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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: dwmark on April 17, 2010, 08:27:33 AM

Title: Changing Knobs
Post by: dwmark on April 17, 2010, 08:27:33 AM

Okay--Roger has finally delivered the last of the custom knobs for my bass.  Anyone have a clue regarding how to take off the stock knobs that they put on at the factory?  The teardrop knobs look like they have little screws in them but the tophat knobs don't.
 
Don't want to damage anything.  Advice?
 
dw

Title: Changing Knobs
Post by: tbrannon on April 17, 2010, 08:46:44 AM

Here you go:  From Mica
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/16271/31562.html?1158623020 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=217)

Title: Changing Knobs
Post by: dwmark on April 17, 2010, 12:16:01 PM

excellent.  was thinking a pry-off was in order but didn't want to get a blade anywhere near the finish.
 
thanks.
 
dw

Title: Changing Knobs
Post by: David Houck on April 18, 2010, 08:22:05 AM

It might be helpful for peace of mind to put a heavy towel down around the knob just in case.

Title: Changing Knobs
Post by: sonicus on April 18, 2010, 11:33:05 AM

Dave, I think that is a very thoughtful precaution. because even the best hand can slip and then there is a mark left. Excellent  advice .

Title: Changing Knobs
Post by: dwmark on April 18, 2010, 08:30:31 PM

great advice.  i, of course, put my hand in harms way (you have to protect the axe, right?).  did have a slip, but didn't hit the finish or break skin.
 
but only changed one knob, so far.  will take your advice for the others.
 
dw