Knob question

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Buster

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I have just purchased a guitar that has the ability to split both humbuckers via pulling on both the volume and tone knobs. Currently, the guitar sports what I refer to as Top Hat knobs...that said, I find it really hard to get a good grip on the knob to pull it up to split the coils.

Do any of you have a similar setup, and, if so, what kind of knob to you prefer and why?

Thanks...Erik

 
I've never had a problem with it, but if you do, change to Push/Push pots and use whatever knobs you want.

 
You can get Strat-style bell knobs that have a rubber coating on the "knurled" part. I used to get them from Stew Mac, but I just checked and they don't have them anymore. Try www.internetmusicsupply.com or www.wdmusic.com.

Or, as McChris said, Tele knobs work well.

 
DavidE said:
Speed knobs work well for this if you can't grip the tapered knobs.
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A speed knob would work better than a top hat, but I have speed knobs on my PRS that has a pull pot on the tone control for coil splitting. I could get a better grip on a Tele knob for sure.

 
The push on-push off knobs that come stock on Hubers work really well. I know someone who knows where to get them... :angry:

 
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http://www.allparts.com/store/knobs-metal-knobs,Category.asp

 
+1 on knurled Tele/P-Bass type knobs. There've been several utility basses I have or had that got such items installed on them. Some basses like original-style G & L SB-1s, SB-2s, L-1000s and L-200os from the early '80s have acceptable original alternatives; ditto the earlier guitars. The knobs on SC series guitars and SB series basses look lame but are serviceable. The bottom line is that something cylindrical with "textured"/serrated sides will be easy to grip.

 
I'm in the market. If I can locate, I'll get some of the Huber type for you, if and only if you post another photo that Custom 59 Burst Artist you sold.

 
Meshuggah said:
I'm in the market. If I can locate, I'll get some of the Huber type for you, if and only if you post another photo that Custom 59 Burst Artist you sold.
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Ask and ye shall receive...albeit, not my photo...props to BCR for this perfect picture...

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My wifey got me something like one of these for christmas last year:

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You can grip that bad boy easy sleazy.

 
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