hamerhead Posted August 5, 2020 Posted August 5, 2020 My Shishkov has black tophats that are too slippery for my stupid hands. I'd like to switch them for a low-profile knurled knob or something unique with better grippability. Whaddaya got?
Jakeboy Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 1 hour ago, cynic said: It's not the knobs as much as it is the company. I am aware of that..,yet... nonetheless....the knobs look great and solve this issue.
gorch Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 What about using a nail file rather than grip tape?
scottcald Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 6 hours ago, hamerhead said: Anything in a small black grippy knob is good, but I'm with Kiz 1000% - no Peavey. The humanity! I like the way the stock ones look, I just need better function. I like the o-ring groove idea, and the tape idea (because it's reversible). And yeah, my pinky is kinda AFU and I've always had issues with the smaller tophats. A thin coat of clear boot glue would probably cure it. Great ideas so far! Heatshrink?
Dutchman Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 I’ve used these old BC Rich knobs on almost all my guitars since the 80’s. Perfect for little finger rolling! I think Ed Roman still has some. The ring on the top is chrome for a little style.
hamerhead Posted August 7, 2020 Author Posted August 7, 2020 11 hours ago, cynic said: It's not the knobs as much as it is the company. This. And those Peavey knobs are hideous.
Dutchman Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, hamerhead said: This. And those knobs are hideous. I thought you where looking for grip... not beauty! LOL!!
kizanski Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, Dutchman said: This what they look like on one of my Specials! This what they look like on my Eagle Bass! lol
ptm1diver Posted August 7, 2020 Posted August 7, 2020 There are various Ibanez Sure Grip knobs, some are reproduced. You could just dip you existing knobs in Flex Seal. You could spray the knobs on the guitar 🥺 or remove them first. Your choice.
cmatthes Posted August 8, 2020 Posted August 8, 2020 It doesn't matter...just don't listen to Gene when he chimes in.
Jeff R Posted August 9, 2020 Posted August 9, 2020 Neal Moser sells those 80s era BC Rich knobs. At least I got some from him about six years ago.
duncans Posted August 9, 2020 Posted August 9, 2020 I just went to the hardware store and got a couple O rings the appropriate size. They've stayed in place without any mod to the knob (almost rhymes, kinda dirty tho').
rugby1970 Posted August 9, 2020 Posted August 9, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 9:58 AM, soli'd said: I'm not sure how easy these are to find but the old Ibanez sure grip knobs may be something to look out for; they're like a cross of a speed knob and a top hat, with a knurled rubber ring, they also come in black. I like these and have been looking them.
rugby1970 Posted August 9, 2020 Posted August 9, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 10:11 AM, soli'd said: perhaps a reversible mod would fall within's @kizanski's rigid spec. https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/easy-way-to-make-sure-grip-knobs-out-of-top-hat-knobs.1712509/ (and yes, I'm expecting further kiz demerits for linking a TGP thread.) I might like these even more ... from a functional point of view. The jury's still out on the aesthetics however.
HSB0531 Posted August 10, 2020 Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 10:39 AM, hamerhead said: My Shishkov has black tophats that are too slippery for my stupid hands. I'd like to switch them for a low-profile knurled knob or something unique with better grippability. Whaddaya got? Maybe someone makes a clear rubberized paint that could be brushed or sprayed on. And Please don't bring up the Phil Swift/flex paint infomercial. If you have a heat gun and 1" to 1-1/2" heat shrink tubing, you could cover the top half of the knob and shrink it down. That might work.
HSB0531 Posted August 10, 2020 Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/5/2020 at 10:39 AM, hamerhead said: My Shishkov has black tophats that are too slippery for my stupid hands. I'd like to switch them for a low-profile knurled knob or something unique with better grippability. Whaddaya got? Try this: https://www.rustoleum.com/product-catalog/consumer-brands/leakseal/leakseal/ Clear rubberized sealant you could spray on and maintain the same look.
HSB0531 Posted August 10, 2020 Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/7/2020 at 9:39 AM, velorush said: A little JB Weld and... you can't use those ^^^^ Jol used those on his Hell's Half Acre guitar I believe.
HSB0531 Posted August 10, 2020 Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/6/2020 at 5:55 PM, Steve Haynie said: Sure. Just don't play outdoors near flowers in the Spring and Summer.
alextazy Posted August 13, 2020 Posted August 13, 2020 I personally put Ibanez sure grip on 3 of my guitars (including an Artist and a Monaco Elite) and I like them a lot. I can't stand slippery knobs you can find some at good price on the bay
LordsoftheJungle Posted August 13, 2020 Posted August 13, 2020 On 8/9/2020 at 12:22 PM, rugby1970 said: I might like these even more ... from a functional point of view. The jury's still out on the aesthetics however. I'm pretty sure that putting an O ring around your slippery knob is dangerous, especially if you leave it on there for very long.
atomicwash Posted August 16, 2020 Posted August 16, 2020 How about a small black rubber band? Maybe two.
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Whaddaya got?
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