Good Evening - I have a Fender Super 60 which I purchased from a private sale. It works and sounds great except the bass adjustment knob spins without restriction in both directions and I note no change in sound when doing so. I can only presume the entire Pot requires replacement. With this in mind, I contacted both a Amp parts store as well as Fender directly. Here is a summary response from both,
"The pot you are looking for is Fender part number 002 8576 000 and unfortunately Fender has discontinued carrying that part many years ago and they are very tough to find. It's a 250K with a special 20% 10% log taper."
I'm still kinda a beginner at guitar, let alone anything to do with the amp beyond simple adjustments. Can someone assist me in selecting the correct replacement? Then I'll try to find someone local to help me perform the surgery, so to speak.
To answer your question and respond to your recommendation;
EugeneTheJeep wrote:Did you make sure the set screw on the knob is tight?
It is a push-on style knob. And, when I remove the knob, the remaining pin spins freely as previously described.
EugeneTheJeep wrote:Also, you can just get an audio (log) taper 250k pot, without the the special taper and it will work just fine.
OK, Great! - Sounds like the least resistant path at this point. However, as I denoted, I'm uncertain what this means. Remember, I'm still sorta new at this. Where would I go to find an "audio (log) taper 250k pot"
mamberg wrote: You could order it online from All-Parts or many other places also.
There are full-size pots (better) and mini pots (cheaper) too.
Great - I think ordering on-line my be my better option. When I go into local guitar shops I think they recognize I'm sorta a beginner still and try to treat me like a girl in a fancy dress at an auto garage. LOL
With regard to full-size versus mini pot, is there a significant affect on performance?
Bigger is better in this case - smaller is cheaper. Although you may want to match what is in there - if it is board (PCB) mounted pot - you will need that specific type and size to be have an easy switch.
If it is connected with flying leads (wires) - then you probably have a bit more leeway.
There are also 'feel' differences between brands of pots - Bourns are one of the best - nice smooth feel when turning them. CTS is a good all-around easily found brand.
Well now I'm confused. I'm guessing I should take the panel off to see specifically what I have? I thought the specs I was already provided would suffice?
OK - so I've been trying to get access to the POT so I can then post a pic for your help with identification. Sadly, I cannot figure out how to get access to behind the face-plate of the amp so I might remove the POT. What am I doing wrong? It's likely obvious, but Ce'st la Vive. Please enlighten me.
It's likely obvious, but Ce'st la Vive. Please enlighten me. 
