knobs Group buy china cheap whos wants in?

[eatyourguitar]

I posted in DIY cause thats where the builders are. really no point in having this in B/S/T.

I've been looking at colored knobs to match the arcade buttons I ordered. bright colors you know. the problem is that I would have to order like 1000 or even 10000 knobs to get them made in a color of my choice, multiply that by 6 and its just not happening. so I figure we just order white and i can do my own thing with the special plastic dyes. then its just 1000 white knobs divided among us. I know about mammoth and it is just not cheap enough. they dont have the colors I want in the knob style that I want.

so I propose we order these white knobs similar to the mammoth pic below. the knobs I would like to order are 25mm wide x 16mm high and 6mm spline/knurled shaft. also looking at 20x16x6mm. no set screw. I hate set screws. set screws actually damage the split shaft pots I use. I'll post a link to tayda if you want to look at pots that are compatible. I haven't asked for a price quote or min order yet. I just want to see who is interested first.

P.S. or we could just order the knobs in colors from china. thats still an option.




http://www.taydaelectronics.com

here is a link to the china supplier I am looking at
25x16x6
http://kainar.en.alibaba.com/productshowimg/215435951-200423083/knob_of_potentiometer_KYZ25_16_6J_4J_.html
20x16x6
http://kainar.en.alibaba.com/product/215436596-200423083/knob_of_potentiometer_KYZ20_16_6J_4J_.html

below is a color chart for plastic dye. you can dye a white knob to any color you like in small batches
http://www.DyeAndPaint.com/Details.asp?productid=VARIBOND

[culturejam]

I'd been in for a couple hundred at least if you went with set screws. I just don't think enough people build with spline shafts to make the group order workable, but for your sake I hope I'm wrong.

[eatyourguitar]

where do you get your pots? do you use D shaft alpha pots? BTW spline shaft fits most guitars so thats a plus.

tayda kinda has me sold on free pot condoms, good price, and spline shaft saves time.

[Jero]

I don't ever use the split shaft, but will agree set screws mess them up. Don't really like push on knobs.

[eatyourguitar]

we are fuzz united and shaft divided

[culturejam]

I usually get round-shaft pots from Mouser. They cost more for buying less than 10, but the quality is good:
http://www.mouser.com/Search/ProductDet ... 1500F-100K

Those appear to have a longer shaft than the "standard" size most effects suppliers sell, but they're actually exactly the same size.

[eatyourguitar]

yeah its a tough decision for me to pay twice as much for something thats the same except for the shaft.

[culturejam]

The Tayda pots are generally okay, but I've had a few crap on me. They're pretty damn cheap all around.

[eatyourguitar]

Its still an alpha rv16 as far as i know. Mouser has them in pc vs solder lug and all sorts of shafts, it is possible to get the same pot from mouser minus the condom

[mysteriousj]

the set screw knobs still work on the tayda pots, what sort of price will they be?

[culturejam]

Its still an alpha rv16 as far as i know.

Maybe so. Maybe I just think they are cheaper feeling because they cost less?

[Jero]

Its still an alpha rv16 as far as i know.

Maybe so. Maybe I just think they are cheaper feeling because they cost less?

The ol' placebo effect

[eatyourguitar]

I havent made any inquiries about price yet but I assume they will be half the price of anything in the usa if not cheaper.

I found a supplier with no minimum order but its still a wire transfer and 3 week wait.
http://www.chiashinknobs.com.tw/products/cp/cp-specifications-photos/CF-U2-7-W6.htm

23mm x 17mm x 6mm spline shaft

you can put these on your gibson

[smallsnd/bigsnd]

i'd be interested in push on knobs. price for the minimum order would be useful to know though...

[eatyourguitar]

Ill make an inquirie about this knob i just posted and post the results in the thread.