Photos of Johns 325 with Hofner Knobs ?

[Medicus1963]

Hi folks,

has anybody seen Photos of Johns 325, especially in mapleglo with the Hofner Teacup Knobs and Bigsby ?

Thanks

Peter

[admin]

There are a few photos here.

[Medicus1963]

Thank you Peter,

So it seems that there are never the Hofner Knobs and mapleglo finnish together. It is a pity, but I think this would be a good looking combination !

[wj350]

When I had my little 325 collection, I thought so too--I set up my MG 325 with Hofner knobs. Not Beatle-spec, but I thought they looked (and worked) great!



Of the 325s I owned, I miss that one the most.

[admin]

A real corker, Bill. Thanks for this stunning photo.

[Medicus1963]

Yeah Bill,

i have seen this in the gallery ! Looks great ! The Hofner knobs are better to achieve in germany but cost about 40€ (4pcs.). The original Radio Knobs (Not Burns) are rarely seen in the internet ! Does anybody know how to get them ?
I think they are called Beaver radio knobs.

Peter

[wj350]

Those radio knobs are the source of numerous obsessions, LOL...I occasionally hear of someone trying to orchestrate a low-level production of repros, but haven't read of anything recently that's taken hold. On the rare occasion they pop up, the asking prices are usually criminal.

I thought I stumbled upon a source at an old radio parts store in NYC a few years back--they looked like a perfect match in the photos...unfortunately when I got them, they were roughly the size of saucers, Live and learn I guess...

As to the Hofners, IIRC, I bought mine from a guy on Ebay for about $7 apiece. Had to ream them out a tad to fit the pots on the Ric. I think Gary at NorthCoast used to sell them as well, though slightly more expensive. Haven't checked in ages to see if he still offers them though.