The Last Bass Outpost
Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: leftybass on June 05, 2015, 08:43:55 AM
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I've read a few places that, probably due to the push/pull feature, the knobs are glued on. Anyone know if this is fact? I've tried "normal" methods of removal to no avail. I want a different pickguard made so I gotta remove the knobs, etc.
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I use some leftover nylon cord from upholstery work for removing stubborn knobs. You can probably find something suitable at a hardware store, craft store, etc. I just slide a length of it under the skirt of the knob and use it to carefully leverage the knob up.
If it is truly glued on (shame on them), careful application of a heat gun may help to soften the adhesive enough for it to give way.
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I use some leftover nylon cord from upholstery work for removing stubborn knobs. You can probably find something suitable at a hardware store, craft store, etc. I just slide a length of it under the skirt of the knob and use it to carefully leverage the knob up.
If it is truly glued on (shame on them), careful application of a heat gun may help to soften the adhesive enough for it to give way.
Last time I had work done on my EB before I sold it, my tech had to replace one of the push/pull pots because it fell apart when he had the audacity to try to remove one of the knobs. I also know that it happened to one of my friends who had a red 2014 EB and they tried to remove the knobs to get the pickguard plastic peeled off. Pulled the shaft right out of the pot.