volhoo Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Hi y'all - long time no see. I am looking to replace the black speed knobs on my 2009 535 with some vintage style Amber top hats. Seems simple enough - but Stew Mac is asking me if I have coarse-knurled pot shafts - or - fine-knurled pot shafts. Any help is much appreciated. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I love everything about your beautiful 535, including the Black Speeds; Keep 'em! I know, I know, I'm a real big help..... Honestly, I have replaced many knobs on guitars, and I have never known of any differentiation like that you mention; just order some Proline knobs on Musicians Friend and ease them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volhoo Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Yeah - maybe I should leave those on there - cheers! - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Looks great! I'm sure they will look awesome either way. Best way to find out would be to take off one of the knobs and see what kind of knurling is on them. In general, if the control shaft is aluminum, they are course. If it is brass, they are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Try this sight. Click on images and you get a pretty good idea. https://blog.philadelphialuthiertools.com/2013/05/16/choosing-the-correct-knob-for-your-guitar-or-bass/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcgrath Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Below is what I found when I was trying to get an exact replacement knob for my 2006 H-150. The information came from Heritage. Also, fine vs. course knurled (the splines) shaft make a difference if the knob you get will fit correctly. The All Parts site says "fit USA split shaft pots", i.e. fine knurl. They obviously have more options than just the amber top that I was wanting. Hope this helps. "In case anyone else wanted to know who supplies the amber top hat knobs for H-150s. I finally got around to finding out. Allparts, item #: PK-0140-022 Vintage Style Amber Bell Knobs. https://www.allparts.com/PK-0140-022-Vintage-Style-Amber-Bell-Knobs_p_2824.html" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volhoo Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Awesome - great information TBone and Sky Dog - Cheers! - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volhoo Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Thanks rmcgrath- much appreciated. - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ElNumero Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 I just get Gibson replacements online, they fit perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 The shafts on those coarse/fine pots have a considerable difference in shaft height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I think you should put some of these knobs on there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volhoo Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 LOL - maybe another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Personal preference though... Witch Hat Knobs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volhoo Posted December 7, 2017 Author Share Posted December 7, 2017 Wow - that a beauty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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