Moving parts, especially our volume & tone knobs, deteriorate over time. These parts, should they be left unused over time, would jam due to moisture seeping into the fine gaps & cracks- yes, even if we take extra care to wipe down our instruments, moisture from our humid climatic conditions, would seep through.
The purists among us would be picky if their Fender or Gibson parts (or any other boutique instrument parts for that matter) deteriorate. The electronic components are indeed known to play a tonal contribution hence the preference for the manufacturer's own parts instead of other substitutes. Of course, parts bearing a formidable label such as 'Fender' for instance, would cost much more than other replacement brands, like the featured Gotoh pots here.
Since the deterioration of some pots in some of my guitars over the years, I've been replacing them with the Gotoh units on grounds of:
- durability: My Ibanez RG560 recently underwent an electronics make-over, the Gotoh pots were completely dead & that's after six glorious years of service.
- affordability: Gotoh parts aren't cut-throat in pricing, the pots you see here aren't even $7.00ea...
Is this an over-glorification of a personal brand name preference? Of course not, I don't get free stuff from Gotoh by saying the above; simply sharing what works well & won't cost a bomb. More importantly, the Gotohs do not get in the way of my tone.
*PS: Ibanez & ESP are brand names which incorporate Gotohs into their instruments (not the entire offering, though)
Gotoh parts are available at: Davis/ Look for Beez
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