Micrmay2113 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 So the 2017 Standards don't come with poker chips around the toggle switch. Even though I think it looks fine without one, I thought I'd throw one on anyways. I have this black chip that was originally on my Epiphone G400, but replaced it with a white poker chip because I remember seeing Angus Young do it on one of his guitars. I may consider putting witch hat knobs on it as well. That's what I currently have on my Epiphone. What do you guys think? Would you or will you add one to yours? http://imgur.com/a/Ly1uU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 https://instagram.com/p/BYBR4PXlHb6/ I instantly changed the knobs on mine....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micrmay2113 Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 https://instagram.com/p/BYBR4PXlHb6/ I instantly changed the knobs on mine....;) I'm planning on doing that as well. I have some witch hat knobs on my Epiphone, I may buy some more for the Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Congrats on your new SG! She looks nice! Anyway, I think I would either mount a black RHYTHM/TREBLE washer with white script in Gibson font and black Speed Knobs, or a black RHYTHM/TREBLE washer with golden script in Gibson font and black Witchhat Knobs, and in any case a cream toggle-switch tip. These would be two of the period-correct combinations that came stock on most of my SGs. I don't like Tophat and Reflector Knobs, mainly not because of their looks but their lack of grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micrmay2113 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Congrats on your new SG! She looks nice! Anyway, I think I would either mount a black RHYTHM/TREBLE washer with white script in Gibson font and black Speed Knobs, or a black RHYTHM/TREBLE washer with golden script in Gibson font and black Witchhat Knobs, and in any case a cream toggle-switch tip. These would be two of the period-correct combinations that came stock on most of my SGs. I don't like Tophat and Reflector Knobs, mainly not because of their looks but their lack of grip. Yeah I think the stock knobs look a bit cheap for a $1300 dollar guitar. I love the look of the Witch hat knobs and the cream switch washer. I did that on my Epiphone when I was in high school because of one of Angus Young's SGs. I may do the same again haha The washer I put on my Gibson is actually from the Epiphone before I put the white one on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Yeah I think the stock knobs look a bit cheap for a $1300 dollar guitar. I love the look of the Witch hat knobs and the cream switch washer. I did that on my Epiphone when I was in high school because of one of Angus Young's SGs. I may do the same again haha The washer I put on my Gibson is actually from the Epiphone before I put the white one on there. Yes, you mentioned that before, and the font clearly says that, too. In contrary, some of the more recent Epiphones come stock with switch washers featuring the font Gibson used for decades. I guess Gibson supplied these from their stock since they stopped using them. Anyway, I don't think Tophat Knobs look cheap. I just miss some grip as I posted before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micrmay2113 Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Yes, you mentioned that before, and the font clearly says that, too. In contrary, some of the more recent Epiphones come stock with switch washers featuring the font Gibson used for decades. I guess Gibson supplied these from their stock since they stopped using them. Anyway, I don't think Tophat Knobs look cheap. I just miss some grip as I posted before. My bad, it had already slipped my mind that I mentioned it. I guess the top hat knobs just look a bit too plain for my tastes though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think my stock knobs ended up on my V, because there isn't enough space for my fat fingers between the knobs for speed knobs. I added a poker chip and some abalone knobs and truss rod cover to my '17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Yeah it does look decent even without the poker chip. I recently got a 2017 SG Special without the poker chip and decided to pick one up from StewMac. It took less than five minutes to install with the proper tool to hold the round piece in front of the chip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Six Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 My 2015 Trans Black arrived without poker chip, I added one with custom Switchcraft coarse knuled nut and Gibson Amber switch tip If you are interested let me know, I have one set : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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