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11-15-2009, 09:36 PM
|  | Registered User | | | |  Accidentally Moving Knobs - Roar - Best Solution?
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Hey guys,
Long time no talk, see, post, etc. I wanted some of your input on what would be the best way to fixate a knob so I would not accidentally kick it and mess up the parameters live. For instance, sometimes when engaging my robot factory tentacle love super fuzz I accidentally hit the gain know with my foot and that messses up everything! Or when I'm using my whammy and accidentally hit the little wheel and it switches off to another setting. Would the best thing be to just tape a knob down? Maybe add a little tape under the knob so it wouldn't turn so easily? Tighten the nut lots (don't even know if that's a possibility)? I know that practice is huge but when you're singing, playing some intricate basslines, and singing at the same time...it can be tough and I need all the help possible to make things easier for me! Thanks! |
11-15-2009, 09:39 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: A Sandgropers' City | | I had this problem - got a true bypass looper.
Not only have I never had this problem again, but the pedal in question will forever be in better nick for it.  |
11-15-2009, 09:41 PM
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11-15-2009, 09:49 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Raumati South, New Zealand | | | Try little rubber bands or rubber washers under the knob.
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11-15-2009, 10:01 PM
| | Registered User | | | | | smo: the true bypass looper is the perfect answer but with no more room on my board, not willing to spend more money (loopers/cables), I think i'm going to have to opt out! Thanks though! when I have a smaller board I will definitely think of that though!
bassbmx: good idea. have you tried it yourself? |
11-15-2009, 10:54 PM
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11-15-2009, 11:31 PM
| | Registered User | | | | | not for permanent solutions just temporary ones hahahha. thanks though munji. |
11-15-2009, 11:49 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR | | | You could do the digitech hardwire solution and make little boxes to cover the knobs. Or just take the knobs off. |
11-15-2009, 11:50 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Manitoba | | Quote:
Originally Posted by whoatherechunk  not for permanent solutions just temporary ones hahahha. thanks though munji. | So I guess finding the settings you like and then snapping them off is out too. 
Maybe try smaller shoes? Take the knob off and leave the bare pot? |
11-16-2009, 04:30 AM
|  | Jack Grundle and Chad Choad
Builder for FUZZROCIOUS PEDALS | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mount Laurel, NJ | | | No tape, brotherman.
Downsize the board or get a larger one and go the TB Looper route! |
11-16-2009, 06:16 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Leeds, UK | | Quote:
Originally Posted by rratajski Downsize the board | I fail to see how this would help him avoid accidentally adjusting the knobs with his feet.
To the OP - have you tried mounting your pedals flipped over? You can step on the back of the box and it will still push the button, and it will protect your settings from clumsy feet!
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11-16-2009, 06:49 AM
| | Jack Grundle and Chad Choad
Builder for FUZZROCIOUS PEDALS | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mount Laurel, NJ | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Happynoj I fail to see how this would help him avoid accidentally adjusting the knobs with his feet. | In a response above someone mentioned that he should get a TB looper. Chunk said that his board is full to capacity and doesn't have the room...........therefore, I suggested that he downsize his board/get a larger board and get a TB looper.
A TB looper is the easiest solution to this and I think my point is valid. Quote:
Originally Posted by Happynoj To the OP - have you tried mounting your pedals flipped over? You can step on the back of the box and it will still push the button, and it will protect your settings from clumsy feet! | Think about it...if he pushes forward or sideways when he presses down, the knobs will move...
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11-16-2009, 07:10 AM
|  | I took the one less traveled by | | Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Reims, Champagne, France | | | Just take off the knobs. |
11-16-2009, 07:18 AM
|  | Lookout! Here comes the Fuzz! Moderator | | Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Columbia, MO | | I see these things on lab equipment all the time. I wish there was a non-precision audio version.
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11-16-2009, 07:20 AM
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11-16-2009, 07:33 AM
| | I took the one less traveled by | | Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Reims, Champagne, France | | | Ibanez's Tonelok is an amusing and efficient solution. |
11-16-2009, 08:58 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX | | | I use a Sharpie to mark the positions, then just re-check before every gig or practice.
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11-16-2009, 09:09 AM
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11-16-2009, 09:13 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Rocky Mount, NC | | Quote:
Originally Posted by RickenBoogie I use a Sharpie to mark the positions, then just re-check before every gig or practice. | ditto
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11-16-2009, 09:16 AM
| | Registered User | | | | | Thanks for all the advice guys! Grygrx, those things wouldddd be perfect! Rickenboogie, I already have my settings taped and marked. Its about actually messing up the settings live. Smaller shoes is not an option. Taking the knobs off is an option though, however I do not want to resort to that. And flipping the pedal over? Then the velcro would be rendered useless, no? | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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