What tool (allen key?) do I need here to adjust knobs on a pedal?

RaymondLin

 

As you can see, with them all turn down, the gain knob (top left) is not in the same 7 o'clock position as the other 2, I want to make it all line up the same, there is a screw on the knob, does anyone know the size of the allen key that i need to loosen it to readjust?

And is this the best way to do it

Thanks

not_the_dj

You say there's a screw in the knob, so a small screwdirver will do. Loosen that and the knob should come loose, re-align it and screw it back in.

(I'm guessing those knobs are similar to this sort)

http://i01.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1487266413/FREE-SHIPPING-10PCS-White-Set-Screw-Knobs-For-Tube-Guitar-Amp-Effect-Pedal-Over-Drive-font.jpg

NervousJohn

It's likely tree is a flat on the pot shaft. Therefore to adjust the position you'd need to remove the knob (small screwdriver or Allen key to loosen the worm screw) and then a spanner to loosen the nut on the pot. Rotate and then tighten.

Before you do this open up the back and check that there are wires to the pots. If they are soldered to the PCB you need to desolder these first.

Or just live with it....

frankus

Personally I find my favourite setting and then put the knobs at 12

seems a bit OCD to me as none of the knobs on a Klon are going to be on Zero anyway...

that said if I'd made the pedal I'd line them all up and probably commit Harakiri if the jacks were wonky

paulnb57

Where can a chap get knobs like the black ones above..........

No smut please!

RaymondLin

There is a screw on the side of the knobs, yup, I will try and loosen up to see if i can adjust it.  If that doesn't work then i'll just leave it.  Not a big deal. 

ThePrettyDamned

RaymondLin;372201" said:

There is a screw on the side of the knobs, yup, I will try and loosen up to see if i can adjust it.  If that doesn't work then i'll just leave it.  Not a big deal. 

If it's an Allen key fit rather than screw fit, let me know - I can send you a spare small Allen key that fits most of the metal knobby things I've come across

RaymondLin

ThePrettyDamned;372215" said:

[quote="RaymondLin;372201"]There is a screw on the side of the knobs, yup, I will try and loosen up to see if i can adjust it.  If that doesn't work then i'll just leave it.  Not a big deal. 

If it's an Allen key fit rather than screw fit, let me know - I can send you a spare small Allen key that fits most of the metal knobby things I've come across [/quote]

Thanks, I'll take a photo and show you tonight, I think it is Allen but will need to make sure. Appreciate it

Fazer

paulnb57 said:

Where can a chap get knobs like the black ones above..........

No smut please!

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/langtronics/Knobs-/_i.html?_fsub=2948565013&_sid=1074996523&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

in a range of different colours

RaymondLin said:

 As you can see, with them all turn down, the gain knob (top left) is not in the same 7 o'clock position as the other 2, I want to make it all line up the same, there is a screw on the knob, does anyone know the size of the allen key that i need to loosen it to readjust?

as others said i'm pretty sure it will be a normal little grub screw, if you dont have a little screwdriver should be able to get a set from any highstreet hardware store type place, or a crap set from the pound shop
just set it like you have, loosen it a touch, turn and retighten

paulnb57

@Fazer thanks for the knob link!