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jazzyvee

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Low Profile Alembic knobs?
« on: October 03, 2024, 02:34:22 PM »
Is there such a thing as low profile versions of the standard alembic knobs?
My short scale SII could do with a low profile master volume knob as it gets in the way for slapping.
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Re: Low Profile Alembic knobs?
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2024, 06:59:27 PM »
Let me see what we can come up with for you. We don't stock anything like that. Are you looking to go with the hat knobs or the collet knobs?

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Re: Low Profile Alembic knobs?
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2024, 09:55:09 PM »
Thanks Mica, my bass has the collet knobs.
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Re: Low Profile Alembic knobs?
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2024, 06:34:50 PM »
So the standard collet knobs are 14.5mm diameter with a 17mm height (excluding the skirt and the cap). There is  10mm diameter with a 14mm height, and a 9mm diameter with a 12mm height available. Do either of those alternatives seem appealing to you?

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Re: Low Profile Alembic knobs?
« Reply #4 on: October 07, 2024, 03:54:21 PM »
Hi Mica, thanks for those sizes and just wondering if that height difference of 5mm and wondering if that would make a significant difference. It's hard to tell. Could I order both of those smaller sized knobs and also round "C" style pickup selector please.
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Re: Low Profile Alembic knobs?
« Reply #5 on: October 07, 2024, 04:09:08 PM »
Actually I looked at those shorter options more closely, and they only go up to a 1/8" shaft, so sadly they won't work for the master volume control. Sorry. Back to the drawing board... Maybe something from THG knobs?

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Re: Low Profile Alembic knobs?
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2024, 12:50:11 AM »
Ok thanks mica, having custom knobs made was my next option.
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Re: Low Profile Alembic knobs?
« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2025, 01:01:30 AM »
[Whisper0420's question was moved to it's own topic under Troubleshooting.]