Preacher Deluxe Tone Knob Problem

paessex Posted 2018-01-09 12:17 PM (#539730) Subject: Preacher Deluxe Tone Knob Problem Joined: January 2018 Posts: 2 Hello new member here with a classic solid body. Last spring I bought an original black PD as I sold one 20+ years ago (original owner) and nothing ever felt better in my hands. Since my purchase the tone knob was totally cutting the output sound after about 1.5 – not a good tone setting with almost max bass but I often noodle around unplugged and the guitar was in very good shape with original case and bought at a fair price, so I took a chance. This past week I set out to fix the problem – I removed the pickguard, cleaned and lubed the tone pot contacts, carefully inspected for any other problems and reassembled only to have the same problem lingering. I have spent several hours searching these archives and found these pre-amp problems to be fairly common and now 30+ years later repair parts are (far) no longer available as most postings on this subject were at least 10 years old. So I believe I have three options I am seeking advice: continue to try to fix the problem, bypass the pre-amp or install new pick-ups and wiring harness (I realize many of you will not agree with this path). First, is my problem likely the unique, dual/stacked pot, a capacitor or some other component? I have seen similar wire diagrams for the BW but not the 1283 model PD. I understand I can measure the pot resistance (top and bottom) on outer lugs after I get back in there and could potentially re-build the pot? Realistic? Any further guidance? Is there someone that can competently fix this? What is the success rate to fix this? Second, can the pre-amp be successfully by-passed? Any directions available? I understand these pick-ups may not do well without the pre-amp, but can’t that be overcome with amp settings? If the parts don’t exist or this is a difficult/risky/expensive fix, what are my best options to remove the active electronics and install new (mini) humbuckers? Can a new PD pickguard be acquired/made? Thanks in advance for your replies, I am glad to find you and sorry for since a lengthy opening post. alpep Posted 2018-01-09 2:43 PM (#539731 - in reply to #539730) Subject: Re: Preacher Deluxe Tone Knob Problem Joined: December 2001 Posts: 10582 Location: NJ welcome to the forum you can post in any section now if you take a pic of the pot I may have a replacement paessex Posted 2018-01-09 4:35 PM (#539733 - in reply to #539730) Subject: Re: Preacher Deluxe Tone Knob Problem Joined: January 2018 Posts: 2 Wow alpep that would be awesome if you did. So you think this is the problem as it all functions at the lowest tone levels? As i have it restrung I can't get a pic but i can describe it in good detail. The tone pot is a concentric, split shaft, dual/stack with opposing lugs (three on each side at 180 degrees apart). the long lugs are soldered directly to the CB. Thanks!