Author Topic: Request for Mica (Read 1561 times)

thg_knobs · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2003, 11:25:31 PM »

No problem, Nick. I am making some pointer style knobs for Stoney right now. I will see if I can get one from Mica to make sure the size is correct for you.

Roger

mica · « **Reply #16 on:** June 18, 2003, 11:04:46 AM »

I'll send down some sample knobs to you today, Roger.

nick_bassman · « **Reply #17 on:** June 18, 2003, 11:54:03 AM »

Thanks for that Mica

thg_knobs · « **Reply #18 on:** June 18, 2003, 05:07:55 PM »

Thanks, Mica.

mica · « **Reply #19 on:** June 18, 2003, 05:22:12 PM »

I sent you one each of the typical knobs you'll run into on Alembics. Now Roger will have samples of both the 1/4 and 1/8 shaft Hat knobs, the pointer knob for pickup selectors and CVQs, plus the Swiss-made collet knob.

thg_knobs · « **Reply #20 on:** June 18, 2003, 10:30:48 PM »

Right on!

Thanks!!

mik · « **Reply #21 on:** July 01, 2003, 08:32:37 AM »

Ahhh, the Swiss-made collect knob! I've been watching this thread and wondering about the collet jobbies. I was going to get some hat knobs for my JJ at one point and Mica and I discussed it but decided that the Allen screw would only just bite on the very end of the pot shaft. Sounded to me like it might have been a bit hit and miss. I guess the collet knob style pot shafts are shorter than those designed for the grub screw style of fixing.

I like the look of these THG knobs though. Will you be able to produce a collet version Roger? I guess it would have to be two-piece with a removable cap unless you were able to produce an Allen-screw type with the screw set even closer to the end of the knob such that it would grip well on a standard collet-style pot shaft?

Mik

thg_knobs · « **Reply #22 on:** July 01, 2003, 10:48:05 AM »

Hey, Mik,

Let me take a close look at the collet style knobs that Mica sent and see what I can do with the design of a wood knob to ensure a proper fit. I'm sure I can get a design to work for you.

Roger
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dela217 · « **Reply #23 on:** July 01, 2003, 12:36:32 PM »

I put some of those hat knobs on a bass that was originally fitted with the collet style knobs. It worked perfectly for me. I did it about a year or so ago. Still holding strong. Can't wait to see his hat variant of those wood knobs.

nick_bassman · « **Reply #24 on:** July 01, 2003, 02:20:19 PM »

Hi Roger

I'm really looking forward to hearing what you can do with the hat knobs !
When you have the options please let me know.

Nick

thg_knobs · « **Reply #25 on:** July 02, 2003, 05:46:09 PM »

Hey, Nick,

I will send you a pic of the knobs that Mica sent me and you can let me know which style you prefer. Hat knobs and collet knobs have been mentioned in this thread and I want to make sure I can do the correct ones for you. The collet knobs are not at all a problem. I do not believe that the hat knobs will be either.

Later,

Roger
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bob · « **Reply #26 on:** July 02, 2003, 06:26:37 PM »

Roger,

Perhaps you could do several of us a favor, and post the set of standard knobs here. I'm a little confused on this myself... I don't have my bass yet, but I would describe the knobs on my SF-2 as being both 'hat' and 'collet', and was under the impression they are the same as used on instruments, available in both 3/4 and 1/2 inch knob diameters (not clear on shaft sizes).

The other thing I'm a bit curious about is whether you've done much with knob styles that have a 'tactile arrow' - still a round knob (not a pointer or 'chicken head' style), but with an indicator that you can actually feel. I could imagine a slightly protruding inlay up the side, or something like that.

I'm really not anywhere close to thinking about ordering knobs, but at least the idea is floating around in the back of my mind.

Thanks.
-Bob

thg_knobs · « **Reply #27 on:** July 02, 2003, 06:41:35 PM »

Hi, Bob,

I will post the pix of the knobs here. As for the tactile arrow, I can do that. I have not yet done it but it should be easy enough to do if requested.

Roger
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thg_knobs · « **Reply #28 on:** July 15, 2003, 08:09:29 PM »

Well, I have tried numerous times and cannot get the picture of the knobs to upload. I will add it to my web site and provide a link when I have done so.

Sorry for the delay.

Roger
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(Message edited by thg_knobs on July 15, 2003)

nick_bassman · « **Reply #29 on:** July 24, 2003, 04:39:40 AM »

Hi Roger

Any luck with those pictures ?
Looking forward to seeing them and making a decision.

Regards

Nick