kristian
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Valvestate 8100 like the one in the photo I attached. I've been in the process of trying to get rid of my redundant gear for the past few months and now it has come time to get this thing in order. It works perfectly fine but almost all of the nobs are scratchy to the point of not letting the head make any sound. Eg. Master volume 3 makes sound, start moving up and the thing doesn't make a peep until you get to 7 and my ears were instantaneously destroyed. What is the cause of this and how can I fix it? I haven't decided to see if it is a handy little head or if it will go the way of craigslist yet. Thanks guys!
Watch out though, that stuff can stain plastic chrome parts. You might want to pull the faceplate off and get the amp well away from the box and pretty stuff. Wash the pots down with the contact cleaner and as zoso59brst says, vigorously move the controls back and forth. 
) "big-bath". Worked like a charm but it's environmentally harsh. I see it on parts shelves from time to time. If you can find it snag it up! Has a dark green label on it (ironic). If that doesn't work, (your main volume pot sounds suspect), you might be looking at replacing a pot or two.
