SouthpawMark Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I bought a 2018 SG Standard HP and didn’t really like the chrome top hat knobs, so I bought some of the clear ones that are on the 2019 version, as I thought it would look better. In the 2 weeks they have taken to arrive from the good old US of A I have started to warm to the chrome ones slightly, and now they’ve arrived, I really can’t decide which looks better. Esteemed Gibson owners. Please give me your opinion on which option looks best? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloqs Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I like the Chrome knobs better. Granted I'm not a big fan of the clear knobs in general. I think black knobs could also look good with your guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcticsg Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I like leaving my guitars stock, and usually keep the factory knobs that they are issued with for the year released. That being said, I can't stand the all black knobs on the 2017/18 SG Standards and just ordered two packs of of silver top hats for mine :D I think the chrome knobs on your HP look GREAT! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 It's your guitar but I like the chrome better than the clear. Black would look good or black with chrome top (witch hat) knobs would look good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawMark Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 Yep, I think chrome is the winner. I’m really not feeling the clear knobs at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marky Forrest Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I have the same model only 2017 and I like the chrome plated knobs. I'd stick with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Chrome. I cant believe it either. I usually dont agree with any of 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 yea, agreed,, the clear don't seem to be a good fit there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I would go with these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldorado2001 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Another vote for black top hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 The original chrome ones. Bone stock, baby! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 The chromes or....anything but the clear ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Another vote for chrome over any proposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 IMO, for that guitar it should be stock chrome or black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccbr00ks Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I vote Chrome. However, the black ones mentioned would look nice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col Mustard Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 how about: NONE OF THE ABOVE... the knobs you should have for your SG are the ones that go from O to 11. It doesn't matter if they are speed knobs or bell knobs or top hats... as long as they go from 0-11. That's the only important factor. Here's a link: https://www.allparts.com/products/pk-0142-set-of-2-bell-knobs-that-go-to-11?variant=18579862880313 You only need to go to 11 on the volume knobs of course. So if you agree with me and know in your heart that no knobs will serve unless they go to 11, just buy the black ones and put them on. If you don't agree about needing to go from 0-11, then get Witch Hats. Those are the best knobs. I haven't seen a source for Witch Hats that go to 11, but if you install witch hats on your guitar, this won't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slinky1 Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 I would go with these. That's the ones right there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Why not make 10 louder. Ten is loud. But 11 is louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelT Posted March 28, 2019 Share Posted March 28, 2019 Ten is loud. But 11 is louder. It's 1 louder, innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american cheez Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 that's a gorgeous guitar, i like the idea of black knobs on it, although both the chrome and the clear look good too. in fact, i just (right now) ordered a set of bell knobs for my strat, so i can have a vol that goes to 11 that's pretty bad-azz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Another vote for the chrome ones. The reflector/top hat are one of my least favorite knobs due to the shape of them, but the chrome looks nice on the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Alright damn it, buy the knobs and show us. This is killing me, such a sweet SG. It better be what I suggested. Don't leave us hanging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelDeVille Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Another vote for the chrome ones. The reflector/top hat are one of my least favorite knobs due to the shape of them, but the chrome looks nice on the guitar. I just got my HP V in and it has the chrome “gumdrop” knobs, they look nice but they suck for function. I thought strat knobs sucked... Time to get into the stash of Fender amp knobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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