Marconi knob Яeverse Engineering

[Siegfried Meier]

Any luck on these?  AMS Neve is selling now for $35 USD roughly each.  A hefty price if one needs 16-32...

Sig

 

[Jim50hertz]

Yup, I need a bundle too, preferably not at $35 a go  :

 

[Rybow]

If this is still happening, I'd be in for 10 red winged knobs if they come in around the quote onlymeee got. Just decided to build me a 2254.

 

[deuc224]

Does anyone have a contact for AMS US?

 

[ArnauTS]

i will like to buy some knobs too purple,red,blue grey not only for neve projects ;D

 

[Siegfried Meier]

Just bought 2 pcs from AMS Neve this morning.  With shipping - $85.67 CDN   :-\

 

[Rybow]

Just bought 2 pcs from AMS Neve this morning.  With shipping - $85.67 CDN   :-\

Ouch! That must have hurt a little bit.

 

[benlindell]

any progress gentlemen?

 

[rooster21]

Could anyone provide me with some info on these knobs, I need to know the diameter of the skirt.

anyone know?

 

[ChrioN]

Just to clear things up for the guys making "orders" in this thread: this ain't gonna happend  ;D

 

[Siegfried Meier]

Too bad about these...

Anyway, I ordered 2 from Neve directly, and I've noticed that they're a brass coloured shaft as opposed to the silver that I used to get from BAE.  Also, the hex thread on the little screw is larger, and the hole shaft size will not fit onto the Grayhill switches. 

Does anyone know why?  I thought these were all supposed to be the same?  What can I do now?  Drill out the shaft?

Seems like an odd thing to have to do after spending $90...

 

[bdubya]

I'm sure they work fine on AMS-Neve stuff . . . just gotta research and ask questions before buying, especially at that insane price point.  Do they make things sound better?  Sorry, I know that looks matter sometimes, but that's silly money for a knob.




******** bob

 

[Tekay]

AMS-Neve uses ELMA switches which have 6mm shafts as standard,.

 

[Brizco]

Does anyone know why?  I thought these were all supposed to be the same?  What can I do now?  Drill out the shaft?

i think grinding the shaft is much easier and more safe.
thats the way i've solved such a problem.

 

[Jarno]

Pretty risky, because you run the risk of the insert coming loose of the plastic. But maybe grinding with a very small tool will work (dremel), if you have a lathe maybe mount the dremel in the tool holder in some way. Mounting the knob in the clamp will not be easy.
IMHO, returning them is your best bet, it's pretty serious money for a bunch of knobs, they should fit.

 

[Siegfried Meier]

Ya, I find it odd that they would have different sizes, especially when we're talking about maybe a mm or 2 at the most.  I'll see what I can do to have it machined out.

And they do make the units sound better ********, for your information.

Thanks,
Sig

 

[peterc]

It is probably the difference between 1/4" (6.35mm) and 6mm sizing.

I was building an 8 channel Green pre & I discovered this, so I took a 6mm drill bit & drilled the hole out using a hand drill & holding the knob in my other hand. The uneven movement of the drill made the hole just big enough to fit onto the shaft.

It was 2am in the morning though.

Peter

 

[Jarno]

But the difference between 6 and 1/4" is very small, you do run the risk of the drill catching and tearing out the insert, a reamer could be an option as well. These have a less aggressive cutting angle and more cutting edges.

 

[Siegfried Meier]

Haha nice.

Ya, I just measured it, it's 0.62mm of a difference.  I'll see what I can do...

Thanks!
Sig

 

[Skylar]

For what it's worth, I've been talking to Davies Molding in the US, and they're preparing a quote on these knobs.