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Hoping one of the experts out there may be able to help. I have a Status SmartBass 4 string with two soapbar pickups and passive circuit. The bass is completely as it left the factory. Over the last month or three the tone pot has become noisier and noisier in operation (the usual switch crackle) and last night I noticed that it is no longer producing any EQ change at all (it behaves as if there is no treble rolloff to my ear). Is there any way I can treat the pot which might make it recover, or do I need to replace the pot? I note that the pot is marked as 250K and the capacitor is marked 33n J100. Can I get replacements on the open market or can I get them from the factory (can't find parts on their web site)? Any info gratefully received. Nick S