A question about aesthetics

[GTSP]

My first Mosrite was a Ranger. I really love it. When I first got it, I took off the spun knobs & put on some "M" knobs I got from Zamm, Inc. I just got a Mosrite of USA Mark-I '64 last week & they have similar spun knobs. Kinda different than what came on my Ranger though. Keeping in mind that I'm a Mosrite new-comer so to speak, my question is this: Why the spun knobs? Does it detract or add to the new Mosrite if I were to replace the spun knobs w/ the M knobs?

I like the opinions of the group here & I'm just interested in them. I'm gonna post some pics in a little while.

[JimPage]

GTSP asked:
>>Why the spun knobs? Does it detract or add to the new Mosrite if I
>>were to replace the spun knobs w/ the M knobs?

Hey, Jayson--

As I have gotten older, I have gotten away from customizing things as much as I once did. Nowadays, unless there is a functionality reason, I leave things alone or try to return things to how they left the factory.

No reason you couldn't change out the knobs, but I'd be careful to keep the originals in the case pocket so you don't have to chase around to find them if you ever want or need to.

As far as the looks go, I much prefer the spun knobs, as they are so simple and elegant, to my eye. I have these on both my Hallmarks. But I have left the "M" knobs on my Mosrite Celebrity, as that is what it came with.

Hope this helps, but it is all just personal opinion!

--Jim

[GTSP]

Thanks Jim. I think I am gonna leave it like it is. When I changed them out on my Ranger, I kinda massed up & sold the originals on Ebay. Oh well, I don't see myself ever selling either of these.

Here is the thread to the new guitar.

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=3406

[JimPage]

That guitar is an absolute stunner; no two ways about it. I do favor that blue finish.

My admin assistant is into skateboards (she's 24) and I plan to show her the ones in your photos. Her boyfriend comes up with custom paintjobs for skateboards as a sideline and they seem ingenious to me.

This thread has reminded me of something about my Celebrity that I have often wondered about. It seems to me that the M-style knobs sit rather higher from the guitar body than other knobs I have used before. It looks like they should go down the pot shaft about 1/4".

Is this normal? I don't want to mess things up by pressing them hard to see if they go further down the shaft, as they seem tight and correctly placed. I don't see a set-screw on them.

Also, someone in the past modified the switch on my Celebrity's control panel. They cut the bottom of the switch-knob off so the switch doesn't sit as tall as it otherwise would. It looks rather nice.

--Jim

[dubtrub]

The spun knobs are what Semie used until around 1965. If your guitar is a replica of a pre '65 , then the spun knobs would be correct for that vintage.

[GTSP]

The spun knobs are what Semie used until around 1965. If your guitar is a replica of a pre '65 , then the spun knobs would be correct for that vintage.

Ah-Ha! Mine is a '64. Therefore, I shall keep the spinners.

[olrocknroller]

Good question! I think it boils down to a decision on your part...are you going to hold the guitar as a collector's investment, or is this going to become your guitar...your personalized guitar. I have owned some so-called collector guitars, such as a completely original 1963 Jaguar... Had I made the changes needed for me to enjoy that guitar, it would have become just an old Fender, worthless to a collector. So, I made only "reversible" changes, putting a Schaller roller bridge on it, which totally changed the playability of the guitar, and added significantly to the tone and sustain. When I decided to sell, I returned the original bridge to its home, and got maximum "collector's" dollar for it. Changing knobs is completely reversible, so long as you don't mess up the pots pulling them, just keep the original knobs for replacement should you decide to re-sell.

That's my humble opinion anyway...

olrocknroller