Nathan3157 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I got a set of gold speed knobs today for my Les Paul plustop pro. I couldn't hardly do the coil tapping/splitting with the bell shaped knobs. I love these things now! I was just curious as to what everyone else thinks of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteWilson Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I got a set of gold speed knobs today for my Les Paul plustop pro. I couldn't hardly do the coil tapping/splitting with the bell shaped knobs. I love these things now! I was just curious as to what everyone else thinks of them? I prefer the bells. Got them on all my Epi's. I think it is just a preference for the player. I have no problem using them to switch into coil tapping/splitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staninator Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I just put a set of black ones on my SG '61 RI and I love them. I really liked the way the top hat knobs looked, but they just didn't provide enough grip for my liking. The speed knobs certainly provide superior grip, but to be honest I find them a little bit clunky looking and I wish they'd sit more flush with the top of my guitar like the top hats. But all in all I'm very pleased and I'm glad I switched them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I have always preferred top hats. When I recently got a Gibson SGJ I bought some black Top Hats for it. When I put them on I thought they looked great. But when I used them I did not like them. I like them on most of my guitars. But on my SG they just do not turn very easily. So.....I put the black speed knobs back on. And I find them much easier to use on that particular guitar. So for me, from now on, it's function over form. I also have grown to like the way they look actually. So many of my guitars have the black top hats on them that it's nice to have something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErickC Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'm kind of 'meh' on speed knobs. I use reflectors, usually black or white. I've not had issues using them with push/pull pots. I have a drawer full of discarded black speed knobs, come to think of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinceS Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I have both on various guitars. I like the looks of the hat knobs, but prefer the feel of the speed knobs especially with the push/pull function.. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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