Vintage knobs on a vintage roasted ray

[MadMatt]

I just thought I would share some pictures of the Vintage knobs that a fellow member helped me out with. I think these make a perfect bass look more perfect!

-Matt

 

[fly]

yes.........they do.

nicely done.

once again the forum love comes through.

 

[Manfloozy]

Hawtness! These vintage burst roasteds make me all tingly.... The knobs help!

 

[jlepre]

Sorry to disagree, but I think the radio knobs tend to cheapen the look of that bass. I like the chrome look myself. JMHO

 

[mmbassplayer]

We all know John loves the chrome!!

JOSH

BTW... I like them both!

 

[strummer]

I think it looks really cool, nicely done Matt!

 

[jlepre]

We all know John loves the chrome!!

JOSH

BTW... I like them both!

Now THAT'S what I'm TALKIN' about!

 

[DTG]

Sorry to disagree, but I think the radio knobs tend to cheapen the look of that bass. I like the chrome look myself. JMHO

+1 for me. But hey it's your bass man !

 

[midopa]

love it! looks grrrr8

 

[nurnay]

I think it looks pretty cool!

 

[J Romano]

They look ok, but I am more a fan of the classic chrome dome tops.

 

[TheAntMan]

If you're happy with them then I am happy for you.

Enjoy

--Ant

 

[MadMatt]

Thanks everyone... also the critics

I know it polarizes but I like it and that is what counts

It seems all basses come with the MM style chrome knobs these days.

-M@

 

[Holdsg]

I vote with MrMatt.
Not all of them, but many seem to have adopted the chrome domes.
If you want to see an example of a built in 2011 vintage jazz with knobs similar to the OP, pm me.

 

[danny-79]

Cant say I'm a fan but it works well with the sunburst so fair play !

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

It's an interesting look. Not one I'm used to.

Has EBMM ever had a bass with control knobs that have had either a dot or line?

 

[slave]

I like the look of the black knobs.

And the neck looks lovely.

 

[mikecd1]

Again, if it works for you that's great. I have Sadowsky style knobs on my Jbass which some folks like and others don't, but I like the look on that bass so I appreciate where you're coming from. One thing though, by changing to those radio knobs you took a bit of weight off that bass. I think those chrome knobs weigh a couple of ounces each and by the last set of the night that might be a plus for you.

 

[MadMatt]

One thing though, by changing to those radio knobs you took a bit of weight off that bass. I think those chrome knobs weigh a couple of ounces each and by the last set of the night that might be a plus for you.

Ok, now the secret is out I cant say it noticeable when playing, but you really feel how heavy those knobs are when you hold them alone in your hand.

-M@

 

[drewk]

Hey Matt,

I think that the "radio knobs" really set off your ray, can you let me know where you picked them up?

Cheers

Andrew