Eighthnote Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I bought what was advertised on Ebay as an Epiphone part for my Double neck. I'm looking for a black toggle switch top for it. The item I got looked exactly like the two others that are on my guitar but when I tried to attach it the threads on the inside were just too big. The toggle top slipped right over the stem without being able to be screwed on. If any one knows the where abouts of one of these replacements I would be much appreciative. Or if you know the thread size that would help also. Thanks in advance...............I'm going to try to change my pic so you can see the guitar I'm referring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generation zero Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Two things... First, I've fought the same battle you are fighting. There are too many variables in the switches epi uses as "stock" to be able to reliably order switch caps for them... I went through 4 different brands and thread sizes before I just gave up. You're best bet is to replace the switches with switchcraft replacements, then the standard US Gibson size replacements will fit fine, plus you have a better switch. And second, I posted a photo posting tutorial in the feedback section that has been stickied' so you don't have to use your avatar to post a pic of the guitar in question. You can check that thread out, and it walks you through posting a pic or pics in a thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Flick Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 I bought what was advertised on Ebay as an Epiphone part for my Double neck. I'm looking for a black toggle switch top for it. The item I got looked exactly like the two others that are on my guitar but when I tried to attach it the threads on the inside were just too big. The toggle top slipped right over the stem without being able to be screwed on. If any one knows the where abouts of one of these replacements I would be much appreciative. Or if you know the thread size that would help also. Thanks in advance...............I'm going to try to change my pic so you can see the guitar I'm referring. The ones with the larger threads are for the USA/Switchcraft switch. If you email me your address, I'll send you a metric switch cap that should fit. jkmcleer@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadedepi Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 From the ALLPARTS Website: Part# SK 0643-023 Black Switch Tips Metric Switch Knobs (2 Pieces) for Imported Epiphone®, Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I've got a box full..metric and usa.. I've had a lot of epis in and they all took metric without any problem. Jerrys probably right though, they may not be perfectly consistent, I dunno except by experience. You can put a piece of paper inside the switch tip.. tiny.. and when you screw it on, the paper will make it tight. It bulges into the tip threads and into the knob threads.. and goes on tight. a dab of cheap white glue will do the same thing.. put a drop or two inside the little knob. .screw it on. clean up excess.. let dry for half an hour.. voila.. stays right on. cheap white glue.. like elmers.. will break out easily, too.. so it isn't stuck forever. works best with combo of paper and glue. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 works best with combo of paper and glue. TWANG Say' date=' that's what they're using for the "solid-bodies" these days, ain't it ??? [img']http://ganjataz.com/01smileys/images/smileys/Mad%20Jester.gif[/img] I jest ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Now.. you had to go and shoot your mouth off... so.. suppose I took some construction paper. pretty thick paper. and I glued these large sheets together until I had them solid body thick...... We could call it the forumphone. If I could just find a nice ash softball bat.... I'd have the neck.. you know, I have enough to do in the shop without trouble makers. TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 If I could just find a nice ash softball bat.... I'd have the neck.. I heard aluminium bat necks increase the sustain on those construction-paper laminate solid bodies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snaredrum Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 I heard aluminium bat necks increase the sustain on those construction-paper laminate solid bodies :- my travis bean custom bat knocks the balls right out of the park... hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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