replacement knob caps

IM WHO YOU THINK · 21st June 2008, 03:08 PM

Guys over the years some moving around some of my gear has caused me to lose the colored caps (for instance the caps on my NTI EQ3). I'm only missing a few, so I don't want to make some huge bulk order.

Where should I go to find them? How are they measured to determine what sizes I need?

paully · 21st June 2008, 08:17 PM

I pulled up a pic, and they all appear to be black with a white indicator strip. Is that what you're looking for? It appears to be an inner knob, which are usually press-on with a D-shaft. You have to pull one off and measure the shaft diameter and note the shaft type. Have you tried the manufacturer? Here's a place with a great assortment Electronic Hardware Corporation EHC custom plastic knobs, control knobs, aviation knobs, push-on knobs, Metal Knobs, Traditional Knobs, Round Knobs, Fluted Knobs, Aerospace Knobs, Dial Knobs, Pointer Knobs, Bar Knobs, Button and Slider Knobs, Machine , and a list of retailers. Maybe something there.

Best, Paul

dwire · 21st June 2008, 09:54 PM

Hey, just wanted to chime in with a thank you "Paully." My rack upon rack of dbx modules is missing I believe 1 knob cab and a couple are really not the correct color. It appears these folks might be the ticket! I have yet to check with a pair of Vernier calipers, but if they don't make them, I'll bet they could steer me in the right direction!

I suppose I am "anal retentive" about that sort of stuff, but their is a reason not to like the missing ones, and it is just sort of weird to have a row of modules of one type, and all of the sudden a control that always has a green cap on it, on an adjacent module there is a blue one, or what have you. Thanks!

(I suppose they should lock me up for caring about this sort of stuff!!!)

Best regards,
dwire

paully · 21st June 2008, 10:05 PM

Have fun, dwire. Matching knobs is a colossal PITA!

.

Best, Paul

IM WHO YOU THINK · 22nd June 2008, 03:12 AM

Man. THANKS

http://www.ehcknobs.com/audio.html

This is pay dirt

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21st June 2008, 03:08 PM	#1
IM WHO YOU THINK Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,449	replacement knob caps Guys over the years some moving around some of my gear has caused me to lose the colored caps (for instance the caps on my NTI EQ3). I'm only missing a few, so I don't want to make some huge bulk order. Where should I go to find them? How are they measured to determine what sizes I need? __________________ When material gain becomes the god before which all must be sacrificed, even one's own humanity, all manner of crimes and pursuant justifications become possible. And when crimes become heinous enough, as in wars of aggression, genocide and enslavement, the perpetrators have little choice but to dehumanize their victims.--Dr. Joy Degruy Leary http://www.myspace.com/thepoisondart

21st June 2008, 08:17 PM	#2
paully Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 534	I pulled up a pic, and they all appear to be black with a white indicator strip. Is that what you're looking for? It appears to be an inner knob, which are usually press-on with a D-shaft. You have to pull one off and measure the shaft diameter and note the shaft type. Have you tried the manufacturer? Here's a place with a great assortment Electronic Hardware Corporation EHC custom plastic knobs, control knobs, aviation knobs, push-on knobs, Metal Knobs, Traditional Knobs, Round Knobs, Fluted Knobs, Aerospace Knobs, Dial Knobs, Pointer Knobs, Bar Knobs, Button and Slider Knobs, Machine , and a list of retailers. Maybe something there. Best, Paul __________________ WADAYAKNOW.. For the first time in my life, I'm wrong again!

21st June 2008, 09:54 PM	#3
dwire Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 90	Thank You! Hey, just wanted to chime in with a thank you "Paully." My rack upon rack of dbx modules is missing I believe 1 knob cab and a couple are really not the correct color. It appears these folks might be the ticket! I have yet to check with a pair of Vernier calipers, but if they don't make them, I'll bet they could steer me in the right direction! I suppose I am "anal retentive" about that sort of stuff, but their is a reason not to like the missing ones, and it is just sort of weird to have a row of modules of one type, and all of the sudden a control that always has a green cap on it, on an adjacent module there is a blue one, or what have you. Thanks! (I suppose they should lock me up for caring about this sort of stuff!!!) Best regards, dwire Last edited by dwire; 21st June 2008 at 09:55 PM. Reason: Kan knot spell write... :-)

21st June 2008, 10:05 PM	#4
paully Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 534	Have fun, dwire. Matching knobs is a colossal PITA! . Best, Paul __________________ WADAYAKNOW.. For the first time in my life, I'm wrong again!

22nd June 2008, 03:12 AM	#5
IM WHO YOU THINK Lives for gear Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,449	Man. THANKS http://www.ehcknobs.com/audio.html This is pay dirt __________________ When material gain becomes the god before which all must be sacrificed, even one's own humanity, all manner of crimes and pursuant justifications become possible. And when crimes become heinous enough, as in wars of aggression, genocide and enslavement, the perpetrators have little choice but to dehumanize their victims.--Dr. Joy Degruy Leary http://www.myspace.com/thepoisondart

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