good source for knobs, fader caps, buttons

Dirty Gear Pimp · 17th August 2007

hi all

i looking for a good source for replacement knobs, fader caps, buttons, etc in the US or if its cheaper overseas then there as well. looking for small amounts and maybe quantity deals. i already checked digikey

**Tim Farrant** · 17th August 2007

What knob dia?
What knob shaft size?
What slider fit?
Buttons for what?

There is no magical shop that sells every diiferent type. You need to be more specific.

Dirty Gear Pimp · 18th August 2007

well for example, knobs that are on universal audio stuff. those big ol retro looking knobs on the la 610. or the neve 1073 style knobs. or api - esque metal knobs. or how about the knobs langevin uses. kinda like a chickenhead but not...

buttons/switches...like ones on my sytek. or the round ones on the osa pres.

not sure on shaft size or diameter just yet.

i figured there had to be a website out there for some company that just sold knobs, buttons, and stuff.

just havent found one.

well i did find one out in china or something a while ago. but lost that page.

David Kulka · 19th August 2007

Unfortunately it's far from one stop shopping when you need a certain kind of knob or button. In fact, it's quite the opposite -- most sellers just stock a few types and it often takes a lot of digging to find what one wants.

Antique Electronics might be a good place to start, they have a lot of old style knobs. Antique Electronic Supply

Dirty Gear Pimp · 28th August 2007

thanks for that link. i checked it out and its more of a guitar amp/tube amp style.

im really trying to source out the knobs that are on the universal audio stuff. those big chunky knobs like on the la 610 . i think shadow hills uses the same style knobs.

paully · 28th August 2007

Surplus Sales of Nebraska

Electronic Hardware Corporation EHC custom plastic knobs, control knobs, push-on knobs, Metal Knobs, Traditional Knobs, Round Knobs, Fluted Knobs, Aerospace Knobs, Dial Knobs, Pointer Knobs, Bar Knobs, Button and Slider Knobs, Machined Aluminum Knobs

Happy hunting.

Best, Paul

jdg · 28th August 2007

i got my huge knobs (

e) at surpluss sales.
not cheep tho.

17th August 2007	#1
Dirty Gear Pimp Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Otown Posts: 260 Thread Starter	good source for knobs, fader caps, buttons hi all i looking for a good source for replacement knobs, fader caps, buttons, etc in the US or if its cheaper overseas then there as well. looking for small amounts and maybe quantity deals. i already checked digikey __________________ I'm not a crack head... Just a gear junky.

17th August 2007	#2
Tim Farrant Moderator Joined: Jun 2002 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,410	What knob dia? What knob shaft size? What slider fit? Buttons for what? There is no magical shop that sells every diiferent type. You need to be more specific. __________________ "Come on, make my day" Dirty Harry (Clint Eastwood) Visit Buzz Audio

18th August 2007	#3
Dirty Gear Pimp Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Otown Posts: 260 Thread Starter	for starters.. well for example, knobs that are on universal audio stuff. those big ol retro looking knobs on the la 610. or the neve 1073 style knobs. or api - esque metal knobs. or how about the knobs langevin uses. kinda like a chickenhead but not... buttons/switches...like ones on my sytek. or the round ones on the osa pres. not sure on shaft size or diameter just yet. i figured there had to be a website out there for some company that just sold knobs, buttons, and stuff. just havent found one. well i did find one out in china or something a while ago. but lost that page.

19th August 2007	#4
David Kulka Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Burbank, CA, USA Posts: 1,036	Unfortunately it's far from one stop shopping when you need a certain kind of knob or button. In fact, it's quite the opposite -- most sellers just stock a few types and it often takes a lot of digging to find what one wants. Antique Electronics might be a good place to start, they have a lot of old style knobs. Antique Electronic Supply __________________ http://studioelectronics.biz Service & Restoration of UREI dbx Eventide Marshall AMS Tube Gear and more

28th August 2007	#5
Dirty Gear Pimp Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2006 Location: Otown Posts: 260 Thread Starter	how about UA thanks for that link. i checked it out and its more of a guitar amp/tube amp style. im really trying to source out the knobs that are on the universal audio stuff. those big chunky knobs like on the la 610 . i think shadow hills uses the same style knobs.

28th August 2007	#6
paully Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 562	Surplus Sales of Nebraska Electronic Hardware Corporation EHC custom plastic knobs, control knobs, push-on knobs, Metal Knobs, Traditional Knobs, Round Knobs, Fluted Knobs, Aerospace Knobs, Dial Knobs, Pointer Knobs, Bar Knobs, Button and Slider Knobs, Machined Aluminum Knobs Happy hunting. Best, Paul __________________ WADAYAKNOW.. For the first time in my life, I'm wrong again!

28th August 2007	#7
jdg Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2005 Location: seattle, WA Posts: 2,540	i got my huge knobs (e) at surpluss sales. not cheep tho.

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