Author Topic: THG Knobs (Read 556 times)

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.

lbpesq · « **Reply #1 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

lidon2001 · « **Reply #2 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

olieoliver · « **Reply #3 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.

echo008 · « **Reply #4 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

echo008 · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2006, 06:25:34 PM »

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

olieoliver · « **Reply #6 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.

echo008 · « **Reply #7 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

olieoliver · « **Reply #8 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.

tbrannon · « **Reply #9 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?

olieoliver · « **Reply #10 on:** October 13, 2006, 07:06:01 PM »

Watch batteries is what Roger told me.

kmh364 · « **Reply #11 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

lbpesq · « **Reply #12 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

tbrannon · « **Reply #13 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

olieoliver · « **Reply #14 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.