Another Breja ToneWorks DIY video – this time I’ll show you my technique for enlarging the pot holes in your guitar so that you hopefully will not chip or flake the …
39 responses to “Technique to Enlarge Pot Holes in your Guitar”
Just wanted to say thx for this vid. I’m doing my first pot replacement on my own and am a little nervous. I bought CTS pots for a Chinese bass and noticed they were to big for the hole. I thought crap I don’t have a drill press and I tripped over your vid. So I went to harbor freight and got a round file and painters tape. It worked perfectly. Whew. So again thx for the vid.
Thank you so much, your video helps a TON. I was banging my head how to drill a hole on my Ibanez to replace factory crap pots to CTS full size LP style. I was preparing a step drill bit but didn't have a gut to start. Again thank you so much sir. Greets from Serbia. 👍🤘😉
Oh my goodness, THANK YOU!! I was in the process of installing a prewired Aguilar preamp in my bass, did some additional soldiering to parts already connected the bass, only to find out that the pot holes are too small. This video saved the day!
awesome i will use this technique from now on. I wish i had watched this before working on my acoustic to change the tuners or my v to move the toggle switch, i chipped a brand new guitar's finish . Ah well i covered it up and when it gets enough dings i'll completely refinish it. But this technique will make it so i never chip out a finish again. Very useful, thank you! m/
+Breja ToneWorks Hi, I have a Yamaha SA2200 which needs a push-push tone pot replacement. The pot has a long shaft and body which goes way in and almost touch the back of the guitar from the inside. Basically, it is stuck there and I can't pull it out to replace it. Do you have any suggestion how to take this pot off the guitar?
I like the idea of using the pot washer as a template. Why the he'll didn't I think of it? So simple. So effective.
Having a metal edge to work with takes out any risk of mistakes. I have the choice of using a rasp, stepped bit, hand reamer, dremel and good old sand paper. The problem I've had is deciding which one to use safely, on my first attempt at this minor job.
I think I'll use a dremel with a small course sanding cylinder. It fits into the 3/8th" (9.25mm) washer hole, the speed can be carefully adjusted and the sanding action can be controlled by going around the inside of the hole in circular movements, so chipping should be virtually impossible.
Thanks! That was exactly what I was looking for. I will need to buy the roundy file though, at least it's gonna be useful in the future too. Again, thank you! 🙂
Excellent idea. Thank you.
Just wanted to say thx for this vid. I’m doing my first pot replacement on my own and am a little nervous. I bought CTS pots for a Chinese bass and noticed they were to big for the hole. I thought crap I don’t have a drill press and I tripped over your vid. So I went to harbor freight and got a round file and painters tape. It worked perfectly. Whew. So again thx for the vid.
I need to do this in my headstock for the new tuners. I was freaking out thinking of maybe making an error. Now i’m calm. Thanks
and 25 years later!…voilà
Thanks for making this video!
you are a genius! thank you for this tip.
You just saved me from shelling out money for a reamer. Thanks!
Thank you so much, your video helps a TON. I was banging my head how to drill a hole on my Ibanez to replace factory crap pots to CTS full size LP style. I was preparing a step drill bit but didn't have a gut to start. Again thank you so much sir. Greets from Serbia. 👍🤘😉
Damn, that's a great idea
Thank you so much! I did this today and it was a piece of cake.
Could you do this same method of you had to replace the bridge posts?
I'm trying to put a DPDT on-off-on switch into a non-existent hole without killing the lacquer.
Use a luthier reaming tool, you can buy cheap ones or expensive ones. Dont buy metal working ones though, they are too abrasive and may chip wood
I’m experiencing exactly this on the exact sg today. Thanks for making this.
Thanks i was about to wreck my guitar
Can I use a screw on knob with a splined CTS pot? Thanks!
This worked perfect, thanks for sharing the tip!
Thank you for a very helpful video. Got it done in 5 mins.
Fantastic! Worked like a charm! Thank you!
This helped me a bunch, thank you!
Great advice ….thanks
Oh my goodness, THANK YOU!! I was in the process of installing a prewired Aguilar preamp in my bass, did some additional soldiering to parts already connected the bass, only to find out that the pot holes are too small. This video saved the day!
THIS is perfect advice here! Thank you so much! EXACTLY what I was looking for!
Excellent tutorial, thank you!
brilliant idea! Thanks
That was an awesome tutorial. Thank you!
awesome i will use this technique from now on. I wish i had watched this before working on my acoustic to change the tuners or my v to move the toggle switch, i chipped a brand new guitar's finish . Ah well i covered it up and when it gets enough dings i'll completely refinish it. But this technique will make it so i never chip out a finish again. Very useful, thank you! m/
how do you do the holes for the wires?
or use a violin remer 🙂 twist check twist some more
This is a life saver, I wish more videos were as clean and concise as this one. Good job!
Perfect ! Thank you for this information. Im off to my work shed with confidence.
+Breja ToneWorks Hi, I have a Yamaha SA2200 which needs a push-push tone pot replacement. The pot has a long shaft and body which goes way in and almost touch the back of the guitar from the inside. Basically, it is stuck there and I can't pull it out to replace it. Do you have any suggestion how to take this pot off the guitar?
Thanks!
Whew. I can chill now. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!!!!
I like the idea of using the pot washer as a template. Why the he'll didn't I think of it? So simple. So effective.
Having a metal edge to work with takes out any risk of mistakes. I have the choice of using a rasp, stepped bit, hand reamer, dremel and good old sand paper. The problem I've had is deciding which one to use safely, on my first attempt at this minor job.
I think I'll use a dremel with a small course sanding cylinder. It fits into the 3/8th" (9.25mm) washer hole, the speed can be carefully adjusted and the sanding action can be controlled by going around the inside of the hole in circular movements, so chipping should be virtually impossible.
Thanks! That was exactly what I was looking for. I will need to buy the roundy file though, at least it's gonna be useful in the future too.
Again, thank you! 🙂
Thanks! for your videos, Very helpful!
Thanks a lot xD
Just what i needed
Can you show a video one how to wire due hum bucker to a single volume pot with push pull?
When's your next video coming out?