Question about knobs on a Les Paul

Leon72 · #1 November 27th, 2006

I just bought me a new Epiphone Les Paul in transparent amber. All the hardware on it is nickle plated. The speed knobs are also amber, but don't really match, and wanted some chrome ones to make it look better. I have spent alot of time searching the internet for some, and cannot find any anywhere. I was wondering if there is a reason for this. A guy at work mentioned the metal knobs may short, or conduct electricity through the knobs. I guess it could be possible, but don't know alot about that stuff.

I have access to a CNC lathe to make some myself, but just wanted to make sure it would be ok or not. I am thinking either polished stainless steel, or aluminum. That sure would make my Les Paul alot better looking, and stand out from the rest.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Andy S · #2 November 27th, 2006

Leon,

Hmmm? MusiciansFriend.com has some. Also, GuitarFetish.com has a LOT of different styles of knobs. Plain Silver, Gold, Brass. Some with mother-of-pearl tops.
All of them look pretty cool. Give them a look and maybe you'll find something that looks like what you want.

Hope that helps get ya started.

allthumbs · #3 November 27th, 2006

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Custom-Shop-TRIBAL-STEEL-SPEED-Knobs-4Pack-4-GIBSON_W0QQitemZ130050553417QQihZ003QQcategoryZ470 76QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Teles can have metal knobs. I see them all the time.

Leon72 · #4 November 27th, 2006

Thanks guys! I looked all over, and I completely missed GuitarFetish.com. They have pretty much what I want. I appreciate the help.

fly135 · #5 November 28th, 2006

Metal knobs won't short anything. The strings are probably grounded through the bridge. And the pot bodies are grounded. So if you're worried about getting shocked then touching metal knobs will be the same as touching the strings.