Stratocaster Volume knob - what is the best way to take it off safely?

MikeB

Shoelace wrapped around the spindle. Gentley pull up either side. Sorted. 

TeeByrd

Feeler gauge with cloth underneath and lightly rock until the knob comes loose. Actually, now I’ve read that comment back, it sounds kinda pornagraphic! It’s does work, though!

prowla

A spudger or the blanking plate off a computer PCI slot (rest it on a cloth or hanky so you don't scratch the guitar surface.

robinbowes

munckee said:

robinbowes said:

Strat54 said:

I live in the country so we use baler twine, works a treat

My preferred approach is my Father's:

1. Hit it with a hammer.
   
   If that doesn't work...
   
   
2. Hit it with a bigger hammer.
   

Only if it breaks would we need baler twine to tie it back together.

Is your dad from yorkshire?  Sounds a lot like the age old craftsman skills handed to me by my father...

Yes! How could you tell?

R.

Voxman

Thanks guys - all done. I found a thin plastic ruler that, with a soft cloth to avoid scratching, I placed under the knob, & turned it carefully until it released. Put on my foam 'donut' and my volume knob now has a bit more resistance sufficient to stop it turning when I don't want it to. 

Had to be very careful about my wording here - if I'd have said I managed to pull my knob off and now its stiffer, goodness knows the posts that would follow!     

rossi

i usually just slip a thin cloth under it both sides and yank it off .it comes easily ,and my case come up next week guv.

Voxman

rossi said:

i usually just slip a thin cloth under it both sides and yank it off .it comes easily ,and my case come up next week guv.

QED - I rest my case!

thegummy

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