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Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:28 am
by kieran campbell
Hey all,
I have a 335 with newer knobs (I don't know what they are called but the top is silver and says bass volume ect.) and I was wondering how to change them to Delux vintage ones. How do I go about doing this? do I just pull them of like a fender tele or is it somthing other?
(I know its a pretty nooby question) Thanks!
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 12:55 am
by deaconblues
Look at the side of the knobs - there's a small screw holding the knob tight to the post. Get a small flathead screwdriver, loosen the screw and the knobs should come right off.
Telecaster knobs have this same screw...hope you haven't been pulling those off...
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:13 am
by kieran campbell
my friend's dosn't?
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:19 am
by deaconblues
kieran campbell wrote:my friend's dosn't?
Real Tele knobs - see the screws?
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 8:55 am
by beatlefreak
Occasionally, the set screw creates a ridge on the pot shaft, and the knob appears to be stuck on there. If that happens, once the set screw is loose. turn the knob and pull.
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:16 am
by jingle_jangle
So, you guys don't recommend using a pry bar?
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:49 am
by cjj
How about one of these?
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:18 pm
by jingle_jangle
Is this the one you wanted, CJ?
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 3:25 pm
by tamborineman
If we are talking about a gibson, there's no set screw, just pull them off. Watch out for the pointy little position marker, they bite!
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 4:26 pm
by deaconblues
tamborineman wrote:If we are talking about a gibson, there's no set screw, just pull them off. Watch out for the pointy little position marker, they bite!
With Gibsons, I like to wrap a shirt or other piece of cloth under the knob and pull straight upwards - they come off nice and clean, and without pricked fingers!
Re: Changing knobs on 335?
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2008 5:05 pm
by cjj
jingle_jangle wrote:Is this the one you wanted, CJ?
atlascopco_compressor.jpg
Hmm, looked OK just after I posted it, but that's the general idea.