Replacement Gibson Custom Shop gold top hat knobs?

RandallFlagg

I need a replacement top hat knob for my CS R8. Does anyone know where can I get genuine replacement CS top hat knobs from?

Preferably before Gibson goes tits up.

The 2016 spec shows this part number:

Style:	Gold Top Hats
Part Number:	130-430-19778

sweepy

Get standard ones, buff with T Cut and soak in tea for a few days ?

guitars4you

try www.fake58.co.uk

RandallFlagg

hilarious - thanks

crunchman

Just put speed knobs on it.  I know they aren't period correct, but they are much better to use.

SteveRobinson

What is so special about the Gibson knobs? I bet they buy them at the same place as AllParts do.

57Deluxe

AliExpress - - Sets of 4 or a single for just a couple of quid!

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20180221030154&SearchText=gold+top+hat+knobs

streethawk

SteveRobinson said:

What is so special about the Gibson knobs? I bet they buy them at the same place as AllParts do.

Some Gibson knobs have painted numbers, some have proper embossed numbers that look more 3d. The embossed ones tend to sit higher on the pot shaft, Historic style.

The Gibson ones are from the same source as Allparts as far as I can tell. I only have the amber ones in stock at the minute.

RandallFlagg

streethawk said:

SteveRobinson said:

What is so special about the Gibson knobs? I bet they buy them at the same place as AllParts do.

Some Gibson knobs have painted numbers, some have proper embossed numbers that look more 3d. The embossed ones tend to sit higher on the pot shaft, Historic style.

The Gibson ones are from the same source as Allparts as far as I can tell. I only have the amber ones in stock at the minute.

These Allparts look close enough from the pics:

https://www.allparts.uk.com/products/bell-knobs-vintage-style

merlin

sweepy said:

Get standard ones, buff with T Cut and soak in stew for a few days ?

There fixed that for you. Sorry @RandallFlagg, I couldn't resist.....and just when you thought it was safe to go back into the kitchen.  

RandallFlagg

merlin said:

sweepy said:

Get standard ones, buff with T Cut and soak in stew for a few days ?

There fixed that for you. Sorry @RandallFlagg, I couldn't resist.....and just when you thought it was safe to go back into the kitchen.  

I never feel safe in the kitchen when the wife is cooking...

Philly_Q

It's easy enough to get proper Gibson ones from eBay.  You'll have to get a pack of 4 and they'll be more expensive than Allparts, but you won't need a second mortgage or anything.

But if they're the same as Allparts I guess you're safe enough getting Allparts.

streethawk

RandallFlagg said:

streethawk said:

SteveRobinson said:

What is so special about the Gibson knobs? I bet they buy them at the same place as AllParts do.

Some Gibson knobs have painted numbers, some have proper embossed numbers that look more 3d. The embossed ones tend to sit higher on the pot shaft, Historic style.

The Gibson ones are from the same source as Allparts as far as I can tell. I only have the amber ones in stock at the minute.

These Allparts look close enough from the pics:

https://www.allparts.uk.com/products/bell-knobs-vintage-style

Yup. 

The only issue is that AP will spank you on delivery. I do them with free delivery, should have them in stock in a few days if you can be bothered waiting.

Legionreturns

CH Guitars in South Shields will almost certainly have what you're looking for.

Chris is a top guy to deal with too

CH Guitars

73 Fowler St, South Shields NE33 1NT

0191 497 5033

https://g.co/kgs/RHndZn ;

sweepy

You know that Tea cures all

SteveRobinson

If you only need one I'm sure I have some. From AllParts but identical in every respect.