Mosrite Knobs Falling Off? Simple fix.

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Mosrite Knobs Falling Off? Simple fix.

Postby 101Volts » Fri Sep 24, 2021 6:11 pm

On some Mosrites, the knobs are a press-fit. Over time, they wear out, and do not hold on. A good example of this is Ricky Wilson's 1966 MK V model, which was missing a knob when it was photographed for the first B-52s album.

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(The 1966 MK V, much later. Not the best pic, but the only one I could find online.)

In order to prevent loss of a hard to find M Knob or Spun Knob, you can simply use a drop of superglue.

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Alternatively, use some Thread Locker.

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Actually, we guitar players should probably use Thread Locker (bought at a car parts store) on different things anyway. I was tired of the pickup selector switch tip (and ring) coming off on my 66 Mosrite, so I used it there. I also used it on the output jack ring, and it works wonderfully; none of the parts ever come loose anymore. I'd suggest using this on guitar tuners, too: it can hold the bushing on, and if it's a cheap acoustic tuner with the screw holding the gear on the post, you can also use it there.

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1966 Ventures II (German Carved, B670.)
1970s "Not a Blues Bender" Bodies: 2.
1976 Brass Rail Deluxe #10.
2013 Fender Pawn Shop Bass VI.

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Re: Mosrite Knobs Falling Off? Simple fix.

Postby Sarah93003 » Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:08 pm

Great tips.
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Re: Mosrite Knobs Falling Off? Simple fix.

Postby duojet55 » Thu Oct 07, 2021 12:28 pm

When you have loose press-on knobs, the culprit is usually the pot's split shaft. Using a small flat tip screwdriver, gently bend the two sides of the shaft outward, creating a better grip on the knob's knurling. Be extremely careful not to bend the them too far as the aluminum shaft prongs can be brittle if flexed too radically.

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Re: Mosrite Knobs Falling Off? Simple fix.

Postby 101Volts » Fri Oct 08, 2021 2:14 pm

Sarah93003 wrote:Great tips.


Thanks, Sarah.

duojet55 wrote:When you have loose press-on knobs, the culprit is usually the pot's split shaft. Using a small flat tip screwdriver, gently bend the two sides of the shaft outward, creating a better grip on the knob's knurling. Be extremely careful not to bend the them too far as the aluminum shaft prongs can be brittle if flexed too radically.


I hadn't considered that. Thanks, Duojet.

- Austin
1966 Ventures II (German Carved, B670.)
1970s "Not a Blues Bender" Bodies: 2.
1976 Brass Rail Deluxe #10.
2013 Fender Pawn Shop Bass VI.


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