erm, help - does anyone know of left-handed nobs!?

[rohlfo]

hi guys,
before I search wreaklessly around the net, I thought I'd post here. The nobs I put on my new explorer are for right handers - as in the numbers go the wrong way round/or I can't see what volume number I'm on (I know wasn't thinking ahead...). Basically I'd need left-handed knobs, but I doubt anyplace sells them loose!?
cheers

rohlfo

[Jonny]

I think manufacturers just invented blank ones to counter that problem. Like metal knobs. It'll save you a few hopeless hours finding left handed ones.

[SG Thrasher]

I honestly didn't realise that people use those numbers on the knobs, I just turn them till it sounds right for the tone I'm wanting.

[Transcend]

I honestly didn't realise that people use those numbers on the knobs, I just turn them till it sounds right for the tone I'm wanting.

I have always thought of it as a cosmetic issue hence why the OP is looking for them

[rohlfo]

I've used metal blanks on all other things I've built, but as menionted, never really looked at settings - just turned it up til it sounded ok. Now that I'm mixing the sound of both humbuckers, I decided to get numbers so as to know where my preferred set up is rather than having to find it each time...hence numbers! I guess I'll just have to learn to read backwards....as in 0 is actually 10 and 10 actually 0..... :(

[Jonny]

Or you could put a sticker on your guitar, which has the numbers and mark a little line on your metal knob. DIY eat your heart out.

[38thBeatle]

Always make sure that you have a mirror handy and play in front of it.

[rohlfo]

Always make sure that you have a mirror handy and play in front of it.

lol, going by the stereotype of guitarists: "no worries, I always play in front of a mirror!"  :P
Not so keen on stickers on the guitar....looks a bit un-pro I feel..... tis a real issue, and I can't find anywhere online which would supply left-handed knobs...looks like I'm buying a pre-built left-handed model, just to nick the knobs  :?

[Lazy_McDoesnothing]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Set-of-4-GOLD-LEFTY-Speed-Knobs-for-Gibson-ks17_W0QQitemZ380092880740QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item380092880740&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/Set-of-4-BLACK-Lefty-Speed-Knobs-for-Gibson-ks17_W0QQitemZ390020214654QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item390020214654&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

These are US auctions but I'm sure they're available elsewhere.  Try searching for "lefty guitar knobs"

[Roobubba]

are those the ones that make it feel like someone else is turning it?

:D

[_tom_]

Trying to think up a funny joke to do with left handed knobs but my minds shooting blanks..

















:oops:  :?

[Philly Q]

does anyone know of left-handed nobs!? 

Erm....  Zacky Vengeance out of A7X?



Sorry.

[Lazy_McDoesnothing]

are those the ones that make it feel like someone else is turning it?

:D

:lol:Nah that's a technique called "The Stranger" where you sit on your hand until it goes numb before you start turning the knob.

[rohlfo]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Set-of-4-GOLD-LEFTY-Speed-Knobs-for-Gibson-ks17_W0QQitemZ380092880740QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item380092880740&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/Set-of-4-BLACK-Lefty-Speed-Knobs-for-Gibson-ks17_W0QQitemZ390020214654QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar_Accessories?hash=item390020214654&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

These are US auctions but I'm sure they're available elsewhere.  Try searching for "lefty guitar knobs"

yay! cheers (not so) Lazy_McDoesnothing!

And I agree with Philly - Zacky is!  :lol:

[noodleplugerine]

I wonder why they don't ship to Italy O.o