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51P new-old knobs

Ben Clarke

Ben Clarke

Jan 6, 2005
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Buffalo, NY
#1
I recently got a 91 MIJ and it was just screaming for some bakelite on it. I found these knobs that I pulled off something long forgotten but definitely "of the period".

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AND - they don't rattle like the originals.

I am a compulsive knob saver. Situations like this make it realy hard to stop.
 
#10
Congrats on the bass. That's one of the cool older ones. I'd love to find one of those. Any more pictures or a review? Where'd you find it and how much? Details, man, details! :)

Cool knobs. Love the old bakelite. I had some chicken head knobs on mine for awhile but went back to the originals because they're easier for me for on-the-fly adjustments. Chicken heads look cooler, though.
 
#11
Rugaar said:
Congrats on the bass. That's one of the cool older ones. I'd love to find one of those. Any more pictures or a review? Where'd you find it and how much? Details, man, details! :)

Cool knobs. Love the old bakelite. I had some chicken head knobs on mine for awhile but went back to the originals because they're easier for me for on-the-fly adjustments. Chicken heads look cooler, though.
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Why thanks. I like that with these I can either look at or touch the control and have a good indication of where it's set. I didn't intend that - I only noticed it after putting them on cause I thought they looked like they should've been there the whole time.

Here's a few snaps from our recent monthly engagement at the Sportsmen's Tavern in Buffalo. Original bands out there on tour should look at this place if you're coming through the area.

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more here if I haven't lost you already.
 

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