Nostromo Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) Hi, I've had the control knobs pinched off of my 80's Jazz Bass Special . . . . . . unbelievable when you think you're only out gigging for penuts to entertain people ! ! ! Left the bass on its stand during a pub gig interval between sets - and when I got back from the bar . . . . two knobs gone ! . . . . and no one saw a thing ! . . . who'd expect that to happen ? ? ? Anyway thats the sad story . . . . . my question is . . . . . does anyone know where I might get some genuine replacements ? These knobs look somewhat similar to strat knobs, but, very slightly taller and they have as sort of soft rubber shank covering rather than being hard plastic like a strat knob, so they feel completely different to the touch. Obviously a great shame to loose the originals on a bass thats now starting to become collectable . . . and what use they will be to the thief who now has them I do not know ? ? ? Was also wondering if these exact knobs were fitted to any other guitars ? . . . . as if they were, then maybe I could extend my google seach options . . . at the moment I'm using very narrow search terms like "jap jazz bass special knobs" to try and home in on the correct ones ? Picture of exactly what I'm after attached below:- [attachment=74775:Fender_J...pan_Knob.jpg] ps. Ive found a USA website that sells knobs with identical form to these original Jap fender knobs except they dont have the reverse fender "F" cap, so almost a replacement but not quite ! ! . . . . . So . . . still looking for real fender Japan NOS replacements - any advice or info much appreciated ? ? Web search not throwing up anything helpful so far ? Edited March 14, 2011 by Nostromo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='Nostromo' post='1161691' date='Mar 14 2011, 01:05 PM']. . . . . my question is . . . . . does anyone know where I might get some genuine replacements ?...[/quote] Go to the next gig of the other band that was on the line up and wait for the bass player to go to the loo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostromo Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1161708' date='Mar 14 2011, 01:16 PM']Go to the next gig of the other band that was on the line up and wait for the bass player to go to the loo. [/quote] Cant believe a fellow bass player would do a thing like that . . . . surely sacrilege to plunder and despoil an all original 80’s fender bass ! ! ! . . . surely not the work of a fellow musician ? Any advice on where I might find some NOS knobs much appreciated everyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='Nostromo' post='1161726' date='Mar 14 2011, 01:27 PM']Cant believe a fellow bass player would do a thing like that . . . .[/quote] Must have been a fan then. You should feel honoured. Seriously though, try [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=26672&view=findpost&p=274166"]this[/url]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 (edited) These are the same as fitted to the early Precision Lyte basses. I may have some in a spares box from way back when a mate changed the circuit in his Lyte. I'll have a look later today. In the meantime, nearest equivalent (without the 'F') is Allparts No. PK-0183-023. Edited March 14, 2011 by The Bass Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostromo Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1161762' date='Mar 14 2011, 01:55 PM']These are the same as fitted to the early Precision Lyte basses. I may have some in a spares box from way back when a mate changed the circuit in his Lyte. I'll have a look later today. In the meantime, nearest equivalent (without the 'F') is Allparts No. PK-0183-023.[/quote] Hi there Bass Doc, To the rescue again ! . . . . . . really kind of you . . . . . . be pleased to hear if your search is successful ? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostromo Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1161734' date='Mar 14 2011, 01:34 PM']Must have been a fan then. You should feel honoured. Seriously though, try [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=26672&view=findpost&p=274166"]this[/url].[/quote] Well . . . . never thought about havin fans nicking me knobs ? . . . surely not ? . . no only joking ! . . . . am fairly certain I dont have any fans ! Could have been the landlord at the pub where we played the gig ? . . . . always moaning we charged too much to play ! And thanks for your "try [u]this[/u]" link . . . not found anything yet but my google searches are getting warmer ? ps . . . like your "high plains skankin" by the way . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 You're in luck. Found a pair in my spares box. They'll cost you a tenner but you will be as happy as a man with two knobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostromo Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 (edited) Wonderful, Its a deal . . . . . how shall I pay you the Tenner ? If you'd let me have an address I could post the tenner to you first - and on receiopt of that you could send the knobs ? Very many thanks to Bass Doc . . . . . . Edited March 15, 2011 by Nostromo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostromo Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hi Bass Doc, Just to let you know I've send you a message via the basschat message system. Cheers and thanks again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostromo Posted March 15, 2011 Author Share Posted March 15, 2011 Dosh in the post . . . . . . . thanks again . . . . . . forever in your debt Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bass Doc Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 [quote name='Nostromo' post='1162932' date='Mar 15 2011, 11:54 AM']forever in your debt[/quote] I may remind you of this at regular intervals during the coming months/years. Posting the packet off today....knobs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostromo Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 [quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1162965' date='Mar 15 2011, 12:30 PM']I may remind you of this at regular intervals during the coming months/years. Posting the packet off today....knobs to you.[/quote] Knobs safely arrived. V M T's . . . Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 [quote name='The Bass Doc' timestamp='1300175285' post='1162669'] You're in luck. Found a pair in my spares box. They'll cost you a tenner but you will be as happy as a man with two knobs. [/quote] I need one too, preferably three (mmm confusing?) Any ideas where I can get one, preferably three? Cheers x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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