How does one remove knobs from a SX?

rancidrancid · #1 02-11-2006, 10:50 PM

I have the SJB-57,and I want to change the knobs,but I don't want to mess it up.They for some reason don't have screws to remove them.

MicB · #2 02-11-2006, 11:18 PM

Well since one of mine is in the process of falling off...it looks like they are held on with some cheapo glue. not surprising

Waabs · #3 02-12-2006, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rancidrancid

I have the SJB-57,and I want to change the knobs,but I don't want to mess it up.They for some reason don't have screws to remove them.

You remove them by levering them up. Use something like a flat head screw driver with something underneath to protect the bass.

theshadow2001 · #4 02-12-2006, 05:07 AM

Here's a thread on a similar topic in the amps forum I'm sure its more or less the same idea.

SBassman · #5 02-12-2006, 07:34 AM

I have swapped knobs on 2 SX basses, and they didn't have any glue. They were on simply with friction.
They slid off.

Bass · #6 02-14-2006, 11:00 AM

I use two spoons on opposite sides of the knob as levers to pry the knob straight up, and off it comes. Place a rag under the "bowl" of the spoon so you don't blemish the surface of the bass.

Kronos · #7 02-14-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bass

I use two spoons on opposite sides of the knob as levers to pry the knob straight up, and off it comes. Place a rag under the "bowl" of the spoon so you don't blemish the surface of the bass.

I use a salad fork!! LOL

The tines are wider than usual, as well as the spaces in between, so it fits perfectly. I also put a rag underneath, and use the fork as a lever!