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Topic: Rickenbacker "flying saucer" knobs |
Jack Hanson
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San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 22 Apr 2022 9:31 am |
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Does anyone know of a source for either new old stock or reproduction flying saucer knobs as used on many Rics from the mid 20th Century? They were available in many colors, commonly black, ivory, white, brown, red, and likely others.
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Mark Helm
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2022 10:41 am Here's one!
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The guy wants $149 for one knob!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294479825840
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2022 8:03 am Re: Here's one!
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I'm not in a position to spend nearly as much for two knobs as I did for the complete instrument (a Ric NS).
I've tried to deal with that guy a few times. He strips instruments down to individual screws, and lists the pieces on eBay for big money. And he solicits "offers."
After submitting a reasonable offer, he counters with a figure only slightly below his original price. Small wonder much of his stuff sits on eBay for months if not years. For example, he currently has a Gibson BR-9 fretboard listed for $225 that's been on there for a looooooong time.
I've purchased a handful of BR-9 fretboards for less dough -- usually way, way less -- and two of 'em were attached to complete instruments! |
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Charles Stange
From:
San Francisco, California
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Posted 27 Apr 2022 6:40 am
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after watching a friend make small repro auto signal light lenses with casting resin & silicone mold, i'm wondering if anyone has tried making repro knobs?
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Scott Swartz
From:
St. Louis, MO
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Posted 27 Apr 2022 7:08 am
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I do all my pickup parts as 3D prints, and there are no features on that knob that could not be modeled relatively easily.
If someone can send me one to measure I could model it up and then offer them.
Because its 3D print the finish would be matte, the smooth finish of the original would take plastic injection mold tooling like the originals.
White and black are easy, the other colors might be possible.
Final pricing would be likely $25 each in the low quantities that something like this would have.
Metal would even be be possible at higher prices.
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Scott Swartz
Steeltronics - Steel Guitar Pickups
www.steeltronics.com |
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Cartwright Thompson
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Posted 28 Apr 2022 4:44 am
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There’s a bunch of YouTube videos about casting and molding vintage radio knobs.
Some of them look pretty good and the process doesn’t seem too difficult. |
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Todd Clinesmith
From:
Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Larry Chung
From:
San Francisco, CA, USA
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Posted 2 May 2022 9:41 pm
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Todd, once again, you are ON IT. (:
Hope you're doing well, Boss. Cheers to ya! |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 5 May 2022 1:35 pm
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| I received the two black Clinesmith repro flying saucer knobs I ordered today. Wow! They are excellent. Thanks, Todd. |
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Bob Womack
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 6 May 2022 5:23 am
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What did they cost? Thanks!
Bob
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Bob Fraser
From:
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted 6 May 2022 9:58 pm Re: Here's one!
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The fascinating part to me about this, is that at time of print, there are 11 people watching the eBay ad.
I hope that doesn't mean that any of those 11 are actually considering buying from this guy, but are rather watching for the sheer entertainment value.
Anyway, casting would be the smoother result as compared to 3D printing
(since in either case you need an original) |
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Todd Clinesmith
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Lone Rock Free State Oregon
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Bob Womack
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 8 May 2022 7:48 am
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Thanks, Todd!!!
Bob
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Michael Kiese
From:
Virginia, USA
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Lloyd Walsh
From:
San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Jul 2023 3:45 pm
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That's GeorgeBoards on the reverb link above, a regular on this forum. I've bought parts from him myself and have been very happy.
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Mark Helm
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 18 Jul 2023 8:38 am I have some of the older Rick knobs
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https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=3161547#3161547
I believe there come of the late 30s Ricks… can anyone confirm that?
Thanks and Aloha!
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