Knobs that look good AND are functional

[rojo412]

Personally, I was never much of a "knob snob" until I started playing out more and realized that I changed my settings a lot. With most metal knobs, there's either no indicator or something very small.
Jazz plastic knobs function well, but aren't the best aesthetic fit for most applications. So when the settings on my black-on-black Status were getting hard to see in a dark gig, I opted for the "Sadowsky Style" knobs from bestbassgear.com... and have been quite happy!

My SR5 just got a similar treatment for it as well...

These are kick-ass knobs. I know why Sadowsky and Pedulla use this style as stock... they look and work great. Nothing super fancy, but functional and stylish.

 

[iiipopes]

I've always liked Fender-style knurled knobs, myself, and "speed knobs" on Les Pauls instead of the "top hat" knobs on anything.

 

[wraub]

Not to be "that guy", but I actually prefer knobs without lines/markers.
Set it where it sounds good in the room and go. If the knobs get bumped in the case, hey, oh well, it's a different room now. And so on.

That said, what you have looks nice, I say keep it.

 

[rojo412]

Not to be "that guy", but I actually prefer knobs without lines/markers.

I didn't mind until recently, I was right there with you. But some gigs where I have had to go from dubby-thumpy warmth to a hairy Jaco-esque mid bark and seeing where the settings are has helped me immensely.

 

[1954bassman]

Knobs with lines would interfere with my ears

 

[fhm555]

Here's some cool knobs. No position markers, but it shouldn't be too hard to feel the position once you run it around a couple times.

 

[Sharknose79]

I was just about to suggest these...just put them on my new-to-me Dingwall AB1.

Very classy & a nice feel.

 

[FunkMetalBass]

I like knobs without obvious top markers and with set screws. I set them so that the set screw facing directly at me is the 50% mark. Then I can easily see from my angle where I'm at and adjust the rest by ear.

 

[Pilgrim]

I like the Gretsch knobs with the "G"...that's enough marking to make them easy to adjust. Of course, I also like Gretsch, so that makes it nice.

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[darkstorm]

Those are good. I'm a long time fan of gibson type speed knobs with their numbers.

 

[walterw]

love the skull knobs; aim them the right way and it's like you have your own little army of darkness watching you play.

 

[fhm555]

love the skull knobs; aim them the right way and it's like you have your own little army of darkness watching you play.

I keep threatening to get some, or maybe some dice. Maybe one day when I've got everything else I want/need.

 

[Rip Topaz]

Here's some cool knobs. No position markers, but it shouldn't be too hard to feel the position once you run it around a couple times.

Thanks. I had to put some skull knobs on my SX last night after seeing your pic.

 

[96tbird]

These go to eleven.

 

[Riseinside1892]

I've never been into knobs...always prefered a nice kitty lol

 

[bassdude51]

Keeping weight down on a bass, plastic and chrome plated aluminum knobs are nice.

Chrome plated brass knobs are nice, look great and all but add unnecessary weight.

The old pre-CBS split coil P Basses had chrome plated aluminum knobs and I wonder why nobody makes and sell them anymore?

Old G&L basses also had chrome plated aluminum knobs.

 

[iiipopes]

Check Fender parts. I'm not sure they aren't still made that way.

 

[packhowitzer]

Knobs with lines would interfere with my ears

+1

 

[fhm555]

Thanks. I had to put some skull knobs on my SX last night after seeing your pic.

Thanks...I'll have you know I had to sleep with the light on last night after seeing that pic.

 

[ddhm]

Oh man, I neeeed some of those go to 11 knobs!