No knobs

Apophis · 03-10-2006, 06:24 AM

Hallo.
I've got simple guiestion....

What do you think about guitar without knobs (volume, tone, etc..) like Sanders KXK?. Im going to make something like that with EMG 707..
Good or bad idea

Thanks

Dendroaspis · 03-10-2006, 06:33 AM

I kinda like it. The total clean, uncluttered look is rather appealing. The only potential problem (and it's really not a 'problem' per se), is that you'd better have a good gate, and possibly volume pedal and/or killswitch. Or you'll be making many trips back and forth to your master on your amp - to cut squeal, unplug, etc.

Papa Shank · 03-10-2006, 07:09 AM

I like the one knob look, no knob doesn't seem all that great a thing to me.

Two knobs and more is just fucked up

xzacx · 03-10-2006, 09:05 AM

i think it sounds like it could be really cool.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dendroaspis

is that you'd better have a good gate, and possibly volume pedal and/or killswitch. Or you'll be making many trips back and forth to your master on your amp - to cut squeal, unplug, etc.

i dont know what plans you had for electrioics, but i wonder if somthing like real flat "slider" controls on the side or back could be a solution? maintain the functionality, while still getting the super clean look.

keep us updated!

7 Dying Trees · 03-10-2006, 09:19 AM

I couldn't live without a volume as it's too usefull live, roll it on and off to kill the guitar, you get used to rolling it quickly

Interesting idea, but i'd be worried about feedback control and not having a quick fix option of killing the guitar

Elysian · 03-10-2006, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papa Shank

I like the one knob look, no knob doesn't seem all that great a thing to me.

Two knobs and more is just fucked up

i like the 1 volume knob per pickup look myself, but no tone knobs

Drew · 03-10-2006, 10:57 AM

Bad idea.

Even if you don't like your tone knob (and I love mine), the ability to roll back your volume to clean up your tone a bit while playing is incredibly useful, and if nothing else it's good to be able to roll your volume off between songs.

Elysian · 03-10-2006, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew

Bad idea.

Even if you don't like your tone knob (and I love mine), the ability to roll back your volume to clean up your tone a bit while playing is incredibly useful, and if nothing else it's good to be able to roll your volume off between songs.

unless you have something like i do, a vamp pro with a floorboard

i've got my second expression pedal set up as master gain control, and the first one set up at volume... i've actually got 2 guitars without volume knobs right now lol

Drew · 03-10-2006, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elysian

unless you have something like i do, a vamp pro with a floorboard

i've got my second expression pedal set up as master gain control, and the first one set up at volume... i've actually got 2 guitars without volume knobs right now lol

I'll stick with my Nomad and a volume knob, thanks all the same.

006 · 03-10-2006, 12:47 PM

It wouldn't be that big of a deal for controlling volume...as in being able to mute/un-mute the guitar in case of a squealing amp, etc.. Just get the Planet Waves cable that has the mute button on the plug...simple.

I like the idea. Very clean looking as well.

~006+1

03-10-2006, 06:24 AM	#1
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7 Dying Trees Sarcy English Twat Join Date: May 2004 Location: 7th Ethereal Plane of interstellar hell, Innit Bruv, Safe, London, UK Posts: 6,920 Real Name: James Main Seven: UV7PWH / UV7BK / RG2027 Main ERG: 10 fingers of metal death Rig: VHT UL->Orange 4x12 Thanked: 92	I couldn't live without a volume as it's too usefull live, roll it on and off to kill the guitar, you get used to rolling it quickly Interesting idea, but i'd be worried about feedback control and not having a quick fix option of killing the guitar The Chaos has come: www.chaosanct.com

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