Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: olieoliver on October 13, 2006, 04:34:29 PM

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on October 13, 2006, 04:34:29 PM

I was just curious if anyone has ordered custom knobs from THG and how long it took to get them?
I ordered some a little over 4 months ago from Roger and am still waiting in them.

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: lbpesq on October 13, 2006, 05:03:21 PM

Olie:
 
I've ordered custom knobs twice from Roger.  Both times it took about 3 weeks, or a month at the most, as best as I can recall.  Have you made an inquiry?  For what it's worth, I found Roger very attentive and a pleasure to deal with.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: lidon2001 on October 13, 2006, 05:17:03 PM

Roger did Pele's in about two weeks but I did ask for a rush job since she was almost finished and he was kind enough to oblige.  E.T.'s took about 6 weeks.  I'd call or email.
 
T

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on October 13, 2006, 06:17:05 PM

I've spoke to Roger about a month ago and he said he had started them. I sent an email today so we'll see. I did order 4 sets, all 3 MK's and the S-2, so that may be what is taking a little longer.

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: echo008 on October 13, 2006, 06:23:49 PM

Ive had Roger make knobs for two of my previous Alembics so far and I currently have an order on my SC deluxe that Im waiting for him to get started on (should be GOOD!)
drop him an email it sometimes takes him a little while to get back to you but he does with minimal trouble it seems at least from my end, he has always deliverd. Are you sure he recieved your order?
 - Tom

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: echo008 on October 13, 2006, 06:25:34 PM

OOOps posted before I saw your reply, Hopefully you will get our order soon!  
 - Tom

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on October 13, 2006, 06:36:38 PM

Just got off the phone with Roger. He has three sets finished, it's the set with the L.E.D.s thats giving him the trouble. But they should be real cool. Thanks for all the replies guys.

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: echo008 on October 13, 2006, 06:48:01 PM

The set with the LED's !!!
 
Madness I tell you, In a good way!  
 
I know it need not be said but ... PICS please once they are done
 - mot

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on October 13, 2006, 06:48:26 PM

Most of you have seen this bass (ebay scammer keeps trying to sell it), but I don't think you've seen it illuminated. The knobs I have ordered for it will have red LEDS in them thats what is taking so long on my order.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/32367.jpg)

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: tbrannon on October 13, 2006, 06:57:15 PM

Holy smokes- LED knobs?!  Very slick indeed.  The bar of customization has just risen....
 
How will they get their power?

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on October 13, 2006, 07:06:01 PM

Watch batteries is what Roger told me.

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: kmh364 on October 14, 2006, 08:04:34 AM

It takes him awhile...it depends on how fancy you go..ergo LED's are gonna take some time. I have custom THG knob sets on two out of three of my Alembics, my Heritage Golden Eagle arch-top and my custom Straub Cantus amp. They all took several weeks to a couple of months. Roger is very good, but cheap and fast are not words I'd use for an appropos description, LOL!
 
Cheers,
 
Kevin

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: lbpesq on October 14, 2006, 10:29:37 AM

Olie, LED knobs?  Cool.  What's next, voice activated self-turning knobs?  Or better yet, voice activated, self-turning, talking knobs!  
 
Imagine:  
 
Bass, volume to 7, filter to 6.5 and CVQ to 3 o'clock
 
Are you sure Dave?  Wouldn't you prefer a less trebly sound, Dave?  Excuse me while I rewire the AC power direct to the strings, Dave - HEY, what are you doing Dave!!  Please don't unplug my DS-5!! Please Dave ... I can fell my power draining ... I'm losing power ... please Dave ... 'Daisy, Daisy' ...  thffffftttt.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: tbrannon on October 14, 2006, 12:27:28 PM

Bill,
If we're gonna go that far, I could really use some voice activated strings-  As in Play Strings Now.  
 
The more I can take myself out of the equation, the better the bass is bound to sound. =)
 
Toby

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on October 19, 2006, 07:26:11 PM

Roger sent me a picture of the knobs with the LED's for my. He said the rest will be done next week. These knob were originally to have spalted maple tops but he siad it was too soft so we went with ebony tops and mahogany.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/32534.jpg)

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: Bradley Young on October 19, 2006, 07:36:16 PM

Olie,
 
Those are very cool!  How do you replace the batteries, and how do you turn them off?
 
Too bad you couldn't figure out how to power them via induction or something.  That *might* have had a slight effect on your sound, though.  
 
Bradley

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: keurosix on October 22, 2006, 08:12:05 PM

Olie,
This is way too cool! You have created a must-have that will be seen on many guitars now! Does the light turn on with a turn (like a Maglite) or a push (Like a pen)?
Kris

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on October 22, 2006, 08:19:36 PM

Thanks guys. I don't know about how to turn them on and off or how to replace the batteries. I don't have the knobs yet. They are finishing up another set for me and will ship them all to me later this week. Hopefully I will have them next week some time.

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on November 03, 2006, 10:33:48 AM

Got the knobs today. All 4 sets. I'll post some pix as soon as I get them on the basses.

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: mikedm on November 03, 2006, 11:56:58 AM

Have you left work yet? ;)

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on November 03, 2006, 07:30:13 PM

OK, I've got the knobs on. The phot of the S-2 doesn't really do them justice. They look great in person.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/32976.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/32977.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/32978.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/32979.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/32980.jpg)

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: Bradley Young on November 03, 2006, 07:51:38 PM

Completely speechless.
 
Are the SII ones LED, too?
 
Bradley

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: tbrannon on November 03, 2006, 08:27:06 PM

That's too cool for words.  
 
So how do you turn the LED's on and off?

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: mikedm on November 04, 2006, 05:33:56 AM

Stylin' and profilin', I think another trip to Mesquite is in order.
The caps for the MK knobs are pretty cool.

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on November 04, 2006, 05:36:09 AM

Thanks Guys. The S-2 are not LED. They have a purple heart dot with maple highlight. The burl Maple knobs have 24kt gold dot as arethe crosses on the Quilted maple knobs.  
The LED knob have to be made a litlle larger than reg. knobs to allow for the electronics. I am not sure he could do hat style with LED's

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on November 04, 2006, 06:00:32 AM

Toby-there is a set screw on the side that turns them on and off.
 
Mike, what are you doing up so early on a Saturday? The girls want breakfast in bed maybe? LOL

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: paulman on November 04, 2006, 07:26:49 AM

Wow, those are fantastic.  Heh, bet the maker recieved a million e-mails by now ;)
 
About the on/off setup.  I have a couple of sets of these things called Astrojax.
 
The LED's are turned on an off by way of a key, that pokes in a little hole in the Astrojack, forcing a pin down on a teeny momentary switch that scrolls through that settings solid (constant on), disco (creates a *ahem* tracer effect), then off.  
 
That may be too complicated for inside of the knob, but a set screw would be scary for me.  I can just envision myself turning it on or off, and the screw driver slipping to damage (personalize?) my axe.  That's my biggest fear, since I've done that in the past.

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: flaxattack on November 04, 2006, 10:51:43 AM

i will be placing an order monday with roger
was told app 2 weeks
will let you know
it should time right for my tribute bass as it nears completion

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on November 04, 2006, 11:17:25 AM

The set screw has an internal-hex (allen). Very easy to turn on & off. The tops (ebony) screw on & off and I've found that you can leave the set screw in the on pos. and just give a slight turn to the top to turn the LED's on & off. Although I wonder if this could wear out the contacts?
 
What style Flax?

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: mikedm on November 04, 2006, 01:25:16 PM

Very funny, Olie and yes. Another sleep over = 6:30 wake up call via a flash light in the face, a request for pancakes and Princess Diaries II
 
Jill's out with the girls this afternoon. time for a nap (the phones off the hook if you get any bright ideas.)

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: jacko on November 05, 2006, 02:33:46 PM

WoW!!!! These are looking pretty special olie. I'm thinking maybe some coco bolo knobs would finish off my rogue really well. Can someone post a link to theTHG website please?
 
graeme

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: keurosix on November 05, 2006, 04:09:22 PM

For all who need to know:
 
www.thgknobs.com (http://www.thgknobs.com)
 
It's that simple!
 
Olie! Look what you've done!
 
Kris

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: olieoliver on November 05, 2006, 07:41:13 PM

I wonder if I can get a commision?

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: lbpesq on November 05, 2006, 09:57:30 PM

Olie:
 
WOW!  I love Roger's work.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: flaxattack on November 09, 2006, 05:46:03 PM

my knob order will be ready saturday
nothing super fancy
mahoghany shafts with burl maple domed tops and ebony dotd
mica and i agreed nothing too outrageous was needed- something sedate but elegant

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: lbpesq on November 09, 2006, 06:10:33 PM

something sedate but elegant
 
A valium with a bowtie, maybe?
 
Bill, tgo

Title: THG Knobs
Post by: flaxattack on November 09, 2006, 07:13:38 PM

you win conselor.....
:-)
you'll see em before i do bill
 
was garish a better woid?
ok plain english
i didnt want anything drawing attention from the topwood
ok?