Warmoth / Fralin Telecaster
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Yeah, I'm definitely not 100% sold on the knobs. I'm probably also going to try the black ones.
Also I'll probably try to soak these BLINDINGLY WHITE knobs in some hot coffee... I didn't have any white speed knobs when deciding just how to top the control pots, instead I had some "antique white" ones which were basically yellow-stained or whatever, and they looked perfect.
I agree that speed knobs are a bit big, but I tried Tele knobs, and they just don't work. Maybe it's that the controls are lined up like a Stratocaster. Also I don't like it when I look at a guitar and I get an impression that - without having a better way to describe it - the thing looks more like a piece of furniture than a modern musical instrument.
Also, I sort of wanted an element on this VERY BROWN guitar that "popped" a bit. I agree with the comments herein, however, that I might have a bit more "poppin'" than I bargained for!
I've also tried hat knobs and they didn't do it for me either.
I have some nickel-plated Tele knobs with set screws and I'll definitely give them a look-see on the build now that it's complete.
In the end, this may simply end up being a question of function over form, as I really want numbers on my knobs; I'm probably one of the only human beings who uses them. And with one of the knobs being a varitone, it becomes even more important to be able to keep track of specific integers. As it'll be primarily a recording instrument, that might be the deciding factor.
We'll see... I may end up loving these babies... and thanks for the kind words all!
Also I'll probably try to soak these BLINDINGLY WHITE knobs in some hot coffee... I didn't have any white speed knobs when deciding just how to top the control pots, instead I had some "antique white" ones which were basically yellow-stained or whatever, and they looked perfect.
I agree that speed knobs are a bit big, but I tried Tele knobs, and they just don't work. Maybe it's that the controls are lined up like a Stratocaster. Also I don't like it when I look at a guitar and I get an impression that - without having a better way to describe it - the thing looks more like a piece of furniture than a modern musical instrument.
Also, I sort of wanted an element on this VERY BROWN guitar that "popped" a bit. I agree with the comments herein, however, that I might have a bit more "poppin'" than I bargained for!
I've also tried hat knobs and they didn't do it for me either.
I have some nickel-plated Tele knobs with set screws and I'll definitely give them a look-see on the build now that it's complete.
In the end, this may simply end up being a question of function over form, as I really want numbers on my knobs; I'm probably one of the only human beings who uses them. And with one of the knobs being a varitone, it becomes even more important to be able to keep track of specific integers. As it'll be primarily a recording instrument, that might be the deciding factor.
We'll see... I may end up loving these babies... and thanks for the kind words all!
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