MV on X170T

GAD · Jun 3, 2017

What do you think of the look of the 5th knob?

I'm going back and forth between "looks cool" and "looks dumb".

Default · Jun 3, 2017

Looks like a Guild mv to me!

GAD · Jun 3, 2017

Guild MV knobs tend to be smaller but I really don't like those. I'd say they're smaller to be out of the way since they're usually positioned sort of in the way, but with the position of this one I could use a larger knob. Here's a current Starfire with MV:

Quantum Strummer · Jun 3, 2017

I think anyone seeing it without knowing what Guild MV knobs look like would opt for "looks cool." I know and I still think it looks cool.

Gretsch MV knobs are the same as their "standard" knobs (at least on the 6120 model) and I can't remember hearing or reading any negatives about that. (No doubt there are some, but…whatever.) I'd keep it.

-Dave-

shihan · Jun 3, 2017

I think it looks great. I'm with you about the small knob looking funny. I might try that on my (ex your) X-500.

hansmoust · Jun 3, 2017

GAD said:
What do you think of the look of the 5th knob?

I'm going back and forth between "looks cool" and "looks dumb".

It was not unusual for Guild to use the regular G-shield knob when a Master Volume control was mounted as an option; especially when the pickup selector switch was installed on the bass-side shoulder. Consequently it looks 'normal' to me!

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
www.guitarsgalore.nl

GAD · Jun 3, 2017

hansmoust said:
It was not unusual for Guild to use the regular G-shield knob when a Master Volume control was mounted as an option; especially when the pickup selector switch was installed on the bass-side shoulder. Consequently it looks 'normal' to me!

Nice. I'd be hard-pressed to get a better affirmation than that!

NEONMOONY · Jun 3, 2017

I think it looks great.

The Retro Rocker · Jun 3, 2017

I agree! It looks great, and I would do it to any guitar I had that didn't have it! I love that feature on my Gretsches and my Carlo Robelli/Peerless RB1955. Thankfully my X160 Rockabilly just has the one volume and one tone knob...although I wish the volume knob was where you're putting your MV.!

The Retro Rocker · Jun 3, 2017

AND...if you can find out how to order them, these Peerless deco-looking knobs might be kinda cool!

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walrus · Jun 3, 2017

The flame top is so nice on that guitar, it's hard to notice any knobs!

walrus

Sleeko · Jun 3, 2017

:indecisiveness: Knobs? What knobs?! LoL

GAD · Jun 4, 2017

If you think the flame on the top is nice, wait 'till you see the neck!

walrus · Jun 4, 2017

GAD said:
If you think the flame on the top is nice, wait 'till you see the neck!

Sweet!

walrus

Jungleboy · Jun 5, 2017

Holy flame-o-rama, really nice one GAD. From what year is that beauty? And are those original HB1 or SD1 pickups?

GAD · Jun 5, 2017

Jungleboy said:
Holy flame-o-rama, really nice one GAD. From what year is that beauty? And are those original HB1 or SD1 pickups?

1999. Those are Fender pickups.

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