1937? National New Yorker knobs

[Tim McKane]

Hi
I know my lap steel does not have the orginal knobs.. how do I find out what they where and possible were to pick up replacements

Here is a pic of the lap steel

Thanks
Tim

[Noah Miller]

This is what the originals looked like:



You can get a white chicken-head knob from any guitar parts supplier. The volume knob is a little less common, but can be found on Ebay and from vintage radio parts suppliers.

[Tim McKane]

Thanks I will keep an eye out ebay for it

it also looks like the chimes plate is missing also..

fortunately its sounds good

[Doug Beaumier]

New replacement "Chicken Head" knobs are available from http://angela.com



They are for 1950s amps, but may fit your New Yorker. Check the specs. Fits 1/4" dia. solid shaft guitar pots.




Fender Black With Dot '50s Vintage Style Guitar & Amp Knob

[Noah Miller]

it also looks like the chimes plate is missing also..

That's very odd - the tone settings are engraved into the top of the guitar, not on a separate plate.

[Tim McKane]

I looked at it a little closer.. looks like it is broken off just after the cover.. that's where the white plastic stops also

[Tim McKane]

Hi Doug
I ordered those knobs

thanks again

New replacement "Chicken Head" knobs are available from http://angela.com



They are for 1950s amps, but may fit your New Yorker. Check the specs. Fits 1/4" dia. solid shaft guitar pots.




Fender Black With Dot '50s Vintage Style Guitar & Amp Knob

[Tim McKane]

Hi Doug
the knobs you recommended fit great

Thanks

[Doug Beaumier]

Great! Maybe you should "age" them to match the guitar. It's possible to relic knobs by soaking them in coffee and sanding them lightly with light sandpaper or steel wool. Some guys even use shoe polish on them!