Cry Baby Wah Problem

I have an old Dunlop CB Wah that I have been experiencing a "scratchy" sound when pivoting toward the treble (usually just past the mid- point).

This sound cuts through even heavy distortion.

It was recommended for me to clean the input and output with WD-40. It helped by diminishing the length and volume of the sound but -- heres a crappy one--

" the sound remains the same"

Well, first, don't ever use WD-40 for something unless you want to destroy it.

Second, if you are inclined at all take the wah apart..clean the gear and get some thin grease to put around it.

Third, since this is an "old" wah, some of the contacts are most likely dirty so get in there and clean them up.

Thanks for the feedbck.

Color me total electrical not know what the hell I am doing. :(

Wah -- about 12 years old

When you mention contacts which are you referring to :confused:

Any help at all is appreciated. :p

Cleaning pots and connections is usually a temporary fix... Since the parts are under current usually the ionization and oxidation processes are accelerated... and it acts on the pots from inside the out... The grease or cleaner sits on the surface and eventually is cleared away by the oxidation from within... Making the sound come back. To completely fix the problem pick up a new pot at stew-mac.com Try to look for a sealed pot for the best performance and longest life. If the sound is coming from the gear... it wouldn't sound through the amp... but since you say it is coming through even over heavy distortion... that leads me to believe it's the pot itself... Pots range from 5-20 dollars.

you da man :D

Thanks for the help and I'll let you know how it turns out.