Ting Ho Dung Posted August 19, 2017 Posted August 19, 2017 33 minutes ago, srvwannab said: Apparently there is an extra input jack that is in the case. I'm guessing the jack was part of the circuit thingy? We'll see. I haven't seen too many Manaco's with the old school Trap inlays. Kind of looks like a nice mix of old and new. We'll see! I called them. Thanks for letting us know! I much prefer those. Congrats. Ebony too!
Retired_Colonel Posted August 19, 2017 Posted August 19, 2017 I 4 hours ago, srvwannab said: Does anybody know what color this is? And, I've never seen a Monaco Elite with Crown Inlays on ebony. Must have been a custom order, maybe? In another thread, I asked this same question about this very same guitar (Crown Inlays), and was told by one of the reliable 'old timers' here that it was an upgrade for that year.
veatch Posted August 19, 2017 Posted August 19, 2017 A stereo jack is needed to disengage the power after you unplug the cord from the guitar. You can swap it back, or just not use the ring connection on the stereo jack. Congrats on the guitar. Hope it's a winner!
texwest Posted August 19, 2017 Posted August 19, 2017 Interesting. I changed a pickup on my newly acquired Newport. I found that it had a stereo jack as original from the factory. But it was being used mono. Well the guitar is completely pristine in every way and it looked like the electronics were untampered with at all, so I assume it was factory.
veatch Posted August 19, 2017 Posted August 19, 2017 Some like using stereo jacks as they hold the plug tighter...
BubbaVO Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 Well done. Be sure to posts pics here to show it off.
srvwannab Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 I'm going to go way out on a limb and assume that the knobs are not original. Does anybody know where I can buy three of the right ones? Thanks!
austex Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 You might get close on this ebay page. http://www.ebay.com/bhp/chrome-guitar-knobs
Gabe Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 Allparts.com: https://www.allparts.com/PK-0140-023-Black-Bell-Knobs_p_2825.html Stewmac.com: http://www.stewmac.com/Hardware_and_Parts/Knobs/Top_Hat_Bell_Knob.html Edited to add complete URL.
DaveL Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PRHK010 you'll probably get bit o honey, which I'm not a fan of... maybe banana laffy taffy which isn't too bad... Philadelphia Luthier supply on ebay is pretty good, they ship fast... note: alot of sellers on there offer import knobs (typically for $5 a set) and they aren't real clear (will say for les paul etc)... they won't fit.
Hbom Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 Try Big Sammy's House O' Gear at Reverb. He had some, not sure if he still does.
currypowder Posted August 20, 2017 Posted August 20, 2017 26 minutes ago, Hbom said: Try Big Sammy's House O' Gear at Reverb. He had some, not sure if he still does. That's what I was thinking, I recently purchased a set of NOS Hamer amber knobs from him to replace a couple with small cracks in them (yeah, I know, I'm anal). He doesn't have anything listed right now, but I'd contact him anyway, I'm pretty sure he still has a bunch of unlisted stuff. https://reverb.com/shop/big-sammys-house-o-gear
Hbom Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 Wow! Didn't realize he was closed. I just got some parts from him yesterday so hopefully he's just taking a break.
srvwannab Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 15 hours ago, DaveL said: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PRHK010 you'll probably get bit o honey, which I'm not a fan of... maybe banana laffy taffy which isn't too bad... Philadelphia Luthier supply on ebay is pretty good, they ship fast... note: alot of sellers on there offer import knobs (typically for $5 a set) and they aren't real clear (will say for les paul etc)... they won't fit. Thanks, Dave! So, the Gibson USA knobs will fit? Sorry for the stupid question!
DaveL Posted August 21, 2017 Posted August 21, 2017 5 hours ago, srvwannab said: Thanks, Dave! So, the Gibson USA knobs will fit? Sorry for the stupid question! the Gibson knobs will fit on usa spline cts pots, I've been using them on my Hamers whenever I I've needed to... That said, I never compared them closely enough to a Hamer knob, just felt it's a 2 cent plastic part and not worth sourcing actual NOS Hamer knobs.
ghamerinfrance Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Gibson knobs sound better.....read from the tgp
srvwannab Posted August 26, 2017 Posted August 26, 2017 Thanks for the PSA OP! It is an unbelievable guitar!!
Sugartune Posted August 26, 2017 Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, srvwannab said: Thanks again, Bubs! You are the man!! Wow! That is so nice. I've loved a nice trans black since the first Joe Perry Les Paul came out. The finish on this one is quite nice. Congrats!
Sam Posted August 28, 2017 Posted August 28, 2017 On 27/08/2017 at 5:26 AM, srvwannab said: Thanks again, Bubs! You are the man!! Excellent!
burningyen Posted August 28, 2017 Posted August 28, 2017 On 8/26/2017 at 3:26 PM, srvwannab said: Thanks again, Bubs! You are the man!! Great pic!
srvwannab Posted August 31, 2017 Posted August 31, 2017 I've officially explored the absolute edge of my skill as a luthier. New knobs on! edited to add- they are Gibson knobs, so I feel just a little bit superior
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