Not always the case of having a mangled module, that needs knobs. But often a very rare and great condition module that has worn knobs.
Cracked and yellowing or loose underskirts, loose brass inserts (that one is easy) knicks, and little chunks out of corners, that is fairly common. Yellowing knobs, etc.
These are the most common problems.
All I am saying is if a 100pt repro could be made for half the cost, or a little less, of the market value of used originals, that is a winner in most markets.
The sound, quality, and desirability of original Neve gear has elevated this into a vintage car style restoration aftermarket territory. We should be proud that we are still able to use such tools, and that something like that happened in our industry. It goes to the inherent musicality of most all vintage Neve equipment.
The original knobs are that high because there are very few loose ones floating around.
There have been perfect repros of the NAD style knobs available for some time. They are in that $12.00 to $15.00ea or so area, and they are perfectly identical to the originals. Except not dried up and shrunk.
The Marconi's have been an issue for a long time. This would cover all ends for Neve restoration, and reproduction.
I understand about DIYer's wanting an inexpensive price, but practically speaking $5-8 dollars just isn't enough to make those knobs right. Maybe at 50,000+ pcs.
I am just attempting to split the difference, and get something really great, for a reasonable price.
Hopefully it ends up around the price of the NAD repros.
Then we could satisfy both markets as it is clear there isn't the volume to do a 'repro' and a 'look-a-like'
Of course, I won't complain if they are cheaper, I would be very surprised, and happy.
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