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Old November 4th, 2008, 12:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Tele knobs

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Would anyone know where I could find flat or domed knobs that have a dot or mark of some sort on the top to help in seeing the position?
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Old November 4th, 2008, 12:31 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Why not get some standard knobs in the style you like, drill or mill [or have done] a dot where you want it on the top. If you need more contrast than a dot drilled in, you could put some colored laquer in the dot, then a dolop of epoxy. Or you could glue in a rhinestone or something..
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Old November 4th, 2008, 12:32 PM   #3 (permalink)
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eBay seller BEZDEZ has a bunch of different styles with the dot... and for a pretty good price. I buy a lot from them. Great Seller
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Old November 4th, 2008, 12:49 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Thanks John.
Just ordered two fron this seller.
Am i the only one who is bothered by this lack of a reference point on regular Tele knobs?
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Old November 4th, 2008, 12:51 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I always just put the set screw where I can see it with the vol or tone all the way up. That gives me enough visual range where it matters to me (I can look down and see if I have any more vol or treble left). Most tele players adjust by ear or by feel beyond that (IOW roll all the way down, then half up for a "5" setting).
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Why not just use the set screw for a reference if your pots are solid shaft? less is more...
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Old November 4th, 2008, 01:59 PM   #7 (permalink)
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If the man wants dots on his knobs then let him have dots on his knobs. It's his guitar.
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Old November 4th, 2008, 09:58 PM   #8 (permalink)
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using the knobs would imply turning down; I want everything louder than everything else
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