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[[File:Potentiometer knob with set screw.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Potentiometer knob with set screw.]]Splined push on knobs fit splined pot shafts. Pots with with round or D shafts require knobs with plain holes that if not push fit, have set screws to hold them in place. Most spline shaft pots have a slightly smaller diameter shaft than round or D shaft. Usually splines are 6mm while most round ones are 1/4" (6.35mm). So 1/4" setscrew knobs will end up slightly lopsided when tightened onto a 6mm spline shaft. Knobs fastened by a collet require a box spanner to fasten them.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=54215&sid=0c1a5b9d1c9d353c1a8e025489dcf6ac knurled vs round shaft pots], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2012</ref><ref>Wikipedia: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_knob Control knob]</ref>
== Knobs in common use ==
=== MU ===▼
[[Moog]] style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs also used by [http://www.synthesizers.com Synthesizers.com], [http://www.stgsoundlabs.com/ STG Soundlabs], etc. are manufactured by Cosmo Corporation.<ref name="yu">[http://yusynth.net/technique/knobs.html Control knobs], YuSynth</ref> Available at:▼
*Synthesizers.com, [http://www.synthesizers.com/parts.html Parts]▼
*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]▼
=== EMS ===▼
The [[EMS VCS3]] knobs were made by [[Cliff Components]], part number CL1606. Available in two sizes, the cap insert was satin or shiny silver, or with any of nine colours. Cliff no longer produce the knobs with coloured inserts.<ref name="yu"/> Available at:▼
*Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/ems-style-knobs/ ‘EMS’ Style Knobs]▼
*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]▼
=== Aries, Macbeth, Modcan B ===
[[Aries modular]]s used ridged knobs which these days are mainly used by [[Ken Macbeth]] and on [[Modcan B]] modules.<ref name="yu"/>
=== MOTM ===▼
[[MOTM]] uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs. Available at:▼
*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]▼
=== Buchla ===
[[Buchla]] synths use Rogan knobs, <ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=34941 Rogan knobs group buy], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2011</ref> and also Davies Molding knobs on 100 and 200 series modules.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80148 Rogan Unskirted Knobs and Buchla Davies Knobs], Muff Wiggler forum, March 2013</ref> Available through group buys at Muff Wiggler forum or at:
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* Mouser, Davies Molding big: [http://uk.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Davies-Molding/1600BM/?qs=KXwHq3qc7XD21ujvolpcaw%3D%3D 5164-1600BM]
* Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/davies-skirted-knobs/ Davies Skirted Knobs]
▲The [[EMS VCS3]] knobs were made by [[Cliff Components]], part number CL1606. Available in two sizes, the cap insert was satin or shiny silver, or with any of nine colours. Cliff no longer produce the knobs with coloured inserts.<ref name="yu"/> Available at:
=== Frac === ▼
▲*Thonk, [http://www.thonk.co.uk/shop/ems-style-knobs/ ‘EMS’ Style Knobs]
== Illuminated knobs ==▼
▲*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
=== Eurorack ===
[[BugBrand]], [[Analogue Systems]] and [[Metasonix]] use Re'an Soft-Touch 16 mm skirt knobs for 6mm T18 shafts.<ref name="p300">https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=32814 Rean P300's are bags of win for Doepfer], Muff Wiggler forum, Apr 2011</ref><ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5107 eurorack widths of panels?], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2009</ref><ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=375465 resolved], Muff Wiggler forum, Jan 2011</ref>
[[Doepfer]], [[TipTop]] and [[Plan B]] use 16mm wide knobs on 6mm T18 shafts.<ref name="p300"/>
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[[Blacet]] use Re'an Soft-Touch knobs for 6mm D shafts.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=375465 resolved], Muff Wiggler forum, Jan 2011</ref><ref name="p300"/>
▲=== MOTM ===
▲[[MOTM]] uses ALCO PKES90B1/4 knobs. Available at:
▲*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
▲=== MU ===
▲[[Moog]] style "fluted taper skirt" control knobs also used by [http://www.synthesizers.com Synthesizers.com], [http://www.stgsoundlabs.com/ STG Soundlabs], etc. are manufactured by Cosmo Corporation.<ref name="yu">[http://yusynth.net/technique/knobs.html Control knobs], YuSynth</ref> Available at:
▲*Synthesizers.com, [http://www.synthesizers.com/parts.html Parts]
▲*Bridechamber, [http://bridechamber.com/Knobs.html Knobs]
[[Serge]] use the Davies 1900-H knob.<ref>[https://www.muffwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5107 eurorack widths of panels?], Muff Wiggler forum, May 2009</ref>
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