knobs and tremolo cover plate for 80s G&Ls?

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knobs and tremolo cover plate for 80s G&Ls?

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I have a 1987 SC-3 that I am trying to put back to stock parts. The last pieces missing are the knobs. At some point, somebody put knurled knobs on it, but it's my understanding that the knobs look like these:

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So, if anybody has some 80s-era SC knobs (or similar-looking knobs), or knows where I can get my hands on a pair, I'd love to hear about it.

It's also missing the back cover plate for the tremolo cavity and I'd be super grateful for any info on that too.

Thanks!
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Re: knobs and tremolo cover plate for 80s G&Ls?

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Bump... anybody who even has a theory would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: knobs and tremolo cover plate for 80s G&Ls?

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I'm not sure where you could find the knobs, other than posting a "parts wanted" ad in the G&LDP Marketplace. I hesitate to suggest eBay, as that might just encourage people to part out old instruments.

You should be able to get a replacement tremolo cover plate from Greg Dellevigne at ESI. He's listed on the G&LDP Links page.

I hope this helps.

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Re: knobs and tremolo cover plate for 80s G&Ls?

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Thanks, Ken!
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Re: knobs and tremolo cover plate for 80s G&Ls?

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KenC wrote:
You should be able to get a replacement tremolo cover plate from Greg Dellevigne at ESI.
Ken
(for the record , it's Gabe)

good luck on your quest Doktorrrock, if I find some SC-3 knobs in a parts box
you'll be the first to know.

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Re: knobs and tremolo cover plate for 80s G&Ls?

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Elwood wrote:(for the record , it's Gabe)
Thanks for the correction. My brain isn't in gear today!

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Re: knobs and tremolo cover plate for 80s G&Ls?

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Thanks again to both of you.
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Re: knobs and tremolo cover plate for 80s G&Ls?

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You might also ask Gabe if he can get some knobs. He does
mention this on his ESI website:
More Products Coming Soon:
Control Plates
Precision-Tilt Parts
Bridges and Bridge Parts
Pickguards
Neck Plates
Knobs
Vibrato Springs
Custom Bodies
Custom Necks
NOS Parts
Used Parts
Good luck in your quest.

Let us know if you are able to get the parts you are looking for.

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