Speed Knobs for Telecaster

PhillyGTR · July 2nd, 2008, 10:33 AM

Without changing the pots, is it possible to change the dome knobs to speed knobs? Are there aftermarket parts dealers that have these for Tele?

cacibi · July 2nd, 2008, 11:34 AM

I don't think it's possible without changing to split shaft pots. Even then, be careful, because there are two kinds, and it's easy to get knobs that don't fit on the split shaft pots you get.

Easiest thing to do is switch to split shaft, then use the brass sleeve adapters available at guitarelectronics.com if you decide to go back to solid shaft.

I have some on one of my bender teles, they do look pretty spiffy.

mellecaster · July 2nd, 2008, 11:38 AM

They would have to have a recessed set screw to work w/ the Tele's smooth shaft pots...never seen any like that, but that doesn't mean they don't exist ??

KevinB · July 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM

Teles typically use solid-shaft pots and the knobs attach with grub screws. All the speed knobs I've ever seen have been for Gibson-style, friction fit (push on), split shaft knobs.

But maybe someone makes them for solid shaft pots

vinman · July 2nd, 2008, 11:49 AM

http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/g...speedknobs.htm

sorry, forgot you were looking for smooth shaft.

rhomco · July 2nd, 2008, 02:47 PM

drill and tap the speedies and use a 6/32 set screw. I think they look cool on a tele in an inaccurate sort of way..........
Rob

mellecaster · July 2nd, 2008, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhomco

drill and tap the speedies and use a 6/32 set screw. I think they look cool on a tele in an inaccurate sort of way..........
Rob

I reckon you could, but usually Plastic knobs using a set screw tend to crack easily w/o having a brass insert....at least on cheap Amp knobs they do.

Colt W. Knight · July 2nd, 2008, 07:54 PM

That knob reminds me of the blue Master combination lock I had on my locker.

July 2nd, 2008, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
PhillyGTR NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 9	Speed Knobs for Telecaster Without changing the pots, is it possible to change the dome knobs to speed knobs? Are there aftermarket parts dealers that have these for Tele?

July 2nd, 2008, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
cacibi Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,727	I don't think it's possible without changing to split shaft pots. Even then, be careful, because there are two kinds, and it's easy to get knobs that don't fit on the split shaft pots you get. Easiest thing to do is switch to split shaft, then use the brass sleeve adapters available at guitarelectronics.com if you decide to go back to solid shaft. I have some on one of my bender teles, they do look pretty spiffy. __________________ www.krisgeren.com

July 2nd, 2008, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
mellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,468 17 Photos	They would have to have a recessed set screw to work w/ the Tele's smooth shaft pots...never seen any like that, but that doesn't mean they don't exist ?? __________________ Let's Not Forget the Other 75% of The Tone Equation...It's Called an AMP

July 2nd, 2008, 02:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
rhomco Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Crowley, Texas Posts: 712	You could always drill and tap the speedies and use a 6/32 set screw. I think they look cool on a tele in an inaccurate sort of way.......... Rob __________________ If I won the Lotto.... I'd just build (OK, OK Assemble) guitars and sell them till the money ran out

July 2nd, 2008, 11:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
KevinB Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 599 3 Photos	Teles typically use solid-shaft pots and the knobs attach with grub screws. All the speed knobs I've ever seen have been for Gibson-style, friction fit (push on), split shaft knobs. But maybe someone makes them for solid shaft pots

July 2nd, 2008, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
vinman TDPRI Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: long island, ny Age: 55 Posts: 35 3 Photos	http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/g...speedknobs.htm sorry, forgot you were looking for smooth shaft.

July 2nd, 2008, 07:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Colt W. Knight Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wyoming Age: 24 Posts: 1,807	That knob reminds me of the blue Master combination lock I had on my locker.