Stubborn Volume & Tone Knobs

[Zeke]

I bought the correct colored knobs for my Axis SS, but the old ones don't seem to want to come off, any suggestions?

 

[bbake1]

I've got a puller, but I hear shoe laces work too.

 

[TNT]

whtaever you do be sure to lay down a soft wash rag underneath the knobs on the surface of the guitar (protection!!)

 

[yellowv03]

Just take a polishing cloth and put it under the knob and around the shaft of the pot as much as you can and pull. They'll pop right off. Shoe lace will work too. Don't go prying with screwdrivers and such.

 

[straycat113]

Good advice all around and deffinetly will get the job done.

 

[guitfiddle]

This is why Velcro shoes didn't conquer the market!

 

[mikeller]

I basically do as the others, work a cloth or shoe lace under the knob and very carefully pull upward.

 

[DrKev]

Teaspoons. Seriously. Gently lever them off with two teaspoons, one on each side.

 

[Zeke]

Thanks guys, the shoe lace and cloth did not work. The teaspoons did the trick.

 

[bbake1]

As long as you didn't mess up the finish, great. The pivot point of the levers with the teaspoons is on the top finish.