Shin-ei fuzz wah unusual wiring

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Hi. I've got this Companion labeled Shin-ei fuzz wah, the fuzz works but the wah does not. I've noticed from pictures of other shin-ei fuzz wahs the wiring in mine looks different. The ground is wired directely to the wah pot. Also there is a red capacitor where it's supposed to be green. (not sure if it's a capacitor). Can anyone give me some advice on how to fix? Thanks

Link to other shin-ei fuzz wah pictures: https://reverb.com/ca/item/10909823-shi ... -wah-1970s viewtopic.php?t=8286&start=20
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Images of my fuzz wah:
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Yours is an older one, like in the forum topic you linked.

The blue wire on the pot should be connected where the brown wire is, not the white.
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Ah I see, good eye. Thank you I will try that and let you know how it turns out.
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