Where to find blank replacement knobs?

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Where to find blank replacement knobs?

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to clarify, looking for the knobs found on a 4001 w/ the silver insert - w/o text.

thanks, Paul!
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I've found exact replacements at Radio Shack in the past. It seems, though, that at least in my vicinity, the ones available have changed slightly, so they are no longer exact. But they're close. #274-415
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thanks for the quick response! is the diameter of the insert the same as stock? i'm just after the inserts.
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By "inserts" you mean the spun aluminum disc, I imagine. I have not measured this, but the smaller ones (for the fifth knob) have smaller inserts than the stock fifth knob inserts. I'm gonna say, go to a store and measure 'em. Sorry I couldn't help more at this point!
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i'm in the UK now, so i'll source an equivalent to Radioshack.
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brycycle wrote:i'm in the UK now, so i'll source an equivalent to Radioshack.
Try Radiopub. :mrgreen:
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I think that would be "Radiocastle" ... :)
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"Try Radiopub. :mrgreen: "

"I think that would be "Radiocastle" ... :D "

well, there's two 'knobs' - two more to make a set! :wink:
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The times they are a-changing, and so have these knobs:
http://www.radioshack.com/hexagonal-con ... L5JA4E8KrU

...so is there a source for something more exact?
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Aha! Search for Moog knobs, as mfd. by Cosmo.

Good talk!
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Actually, can't find a seller for less than bulk. Anyone know where I can pick up eight or so?
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