Help me find Peavey Axcelerator knobs

ejaggers · #1 07-22-2011, 10:35 PM

My Axcelerator has chrome knobs like a fender P, but I want the old peavey style knobs like what’s on a T-40, with the peavey logo. But the problem is that one of the knobs is a stacked (concentric) knob. So what could I use for it, that won’t look out of place? I haven’t seen any active peavey basses with the old style knobs. And where in the world would I find them?

Since mine is black also, I may go with regular black knobs like this one if I can't solve my dilemma, but then I'd want to change the tuners too:
Peavey Axcelerator Electric Bass Guitar, OHSC & Tuner | Bass Guitars for Sale US

BogeyBass · #2 07-22-2011, 11:17 PM

Do you mean ones like these?

ejaggers · #3 07-22-2011, 11:56 PM

BogeyBass, Yes I want to use those, but I don't know what to do about my stacked knob.
Any suggestions? And thanks for replying BTW.

BogeyBass · #4 07-23-2011, 12:43 AM

maybe a stacked hip shot knob, with the satin finish would look cool. plus the o rings kinda go with the Black/silver theme

or maybe replace the top knob with this peavey rotory knob it kinda matches too

ejaggers · #5 07-23-2011, 11:20 AM

BogeyBass,
Thanks for being so helpful. I did order the 4 peavey knobs, although I only need 2. The rotory and the hipshot both look good, but the rotory is what I'm favoring, if it will work. I think I'd need a thinner bottom for it to work, and maybe in black. Thanks again!!!

Day crew, what do ya'll think? Have you got any more suggestions?

MNAirHead · #6 07-24-2011, 06:58 PM

unless you know a machinist , you're kind of bummin on the stacked.

all parts has a ton of knobs.

ejaggers · #7 07-24-2011, 08:12 PM

MNAirHead, are you thinking that the rotary above will not work with my stack bottom? I don't want the rotary to be too wide or too tall. The chromes knobs that are on there don't look right to me, because the 2T bridge is not chrome. It looks more nickel (or maybe steel) to me than chrome.

MNAirHead · #8 07-24-2011, 09:35 PM

Accelerator post shafts arevcommonly wider diameter than standard

ejaggers · #9 07-25-2011, 03:34 PM

MNAirHead,

The pots are scratchy anyway, so I don't mind having them changed. Beside, I would really like a little darker tone from the bass if possible. But It's my first active bass so I really need to pull the PG to see how the preamp is intergrated. I've also read where peavey owners are upgrading to Millennium preamps, but I don't know much about them at this point, or even if it's a possibility.

I guess I could buy the rotary knob to see if it will work. If not, the only other solution I can come up with is a black stacked. But I have ordered the peavy knobs, so I'm kindda commited to doing something, because I really don't like the chromes.

MNAirHead · #10 07-26-2011, 07:56 PM

Let me know... I'll buy your chromes.. someone put brushed aluminum speed knobs on mine...

The Laser P knobs are always in demand.

A Millenium preamp is not a direct replacement for your bass....

I've never had a Millenium preamp "somthing's missing" thought.. it's 1/2 way between a Pbass and Cirrus... very simple knob layout.

ejaggers · #11 07-27-2011, 10:12 PM

MNAirHead, I'll get back to you when my knobs come.

ejaggers · #12 08-04-2011, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MNAirHead

Accelerator post shafts arevcommonly wider diameter than standard

MNAirHead,
The shafts are not too wide, but they are tall. The Peavey knob stands off the PG about 1/4" or so. I would need to cut the tip off the pots to make it look right. I also pulled the PG to see what it would take to replace the pots, but it looks foreign to me, not like the squier that I've worked on. I would love to replace the pots because they're scratchy, but haven't come up with a plan yet. Maybe I'll try to find a tech this weekend. Do you think I can use generic pots, or do they have to come from Peavey?

Edited: I will try cleaning the pots first to fix the scratchy, but I wonder if cutting the tip off (Vibrations) will kill it.

MNAirHead · #13 08-04-2011, 08:09 AM

No need for a tech..... Just search contact cleaner and pots

This is not a bass I'd replace preamps on

Timmy

Quote:

Originally Posted by ejaggers

MNAirHead,
The shafts are not too wide, but they are tall. The Peavey knob stands off the PG about 1/4" or so. I would need to cut the tip off the pots to make it look right. I also pulled the PG to see what it would take to replace the pots, but it looks foreign to me, not like the squier that I've worked on. I would love to replace the pots because they're scratchy, but haven't come up with a plan yet. Maybe I'll try to find a tech this weekend. Do you think I can use generic pots, or do they have to come from Peavey?

Edited: I will try cleaning the pots first to fix the scratchy, but I wonder if cutting the tip off (Vibrations) will kill it.

96tbird · #14 08-04-2011, 10:11 AM

This may fit, it looks low profile and the flange of the peavey knob may overhang a bit, my guess is its close. It is flat in that the upper knob sits above it instead of recessed inside it. Measurements are not available for this part, but someone here may have one to let you know

Genuine Fender Lower Concentric Knurled J. Bass Knob | eBay

See if you can get it locally from a store part #0049457000

If it's too shiny chrome, take a wire brush to it to dull it down

BTW those Peavey 1980's knobs are a vast improvement to your bass's apppearance over the stock ones. Good call! Peavey should still use them on all their instruments.

Edit: here's a better picture of the part. http://www.darrenriley.com/shop/cart..._detail&p=1831

MNAirHead · #15 08-04-2011, 10:45 AM

if it helps your quest... I have a fender knob I'd give you for trials.... or my numbered knobs..;... or both

Funny thing.. someone did the SAME thing you're doing to your bas.s... I'm trying to find the orignal knurled knobs to return it to stock....

ejaggers · #16 08-05-2011, 09:10 AM

MNAirHead, I wasn't going to have the preamp changed, just the pots. I'm gonna try cleaning them this weekend. And thanks for the offer, but I don't know what you mean by this.

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Originally Posted by MNAirHead

.... or my numbered knobs..... I'm trying to find the orignal knurled knobs to return it to stock....

96tbird,
Thanks for your help. I believe the current knob is this:
Guitar Parts Resource* ::* Stacked Knobs
part#: MK-0138-010.
So I was thinking about using a black one on top. This isn't what I want but all I could come up with.

I really doubt if the above rotary knob will work because it appears to be for a Peavey XR1600D Powered 16 Channel Mixer.

96tbird · #17 08-05-2011, 09:13 AM

Oh I was figuring you wanted the Peavey knob on top and I thought the Fender LOWER knob might fit under it under it: custom!