Author Topic: Elan 5 help (Read 635 times)

fernandobicho · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2009, 06:51:02 AM »

Well, my research about my Elan 5 is not in the end
You see the pots? They're Alembic. But the knobs don't seems to be original. BUT, I saw in the parts page: the collet and hat knobs, don't fit in the pots of this bass. The collect knobs are the same in the F-1X preamp (I have one).
So, someone know whant kind of pots are these? And where can I get the origal knobs for them?
Thank you. Regards

lembic76450 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2009, 08:02:46 AM »

I think you should wait until Mica makes a comment here. The control cavity is far to neat for someone to have changed those pots. The collet knobs come in 2 sizes. Check the Store at Alembic.com. Good luck, Beautiful Bass by the way.
Ken

[moderator edit: spelling]

(Message edited by davehouck on May 10, 2009)

David Houck · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2009, 08:54:18 AM »

According to the parts page, the two different shaft sizes are 1/4 and 1/8.

I'm guessing you've already figured out how to remove collet knobs, but just in case it might be helpful, there are instructions here.

lembic76450 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:38:48 AM »

Thanks, Dave.
I guess I was still half asleep

David Houck · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2009, 11:46:15 AM »

Hee hee! I don't normally correct spelling errors except when the error changes the meaning of the text, but that one was needed.

fernandobicho · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2009, 01:01:56 PM »

Hum... I think maybe the "hat knobs" 1/4" fit in those pots. But I'm a bit confuse because I saw different Elan basses with both hat and collet. I'll wait for Mica's coments. Thank you. Cheers

artswork99 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2009, 01:27:03 PM »

Fernando,
I believe that you may be able to use either knob as long as the shaft diameter is known. A collet knob has a more secure locking system where it uses a sleeve and the hat knobs use set screws.

If I'm wrong I'm sure I'll be corrected
Art

FC Bass · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2009, 01:35:12 PM »

I love that last pic! :-)

Go with the knobs you like best, 1/4 will fit ;-)

fernandobicho · « **Reply #23 on:** May 17, 2009, 06:55:47 AM »

Hi
I've found the F-1X preamp volume knob fit well in my Elan. It's 1/4 colect knob. I've done an order from Alembic, and I'm waiting for the answer. Why take so long to say something?
I thank you all your coments. You're great!
Thank you

fernandobicho · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2009, 02:16:38 AM »

Hello
In my research I've found the kobs in my Elan are the same in Smith basses. Just for curiosity.
thank you !