jshearer3 Posted September 25, 2022 Share Posted September 25, 2022 I have an HX Stomp about a year old. The first knob (farthest left under screen) just seized up. It seems like it stuck in the down position and barely turns if I really force it. Has anyone experienced this? Does anyone know what type of potentiometer this is for me to order a replacement? Is it easy to get to? Does anyone have any direction on teardown resources for the Stomp? Any help is appreciated as Line 6 won't tell me anything about it. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theElevators Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 I had a toggle switch seize up on a Les Paul -- I fixed it with graphite spray...contrary to all logic, it is now as smooth as butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshearer3 Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 On 9/26/2022 at 9:57 AM, theElevators said: I had a toggle switch seize up on a Les Paul -- I fixed it with graphite spray...contrary to all logic, it is now as smooth as butter. Thanks for the reply! I am certainly happy to try the least invasive thing first. I'm not really convinced that will do it. It's really locked up pretty tight and very suddenly like something mechanical broke or got stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SASouth Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Try Deoxit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amsdenj Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 The knobs on the HX Stomp can get stepped on and slightly bent. That can cause them to bind and turn hard. See if that's the case. I had to bend one back once. Fixed the problem and didn't seem to have any remaining issues. But use Line6 support if you have any doubts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshearer3 Posted September 28, 2022 Author Share Posted September 28, 2022 Thanks for the replies...I will try one of the spray options to start with. I already tried Line 6 support and since it was purchased as a demo unit they won't help me. I will check to see if it might be bent which seems more likely to me based on the suddenness of the issue. Not sure how that might have happened though. Anyone know what type of potentiometer it is if I have to replace it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ericken17 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Hey jshearer, I just recently got my HX Stomp and mine was brand new from Sweetwater. Sat on my desk for 2 weeks with no wear and tear and out of no where that 1st pot under the screen seizes up. It’s very hard to turn and gets somewhat stuck when I push it in. Massively different from pot 2 and 3 which turn like butter. Did you ever find a fix for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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