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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: planetgaffnet on September 13, 2014, 03:49:31 AM

Title: I have a question about knobs...
Post by: planetgaffnet on September 13, 2014, 03:49:31 AM

I have a 1997 Thunderbird...black/white plate.  From the perspective of originality, what is the correct style of volume/tone knobs that should be on it?  It has these:

(http://www.giggear.co.uk/data/images/products/medium/13273.jpg)

Cheers
Paul

Title: Re: I have a question about knobs...
Post by: dadagoboi on September 13, 2014, 06:59:55 AM

Cheap 'almost' reflector knobs are what Gibson uses.  You can get them from Bezdez on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-PUSH-ON-GUITAR-KNOB-for-VOLUME-SPLIT-SHAFTS-/400589436550?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item5d44fdb686

I use ones that are closer to the 60s true reflector knobs from Allparts.
http://www.allparts.com/PK-0184-023-Black-Volume-Reflector-Knobs_p_2885.html

Title: Re: I have a question about knobs...
Post by: planetgaffnet on September 14, 2014, 03:10:15 AM

Good enough!  Silver top hats ordered!
Thanks
P