480 Knobs

Transition years of Rickenbacker Guitars from 1973-1983 inclusive

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Re: 480 Knobs

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cjj wrote:Well, it's possible that the next time you look at the knobs on your 480, the labels will have somehow appeared...

The probability is very nearly zero, but not quite...
and, whilst we're at it, a big welcome back to Roger Rossmeisl and F C Hall!
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Re: 480 Knobs

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redamber wrote:
cjj wrote:Well, it's possible that the next time you look at the knobs on your 480, the labels will have somehow appeared...

The probability is very nearly zero, but not quite...
and, whilst we're at it, a big welcome back to Roger Rossmeisl and F C Hall!
And Rick guitars that only cost $300...
:lol: :lol: :lol:
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Re: 480 Knobs

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Newbie member here :) This skims the surface of a long standing query I've had and not been able to answer. I have a '78 Azureglo 4001 bass with all the knobs intact, but 2 of the silver inserts, the bass tone and the bass volume ones have long gone lost :( I've written to Rickenbacker asking, but never got a reply - I've just been wondering if anyone sells only the inserts, since my knobs are original and in perfect shape otherwise. I'd happily pay, say... ONE MILLION DOLLARS for those inserts - :lol: :roll: :mrgreen: - but only if you have the exact ones that went lost that were originally issued with the bass. I can match the residual glue marks - I'm sure they're on the planet somewhere, albeit lost in the timespace continuum.

But seriously, folks - I'd settle for shiny new ones for a few realistic bucks.
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1978TrouserGlo wrote:But seriously, folks - I'd settle for shiny new ones for a few realistic bucks.
http://boutique.rickenbacker.com/Knobs_c_11.html
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Re: 480 Knobs

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1978TrouserGlo wrote:Newbie member here :) ...
Welcome to the Forum, Budd! :)

Unfortunately, the inserts are not available, but as the other post shows, complete replacement knobs (which are identical to the originals) are available from the factory.
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Re: 480 Knobs

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Thank You doctorwho & iiipopes for your "Welcome" and link to knobs :)

NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! Not available! I'm in denial :lol: But you did both get me thinking, hmmmmm since they exist, somebody, somewhere must make them. I know the Rick knobs are not unique as these insert inlays go, so you sparked and inspired me to search outside the box.

I've only begun to dig, but I did a goooogul search for "replacement brushed aluminum knob insert inlay (just like that, only one " at the start) and lo and behold ~ people sell such things :D :D :D :D Will I eventually find the right size? Probably. Will any have the "Bass Tone" "Bass Volume" nomenclature? hmmmm that'll be trickier, nevertheless, I'm propelled toward the mark!

So thanks truly guys. If I find the right ones, I'll post here. It may or not be any less costly than a new set of knobs, but I've seen some larger sized (1-1/4") 2 packs for $10, a 50% savings over buying a whole new 4 knob set. btw - The Rick knob inlays are 9/16" - I guess I'd be being a bit "econo"clastic by using "other" brand inserts. Does Rick manufacture their own? Or do they outsource from a secret knob company? :wink: "They're a pretty common style of knob" says Mini Moog :mrgreen:
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