billybob7088,
gs5556 could be right, a crackling sound is usually a good indicator of either a loose or broken solder joint or that the volume pot stem needs cleaning (from dust, smoke, etc.) with a contact cleaner like Deoxit.
gs5556 could be right, a crackling sound is usually a good indicator of either a loose or broken solder joint or that the volume pot stem needs cleaning (from dust, smoke, etc.) with a contact cleaner like Deoxit.