eldorado2001 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hello. I changed the knobs on my ES137 and was just wondering whether you folks prefer the black or the gold knobs. Thanks for your opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I'm normally a fan of one colour - if the pickguard and rings are black, then the knobs and switch tip should be black too.... But in this case the gold knobs look just as good IMO. Regards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 . I like it all one color, so the black looks better to me. BTW, that's a great looking burst on a gorgeous top. . . B) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 I prefer the original knobs, as I like the contrast they offer to that stunning top :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldorado2001 Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 . I like it all one color, so the black looks better to me. BTW, that's a great looking burst on a gorgeous top. . . B) . Thanks BigK! I went to the local Rock Shop to buy a new SG Standard but left with this instead. It's my #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Gotta say, I like them both. Like the contrast and the way the black looks, and the way it brings out the black rings and guard. BUT...I gotta say the knob change really brings out the color of the top. Kinda subdues the the plastics and gives more emphasis to the wood. Not to mention, they really match the top well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Gold, gold, gold for me with a sunburst finish. No doubts at all. Old school vintage purist that I am. Black knobs in general (although witch hats are worse) remind me of the downhill spiral that began at Gibson in the late 1960's. On cherry red finishes, black can work for me. Pretty guitar, by the way! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Rayba Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I like the black with that finish. I purchased an ebony ES 335 back in 05, with the nickel plated pick ups and stop tailpiece and it came with the totally black speed knobs for the volume and tone. First thing I did was order the old style chrome top knobs, sure made the nickel stand out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 For me it would be the black speed knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Personally I would go with "vintage amber - top hat". http://store.gibson.com/top-hat-knobs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoByte Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Personally I would go with "vintage amber - top hat". You and me both. Just can't get into speed knobs, reminds me of sundials or something. It's not fitting lol. May I add it's a very subjective topic and YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 The Black ones fit nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebowl Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Another vote for amber. And also do that switch tip, while you're at it. Beautiful axe, BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny V Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 They both look good. It comes down to what you like the best. Kenny V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 You and me both. Just can't get into speed knobs, reminds me of sundials or something. It's not fitting lol. May I add it's a very subjective topic and YMMV. I tend to agree. To me, 'Speed knobs' aren't faster. They kinda feel a little more awkward, and don't do the one-finger-roll like top-hat and others do. But having said that, I prefer to have "period correct", for whatever that's worth. Or maybe it's more "type correct". Depends on what look the guitar is reaching for. Speed knobs tend to over-reach, but I have one LP with P-90's and a flame top, and I like them on there because it "reminds me" of the old Gold-tops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMike Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 You can't go wrong with either. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Bill Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 IMHO...the gold looks much richer. I swapped out the black "speed" knobs on my 335 for the amber top hats. Lots of positive comments from the crowd and fellow musicians. Still... your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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