Memory Boy : great for synth use BUT knobs have poor grip

I bought 2 of these to use with synths, panned left and right. the sound is great, modulation is nice but it would be nice to have a rate knob too, tho that can be modulated using an expression pedal or EHX 8 step program. compared to other analog delays in the same category its features are great for the price.

the problem with this and my other EHX pedals is that when you try to remove the knobs from the pots to swap for something with better grip, the pot shafts can get pulled out partially/completely. this has not been a problem with any other gear Ive had, knobs always slide off relatively easy. both my Memory Boy pedals had the depth pot pulled out. guitar players tend to set up their pedal and leave it alone, but electronic music producers like myself will adjust the settings in time to sequenced music, we dont use our feet on these pedals either. Its unacceptable imo, Im sure EHX know about it when they have to repair their pedals and remove the pcb for access, then replace the pots they may have damaged in the process

I wont be buying any more new EHX pedals in the future, they sound great but are not finger friendly!