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Hi There I made a post about a month ago about looking for some 1950's knobs for my 4001 bass. I haven't had any joy in finding them and time is now of the essence as I'm gonna be needing them for a photo shoot very soon so if you do know anyone please could you put me in contact with them.

Or if anyone is selling a lap steel or something with the knobs let me know as I am considering buying one for the knobs.


It would be a great help and much appreciated.

http://www.rickenbacker.me.uk/www.ricke ... n=download Here is a picture of the knobs on this bass that I'm looking for.

Again thanks for all you help so far.

You can buy them from RIC, they are the same as the ones on a '50s 4000.

http://boutique.rickenbacker.com/KNOB-K ... p_594.html

Those are close, but I don't think those are quite the same. I think they should look like the ones on my 768:

Ok, I see the difference. So sell your knobs to him, you'll still have a couple left over.

If you're still looking for a set, a pair is on ebay right now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160725360943?ss ... _510wt_881

cjj wrote:If you're still looking for a set, a pair is on ebay right now:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160725360943?ss ... _510wt_881

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jps wrote:You can buy them from RIC, they are the same as the ones on a '50s 4000.

http://boutique.rickenbacker.com/KNOB-K ... p_594.html

The new metal knobs are shorter and have a sharp edge around the top. The 50's knobs are taller and are rounded.
They work in a pinch if you can't find original ones.

The ones on the bay look nice...