"Eddie did two takes, and the volume knob froze completely at the end of the second take due to the heat generated from rolling it on and off."
https://www.vhnd.com/diver-down/cathedral/
His signature Peavy Wolfgang guitars later featured low-friction pots that are still available for sale as individual components
https://www.vanhalenstore.com/page/VH/GG/EVHPOT