Looking at some different knobs for my Fender bass. Curious as to what you guys use? Anything different than the normal barrel knobs?
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Show us your bass knobs!
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If you are after something unique, I would check out Etsy. Bought some interesting stainless steel bell style knobs on there for a guitar I no longer have (do not have photos of the knobs either so not posting them here).
For my entries…
CLF research knobs
Luminlay knobs (glowing numbers)
Sadowsky style
Just a barrel knob, but changing the color can be nice.
For my entries…
CLF research knobs
Luminlay knobs (glowing numbers)
Sadowsky style
Just a barrel knob, but changing the color can be nice.
Antique Electric Supply had a whole
mess of them last time I looked
mess of them last time I looked
I think Guyker [Stylish Knobs by Guyker | Personalize Your Instrument's Controls] makes some nice knobs - modern takes on traditional styles. And you can find most of them available on Amazon and ebay.
Philadelphia Luthier does engraved barrel and top hat style if you're looking for something a little more personal
Philadelphia Luthier does engraved barrel and top hat style if you're looking for something a little more personal
Agreed. Had these on the Sire P7 I just sold. Very nice.
Don’t hate these either.
And these are also very different and cool
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Generally in Australia we call them drummers
Most people are already aware, but lemme throw out a PSA on knob sizing for anyone new.
Split shaft pots are 6mm, and come in both fine and coarse splines. (18 or 24 IIRC). Press on knobs should match what you have unless you want to heat up the shaft and melt the knob onto the shaft (not recommended.) Knobs for 1/4 inch shafts will sit crooked on split shafts unless you use little brass adapter sleeves, I recommend Allparts brand.
Solid shaft pots are 1/4 inch (6.35mm) and knobs for split shaft won’t fit. Gotta get 1/4 inch knobs.
Dual pots have different sizes too, but I won’t go into it.
Split shaft pots are 6mm, and come in both fine and coarse splines. (18 or 24 IIRC). Press on knobs should match what you have unless you want to heat up the shaft and melt the knob onto the shaft (not recommended.) Knobs for 1/4 inch shafts will sit crooked on split shafts unless you use little brass adapter sleeves, I recommend Allparts brand.
Solid shaft pots are 1/4 inch (6.35mm) and knobs for split shaft won’t fit. Gotta get 1/4 inch knobs.
Dual pots have different sizes too, but I won’t go into it.
Slight hijack...
Anyone have any experience with these knobs, and if so, are they actual ebony...?
I want to get a pair to put on my Gold Foil Jazz, which has an ebony fretboard...
Anyone have any experience with these knobs, and if so, are they actual ebony...?
I want to get a pair to put on my Gold Foil Jazz, which has an ebony fretboard...
Built this kit with a nod to Stranger Things and Eddie Munson's Warlock guitar in the show. I didn't want NORMAL knobs and wanted something that fit with the motif...I think I did well. 
Cheap Amazon knobs but at least they have an indicator and they’re super grippy
Guyker knobs on my custom jazz bass, high quality at a fair price :
