Oct 2016 - New Rogan Plastics Sunn & Music Man Knobs 0-10 with screw

[AjaxLepinski]

I just bought 10, brand new, Rogan Plastics knobs, made for vintage, 60's, 70's & 80's Music Man and Sunn amps.

They were produced by the original manufacturer and look identical to the old, vintage knobs: 0-10, witch hat, reflectors, with a screw.
The seller, Chris (a very nice guy) bought a batch of 500 (October 2016) and I told him that I would help him get the word out.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/262667741674

https://reverb.com/item/3208242-rogan-s ... trol-knobs

[Ryan Phelps]

These look to be accurate reproductions of the 0-10 numbered knobs that Sunn used on their tube amps from the late 60's through early 70's. As I recall the originals were also made by Rogan. A forum member had Rogan make a run of these knobs a few years ago and I bought several .....look stock on my 2000S!

The Music Man knobs are very similar, but the typeface is different.....the numbers all have a more "square-shoulder" look. Lots of people might not notice the difference (especially if you replace all the knobs on your Music Man amp), but side-by-side it's pretty obvious. See the attached photo of a Music Man knob.

[Ryan Phelps]

As a follow-up, I purchase 10 knobs from the seller on Reverb.com for my stash of Sunn restoration parts. These are very high quality and virtually indistinguishable from the originals. You might squirrel some away for a future restoration while they are available! No affiliation, just my 2 cents!

[1stringsix]

Ryan,will you sell me 1 of the Rogan knobs? I only need 1......

[terrythom]

I need to purchase 1 knob if you've got any left?

[Ryan Phelps]

Sorry guys. I have very few of the Rogan Sunn knobs left and need to keep them for future restoration.  Track eBay and Reverb as possible sources.

Ryan

[Ryan Phelps]

Here is an option........Reverb has a listing by "The Bonfire Vanities" in Portland, Oregon. These appear to be the correct knob for early Sunn amps  (correct shape, numbering, set screw and numeral typeface)....except that the aluminum insert has been painted red. In the past, I have restored Sunn knobs with corroded inserts by polishing the aluminum insert with a Dremel tool, small buffing wheel and some polishing compound.
I imagine that the chipped red paint on the listed knobs could be buffed off. Just a thought. These knobs are a bit spendy, but might be a good solution. No affiliation ....just trying to help.

Ryan

[Watson]

The seller's shop name is "The Bonfires Vintage".

These have the rounded font. 

https://reverb.com/item/15916843-sunn-o-model-t-amplifier-knobs-c-1975-red-original-vintage-usa

Another listing from this same seller has red centered knobs with the more squared off font.

https://reverb.com/item/22853410-o-sunn-model-t-red-knobs-c-1970s-original-vintage-usa

And yet another listing.  These are silver centers with the squared off font.

https://reverb.com/item/10017254-sunn-o-model-t-knobs-c-1973-set-screw-original-vintage-usa

Also...no affiliation...

[EdBass]

Those silver insert squared off font knobs look like the real deal, but unless those inserts are platinum that price is pretty steep. I'm a proponent of "whatever the market will bear", but when member "george" commissioned a run of them in 2008, they were FAR more reasonable;

https://forum.sunnstillshines.online/index.php?topic=3997.0

At $19 per piece, makes you wonder if it isn't worth doing the legwork and commissioning another run...

[EdBass]

I sent an email to the manufacturer, when I get the details I'll post here and maybe we can get a collaborative order together.

[Ryan Phelps]

Watson....thanks for the name correction!

EdBass......yes, if there are enough people to chip in, perhaps we can order a run of these. Rogan also makes the earlier style knobs with the pointer arrow in lieu of the 0-10 numbering....I have these on my 4-knob 100S.

Ryan

[Watson]

I would be all in.

[Soundmasterg]

I sent an email to the manufacturer, when I get the details I'll post here and maybe we can get a collaborative order together.

I'd be in too. Keep us up to date Ed!

Greg

[Ryan Phelps]

EdBass,

I'm in for and order too. 10 knobs at least....maybe a few more. Thanks for exploring this with Rogan.

Ryan