Hi, one of the sliders (number 9) of my Stillson seems defunct: no light flashing, but also no reactions to change of tone. is there someone who can look into this module and fix it?
Greetings
Alex
Hi, one of the sliders (number 9) of my Stillson seems defunct: no light flashing, but also no reactions to change of tone. is there someone who can look into this module and fix it?
Greetings
Alex
Hi, one of the sliders (number 9) of my Stillson seems defunct: no light flashing, but also no reactions to change of tone. is there someone who can look into this module and fix it?
Greetings
Alex
-- alexbreugelmans
you might want to mention where in the world you’re located 🙂
That makes it a lot easier for someone to know whether helping with a repair is realistically possible.
Just as a heads-up: slider replacement itself isn’t a big deal, and with a bit of luck it might not even need replacing at all — sometimes it’s just a cold solder joint.
That said, it does make sense to have a replacement fader ready beforehand, for example something like this:
https://www.digikey.at/de/products/detail/bourns-inc/PTL30-15R0-104B2/16356753
(Just as an example link — you’ll need to research the exact specs yourself.)
Hope you get it fixed!
I am in Belgium. And unfamiliar (reads as "scared") with soldering ;)
I am in Belgium. And unfamiliar (reads as "scared") with soldering ;)
-- alexbreugelmans
Here in Austria we have quite a few DIY / makerspaces. You can either rent workshop space with tools and machines (3D printers, woodworking tools, etc.), or get hands-on help with all kinds of practical repairs.
It might be worth checking whether something like this exists in your area and asking if they can help you out.
If you really can’t find anyone locally and you’re okay with sending the module to Austria, I’d be happy to resolder or replace the fader for you.
