Crate Vintage Club 50 amp knob replacements?

PunchySunshine

PunchySunshine

Well-known member
I need 10 knobs for the Crate Vintage Club 50 I'm in the process of refurbing into a head. The pot shafts are 3/16" (4.76mm) knurled and OMFG they're IMPOSSIBLE for me to find. They need to be less than an inch wide as the clearance between the shafts is only one inch. I've only found one set on amprepairparts.com (part # K-312) but they're a bit $ and I'm not sure if they'll fit next to each other. I'd prefer the Marshall looking style like the original but at this point I'm almost ready to 3d print these bastards.
Any help is appreciated!
 
swelchy said:
What about making a silicon mold and resin cast those bad boys.... Get some inserts for the centers.... Then you can go down the rabbit hole of making custom knobs.
Click to expand...
I had a similar idea, 3D printing some adapters for knobs with larger holes, so they'd fit your 4.8mm knurled shafts
 
swelchy said:
Get some inserts for the centers
Click to expand...
If I could get this, I would probably just adapt to regular 6mm knobs. I've seen people using heat shrink and fuel tubing to adapt but that'll be a last resort for me.
I love the idea of resin casting some knobs! I got my wife a resin setup for a bday present and we've been having fun playing resin time! Perhaps I need to start making some of these old knobs.
 
jwin615 said:
Sometimes that size are labeled as mixer knobs.
These may work?

Loading…

a.aliexpress.com
Click to expand...
I just tried a set of 4mm in the same style and sadly they didn't fit.
jwin615 said:
ebay.us

4 Pcs Aluminium Potentiometer Knobs, 3/16" (4mm), 3/4" Black | eBay

What is it?Aluminum potentiometer knob is a common sound adjustment device accessory. It is often used as an adjustment button for guitars, bass, AMPS and other musical equipment. It is a great knob replacement for music lovers.What will I get?Aluminium Alloy Potentiometer KnobSize: 25 x 19 mm /...
ebay.us
Click to expand...
These have a grub screw so not knurled.
jwin615 said:
ebay.us

10X mini Bakelite skirt knob for 3/16" shafts | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 10X mini Bakelite skirt knob for 3/16" shafts at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
ebay.us
Click to expand...
Same for these.
Paradox916 said:
Mine too, don’t push that thing to hard, they have a tendency to overheat and warp the board… after that it’s done.
Click to expand...
I'm gonna install a fan in the head to try and keep things cooler. Also, I usually keep it pretty mellow around here but noted to not push too hard.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top