Any tricks to keep effect knobs from moving?

[gjbassist]

Every time I open my pedal case the knobs on my OD pedal have moved from where I like them set. I still want to be able to adjust them when needed so I don't want to do anything too drastic like glue them to a certain setting. Using some sort of tape seems like the obvious choice but I was wondering if there were any other tricks to keep them set in one spot?

 

[SGD Lutherie]

Just use some tape to draw lines on the knobs and the pedal body where you like them set. Or get a silver marker.

That's how I do it. Some of those tape marks have been on about 30 years!

 

[gidbass]

rubber washer(s) under the knob's? I read that somewhere but have yet to try it for my self.

Good Luck!

 

[gjbassist]

rubber washer(s) under the knob's? I read that somewhere but have yet to try it for my self.

Good Luck!

That's a good one! Thanks!

 

[Hapa]

Take knobs off - cover pot shafts with tape.
or
marker on tape on pedal, maybe use those 3-ring binder hole repair stickers.

 

[ma4rk]

Do you put your cables on top of the pedals? Use a sheet of soft foam on top of the pedals then put the cables on top of the foam.

 

[SGD Lutherie]

Even with the knobs off the shafts can turn. Same with rubber washers.

Just make marks on the knobs and a corresponding mark on the pedal. Then if a knob moves just like up the marks.

This is the way a lot of people do it. Even on their amps.

No need to make it more complicated than needed!

 

[254 stringer]

I use these

Got the idea from somebody here. It doesn't keep them from moving but its easy to put them back where they go. Plus they are easy to see and come off easy with no residue.

 

[mmbongo]

My Digitech Hardwire pedals have a rubber boot that you can slide over the knobs to keep them in place. Love those pedals!

 

[mpdd]

cell phone photo

 

[Exploiter8]

Not so much washers, but rubber "O" rings slightly smaller than the shaft. One (or two) get compressed by the knob thus creating resistance.

X8

 

[JEBassman]

I use these

Got the idea from somebody here. It doesn't keep them from moving but its easy to put them back where they go. Plus they are easy to see and come off easy with no residue.

This system looks appealing. I like the fact that the stickers can be removed easily, so there are no marker spots on the pedals.

Cool idea!

 

[BritPicker]

White board markers

 

[Floyd Eye]

I built my own pedal board. The lid is deep enough to house a 105Q ( which reverts to up position automatically) so nothing ever touches my knobs except my stupid feet.

 

[canton1818]

It's been awhile, but I have been researching this and found these guys - waiting for mine to arrive, but seems like it will work perfectly

www.stopknobs.com

 

[RickyT]

Every time I open my pedal case the knobs on my OD pedal have moved from where I like them set. I still want to be able to adjust them when needed so I don't want to do anything too drastic like glue them to a certain setting. Using some sort of tape seems like the obvious choice but I was wondering if there were any other tricks to keep them set in one spot?

Use one of these-

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[RobbieK]

I work with a guitarist who uses blue-tack on his pedalboard. works perfectly.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

Silicone caulking, just like Peter Steele.

 

[ddnidd1]

It's been awhile, but I have been researching this and found these guys - waiting for mine to arrive, but seems like it will work perfectly

www.stopknobs.com

Or use White Board Dry FLOURESCENT Marrkers - same thing just cheaper.

 

[mmbongo]

It's been awhile, but I have been researching this and found these guys - waiting for mine to arrive, but seems like it will work perfectly

www.stopknobs.com

Jeez you can get the same thing at any hardware store for like $1 for 12. That's what I use.

Here's 300 of them for less than $5.
300 Pieces Rubber O Ring O-Ring Washer Seals Assortment Black