Vintage knobs on a 620

Vintage, Modern, V & C Series, Signature & Special Editions

Moderators: rickenbrother, ajish4

User avatar
ozover50
RRF Consultant
Posts: 10492
Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:07 pm
Contact:

Vintage knobs on a 620

Post by ozover50 »

Thanks to Darren Trott, I now have a set of vintage knobs for my 620TQ. Fairly average shots, I'm afraid:

Before:
Image

After:
Image

Any thoughts from the membership welcome....
"Never eat more than you can lift." - Mr. Moon
User avatar
winston
Membership Admin
Posts: 11010
Joined: Mon Jul 11, 2005 5:00 am

Post by winston »

It looks much better now Aitch.
“We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” - Albert Einstein

"You do not really understand something unless you can explain it to your grandmother" - Albert Einstein
User avatar
melibreits
Senior Member
Posts: 4081
Joined: Wed Mar 12, 2003 6:00 am
Contact:

Post by melibreits »

Lovely, Aitch.... And I'll say it again, I love the color! Image
"Once I've held and played the best, baby, I won't settle for less!"
User avatar
clearblue
Intermediate Member
Posts: 937
Joined: Thu Mar 24, 2005 6:00 am

Post by clearblue »

me too!
User avatar
ozover50
RRF Consultant
Posts: 10492
Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:07 pm
Contact:

Post by ozover50 »

....... et moi, naturellement!! Image
"Never eat more than you can lift." - Mr. Moon
User avatar
tony_carey
Advanced Member
Posts: 2055
Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:00 am
Contact:

Post by tony_carey »

I have vintage knobs on all of my gtrs. They are only a small mod, but a massive improvement IMO. Much better Howard....
'Rickenbacker'...what a name! After all these years, it still thrills me.
User avatar
admin
Site Admin
Posts: 15135
Joined: Wed Jul 05, 2000 5:00 am
Contact:

Post by admin »

I know what you mean Tony. It just takes one wrong knob to ruin your guitar.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm

Please join the Official RickResource Forum Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/groups/379271585440277
User avatar
tony_carey
Advanced Member
Posts: 2055
Joined: Thu Oct 28, 2004 6:00 am
Contact:

Post by tony_carey »

Exactly Peter! Talking of which....your knobs seem to be pointing in an odd direction Howard. I am really particular about the way my control knobs point. Just one of those quirky things, but it bothers me when they're not right & I take great care when fitting them to ensure that they point just the way I like! Image
'Rickenbacker'...what a name! After all these years, it still thrills me.
User avatar
ozover50
RRF Consultant
Posts: 10492
Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:07 pm
Contact:

Post by ozover50 »

There are a few lines I could put out regarding knob direction but I shall resist!! Image

All five are about mid way in the picture, Tony. How do you set yours?
"Never eat more than you can lift." - Mr. Moon
User avatar
jingle_jangle
RRF Moderator
Posts: 22679
Joined: Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:00 am
Contact:

Post by jingle_jangle »

Jeez, Aitch, I guess I owe you a set of gold guards, doan eye?
“I say in speeches that a plausible mission of artists is to make people appreciate being alive at least a little bit. I am then asked if I know of any artists who pulled that off. I reply, 'The Beatles did.”
― Kurt Vonnegut
User avatar
jps
RRF Consultant
Posts: 37503
Joined: Wed Feb 12, 2003 6:00 am

Post by jps »

Vintage knobs always look the best!
User avatar
ozover50
RRF Consultant
Posts: 10492
Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:07 pm
Contact:

Post by ozover50 »

You don't owe me anything, Paul... in fact, I owe you!! However, since you mention it, I'D LOVE SOME!!!. All in your own good time, my friend.....
"Never eat more than you can lift." - Mr. Moon
User avatar
gregga41
RRF Consultant
Posts: 1736
Joined: Fri Jan 28, 2005 1:29 am
Contact:

Post by gregga41 »

That particular guitar is an absolute knock-out Howard! The new knobs just add to it's brilliance!
Was great to see it in the flesh(so to speak) and to play it.
Let's do it again real soon.....don't forget the 350 though!!
User avatar
ozover50
RRF Consultant
Posts: 10492
Joined: Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:07 pm
Contact:

Post by ozover50 »

As I said, Greg - any time!! It'll be a tough choice next time - what to leave at home (apart from the 4003)??
"Never eat more than you can lift." - Mr. Moon
User avatar
rick_ovic
RRF Consultant
Posts: 2450
Joined: Wed Feb 02, 2005 4:29 pm
Contact:

Post by rick_ovic »

The new knobs look great Howard. I'm glad you're happy with them mate. Looks like everyone else agrees too!
'59 425, '59 335, '60 335, '60 360, '60 335F, '60 345F, '64 RM 1999, '65 RM 1998, '65 360-12, '66 335, '67 450-12, '72 4001 '72 4001, '75 4000, '75 4000CS, '00 700S, '01 700C, '01 700S-12, '01 730S-FH, '06 660 DCM
Post Reply

Return to “Rickenbacker Guitars: by John Simmons”