Help with some 1935 national New Yorker control knobs please

Michael Hogan · Posted 3 May 2014 10:27 pm

I know it is a long shot but would anyone have a couple of 1935 National New Yorker control knobs as per the following picture? Please contact me if you would be prepared to sell two.

Noah Miller · From: Rocky Hill, CT

The best source for old knobs is usually vintage radio parts suppliers. Instrument manufacturers purchased off-the-shelf knobs, so they can often be found on old radios as well.

Doug Beaumier · From: Northampton, MA

If you can't find a vintage one check out this vintage style replacement.

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Michael Hogan · Posted 4 May 2014 1:12 pm **Thanks**

Thanks Doug and Noah I am trying to match the two knobs still on the guitar and maintain its originality. I have been looking at vintage radio knobs without any joy so I was hoping that someone may have a couple of originals. I realize it is a long shot.

Bill Sinclair · From: Waynesboro, PA, USA

I'm sure you're already doing this but you may want to do a periodic ebay search for "bakelite knob" or "radio knob". This was the closest I found after a quick search:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GC-DIAL-KNOB-5-8-ROUND-1-4-in-SHAFT-VINTAGE-RADIO-2PC-SET-6126-/151002290276?pt=Vintage_Electronics_R2&hash=item2328701864

You might also google "hamfest Australia" and see if there are any of those ham radio operator swap meets nearby or near someone you know. There's always a couple of guys with boxes of old bakelite knobs at those. Take a picture with you to show to some of the old timers. I attend a couple of those each year looking for tube amp stuff and I'll keep an eye out. Are your potentiometers solid shaft, 1/2 notched or a serrated split shaft?

Michael Hogan · Posted 5 May 2014 12:27 pm

Thanks Bill, I do check those searches and I might purchase a set of four of the ones in the listing you suggested if I can't find two originals. I appreciate your help.

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