Re: POTS>>> IS WOOD THE BEST???
Hmmmm... ok, I`ll bite...
POTS? CTS or Bourns, Alpha in a pinch.
No, they just look different and cost 10-20x as much as plastic or knurled metal.
Yes, they look different and cost 10-20x as much as plastic or knurled metal.
"Best" is subjective at best when it comes to sound, one persons Fat" is another`s "muddy", just as one person`S "bright" ia another`s "icepick". That said, the actual value and taper of the pots will have 100x more effect than the actual manufacturer, and the material the knobs are made of makes about as much tonal difference as the color of your socks.
As far as quality: cheap wooden knobs without threaded inserts generally love to split in 2 at the most inopportune moment, especuially when made of improperly dried exotic woods like most of the ones you can find on eBay.
If you really want them, your best bet is to go to a craftsman specialized in turning wood, I do not at this time know of ANY manufacturer that makes these to a level of quality I would accept on one of my own instruments. Expect a set of 4 knobs to start at about 50$ + materials.
Hmmmm... ok, I`ll bite...
Originally posted by Miget Kotla
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After seeing some wooden switches/knobs I figured I'd give them a try unless someone said they actually affected the way the strat will sound in a negative way.
Is wood okay there?
Is wood okay there?
Any real difference?
I'm looking for the absolute best quality and sound - looks come second but man that wood stuff looks nice there!
Thanks!
Thanks!
As far as quality: cheap wooden knobs without threaded inserts generally love to split in 2 at the most inopportune moment, especuially when made of improperly dried exotic woods like most of the ones you can find on eBay.
If you really want them, your best bet is to go to a craftsman specialized in turning wood, I do not at this time know of ANY manufacturer that makes these to a level of quality I would accept on one of my own instruments. Expect a set of 4 knobs to start at about 50$ + materials.
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