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ljplum12
Copper Member
USA
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 Posted - 03/04/2007 : 01:03:20
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| Does anyone know where I can get factory knobs? I'm looking into buying a HM-2, and it's got a knob missing, and since it's one of those fance orange ones, it may be a little more difficult. Also, where could I find the right pots, and the four way switch found in the DD-2. |
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mattoqua
Silver Member
Canada
438 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 02:29:01
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| Try contacting Roland and see if they have some extras |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 06:04:21
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hey bud. im actually looking for a DD-2 four way pot as well. i was thinking of ripping apart my AC-2 for its 4 way pot but i dont think its worth it.
if you find out where to get one, please let me know.
Thanks bud good luck. |
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tnsen
Bronze Member
Norway
50 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 13:33:33
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Hi.
I did call Roland Norway for my missing OD-1 Knob, an they did have one for me :)
So i guess you only have to call Roland in your vountry and the will help you out :) |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 14:46:50
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Roland has always been very helpful when I've called them.
Other posters have had different experiences so it sounds like their service differs a bit from country to country.
You can usually also go to your local music store and ask them for parts. They will order them from Roland and it may be cheaper for you as you don't have to pay shipping and handling.
The 3rd option is Ebay. Some sellers have knobs available but you could easily end up with the wrong type. For pots, rotary switches, thumb screws and grommets, Roland seems to be the best source though. |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 20:15:33
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| I'd like to find a grab-bag of 100 different Roland/BOSS parts for about $30. Wouldn't that be fuggin awesome? |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 21:43:41
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quote:
Originally posted by ljplum12
Does anyone know where I can get factory knobs? I'm looking into buying a HM-2, and it's got a knob missing, and since it's one of those fance orange ones, it may be a little more difficult. Also, where could I find the right pots, and the four way switch found in the DD-2.
Hi ljplum12
Which country do you live in?
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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mattoqua
Silver Member
Canada
438 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2007 : 23:11:19
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Originally posted by DeFrag
I'd like to find a grab-bag of 100 different Roland/BOSS parts for about $30. Wouldn't that be fuggin awesome?
I never buy pedals if theyre missing any parts, no matter how good a deal it is.
If a grab-bag was avaiable, I would start though.  |
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ljplum12
Copper Member
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2007 : 04:58:21
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| I'm in the states Dr. Bob. Does anyone have the number handy? |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 03/05/2007 : 09:49:51
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| I can be a little difficult to get orange knobs, Iīve tried with Roland Scandinavia (and they are extremely helpful) but they havnīt any and couldnīt order from Japan/Taiwan. They had just gray. |
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ljplum12
Copper Member
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2007 : 01:09:04
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| Well, if anyone is interested I contacted Boss. The had the knobs for the HM-2, they had the four-way switch for the DD-2, but they didn't have the potentiometer for the HM-2? Does anyone know what size pot it is, and if it's linear or logarithmic? Also, for all interested parties, the knob was $4.20 and the switch was $5.70. |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2007 : 13:41:02
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| ljplum12 they had the switch for the DD-2?? did you say you contacted Roalnd US? the switch was only $5? whoa |
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ljplum12
Copper Member
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2007 : 14:57:00
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Yeah, I was a little surprised they had that switch, but not the pot for the HM-2. I didn't think there would be that much variation in pots from one pedal to the next. The number I called is this one:
323.890.3700 |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 03/06/2007 : 16:16:09
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They go strictly by part number and asking for something that's been out of production for a long time is usually of no help.
I asked them for a knob for a CE-2. They didn't have any of those. I then asked if they had any for a SD-1 and that wasn't a problem. Obviously it's the same knob but they handle hundreds of Boss and Roland products and probably doesn't know that. Was surpised to hear they had the 4-way switch for the DD-2. Maybe the part number is the same as for the DD-3.
For the HM-2 pot you will probably have to look up the value and see if it's available on any other pedals still in production. I think mouser.com has these 16mm pots as well so that's an alternative.
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stratman
Silver Member
Australia
283 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 07:39:20
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Roland Australia have a lot of spares. I'm sure they even have CE-2 knobs.
If you like I can find out for you? I've made a good contact there over the last few months. |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 03/08/2007 : 13:35:00
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im in the process of buying a DD-3 for DIRT cheap. i think im just gonna take the 4 way switch outta the broken DD-3 and swap into my DD-2. :)
then make a TT-3 possibly |
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Parts is parts.
