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Wood knobs, normal and stacked

Discussion in 'Luthier's Corner' started by BassAgent, Jan 5, 2009.

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  1. Jan 5, 2009 #1
    BassAgent

    BassAgent

    Dec 2, 2003
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Official Artist: Eich Amplification
    Hi guys,
    At this moment a one-off bass is being modified for me. I wanted some special knobs on it, so I said: make me some wood knobs, in the same wood as the bass itself (maple, ebony veneer, merbau top). They said it isn't possible, because the knobs have to have a set screw ánd there's a stacked knob involved.

    I thought: ok, no custom wood knobs. No problem, I'll order some nice, simple, ebony knobs. What do I see: nowhere to be found! Ok, they exist as push-ons, but there seem to be no wood knobs with set screws anywhere on this planet:crying: Is there a shop you know where I could buy ebony (or very dark rosewood or walnut) knobs with a set screw and one stacked? Or is wood like that (or wood in general) too vulnerable for this kind of building?

    Oh, and if possible in Europe:D

    EDIT: It's about this bass:
    Merbau_Done_5.gif

    Thanks a lot!
     
  2. Jan 5, 2009 #2
    Rickett Customs

    Rickett Customs Commercial User

    Jul 30, 2007
    Southern Maryland
    Luthier: Rickett Customs...........www.rickettcustomguitars.com
  3. Jan 5, 2009 #3
    PJ all day

    PJ all day Guest

    Sep 29, 2008
    carvin's got rosewood knobs both single and stacked with a set screw
     
  4. Jan 5, 2009 #4
    BassAgent

    BassAgent

    Dec 2, 2003
    Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Official Artist: Eich Amplification
    PJ, I think you just made my day. I hope they fit (I don't know exactly how big the pots are). But if they fit and you're ever in the Netherlands, let me know, I owe you a beer!:hyper:
     
  5. Jan 5, 2009 #5
    Eric Perry

    Eric Perry

    Jun 16, 2002
    Make a left at the Taco Bell
    Here's my Conklin with custom knobs. Notice one is stacked. They are Pau Ferro, Ebony, and Cherry. They were made exactly to my spec. Be forewarned, they weren't cheap.

    www.thgknobs.com


    knobs_2-1.jpg
     
  6. Jan 6, 2009 #6
    wilser

    wilser

    May 4, 2004
    Northern Virginia
  7. Jan 6, 2009 #7
    mikeyswood

    mikeyswood Inactive

    Jul 22, 2007
    Cincinnati OH
    Luthier of Michael Wayne Instruments
    Good Lord!

    Thank you Wilser.
     
  8. Jan 7, 2009 #8
    Rickett Customs

    Rickett Customs Commercial User

    Jul 30, 2007
    Southern Maryland
    Luthier: Rickett Customs...........www.rickettcustomguitars.com
    I agree with Wilser, David King is an awesome guy, He helped me out with some bridge ideas not too long ago. He builds some awesome headless basses too.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2009 #9
    David Jayne

    David Jayne

    Jan 16, 2006
    Brookfield, CT
    I'd think the thing to do was get a set of ordinary metal ones, turn them down and add a wooden shell-this way the setscrews work as before, placing no strain on the wood.EDIT: Nevermind. Dave King has it down.
     
  10. Jan 7, 2009 #10
    chasplaybass

    chasplaybass Guest

    Oct 26, 2006
    chicago

    Well not in Europe but this guys stuff is sick.
    www.thgknobs.com
    Gallery_r24_c6.jpg
     
  11. Jan 7, 2009 #11
    Eric Perry

    Eric Perry

    Jun 16, 2002
    Make a left at the Taco Bell
    Was my post invisible? :meh:




    lol. j/k. :)
     
  12. Jan 7, 2009 #12
    7string

    7string

    Jul 7, 2005
    Glasgow, Scotland, UK
    +1 for THG.

    I live in the UK, but had no problems, my e-mails were answered in a timely fashion and the product looks great.

    Here are the lacewood/dyed burl maple set on my lacewood Jackson 'Kip Winger'.

    DSC_2961FINAL_sml.jpg
     
  13. Jan 8, 2009 #13
    chasplaybass

    chasplaybass Guest

    Oct 26, 2006
    chicago
    :atoz:My bad.
     
  14. Jan 8, 2009 #14
    chasplaybass

    chasplaybass Guest

    Oct 26, 2006
    chicago
    How long did it take to get the knobs? I know the LED is about $100 ea.
     
  15. Jan 8, 2009 #15
    The Golden Boy

    The Golden Boy

    Jan 2, 2004
    footballscannotbekickediguess
    I've got a few bourbon bottle caps I plan on using as knobs on something.

    At least that's what I keep saying, then I can keep saying "I need more knobs..."
     
  16. Jan 9, 2009 #16
    jim777

    jim777 Tarantula Lobbyist

    Aug 7, 2006
    South Jersey
    I didn't realize how badly i needed custom wooden knobs until I saw this thread :D Thanks for the links guys!
     
  17. Jan 16, 2009 #17
    kesslari

    kesslari Groovin' with the Fusion Cats Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2007
    Santa Cruz Mtns, California
    Lark in the Morning Instructional Videos; Audix Microphones
    Major +1 to that.

    Based on this thread, I called David (well, I emailed him).
    Great prices, and extremely fast service (unlike some other custom knob makers with whom I've tried to work). And the results are BEAUTIFUL.

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    They'll arrive soon (getting shipped today) and then I'll get some photos on my Zon.

    JK
     
  18. Jan 16, 2009 #18
    fretlessrock

    fretlessrock

    Aug 8, 2002
    Connecticut
    I have a set of THG's on my Zon Sonus, and they are very nice. I like the dking knobs with the metal collar! I had a set of THGs that split because the set screw is threaded into the wood. Still great work from THG, but beware getting to aggressive with the set screw.
     
  19. Jan 16, 2009 #19
    Mikey R

    Mikey R Guest

    Apr 14, 2008
    North Yorkshire, UK
    Hey,

    Does anyone know where to get the metal collar inserts? I tried a google but didnt turn anything up :(

    Cheers!

    EDIT: Just tried Google again, still nothing - well, over four thousand results and none of them "metal collar insert for audio knob"

    :bawl:
     
  20. Jan 16, 2009 #20
    Eilif

    Eilif Grooving under the MDW runway.

    Oct 1, 2001
    Chicago
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