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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
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 Posted - 01/04/2006 : 18:46:51
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these grommets definitely aren't very expensive; I think they're like 80 cents each, maybe less. that's really weird that Home Depot's stock varies like that. I would have thought that a big company like that would have the same suppliers for all stores, to streamline things.
if they won't let you place a special order (how many are you looking for?), let me know and I'll see if I can get them to you for actual cost + actual postage charges.... |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2006 : 18:29:24
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I went to home depot this morning, and ended up buying 3 more of these 5/16" grommets to have as spares. FWIW, they were $0.72 each, and there were a mix of new and old labels in the drawer (the newer ones were marked "NEOPRENE", the old ones mis-spelled "NEOPREME"). I didn't catch the spelling error way back when....
walrus, were you ever able to order any of these grommets? |
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Paul Carusoe
Copper Member
USA
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Posted - 01/20/2006 : 00:09:37
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| Is that 5/16 inside diameter or outside? I tried one with 5/8 outside & 5/16 inside and it was like trying to have relations with a barbie doll...tight fit. Work in progress. |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 18:08:41
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| I'm not sure what the 5/16" physically represents; the neoprene rubber is rather "squishy", and when I tried to measure these with a caliper, the measurements were somewhat arbitrary.... |
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phostenix
Gold Member
USA
754 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 20:43:37
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The 5/16" is the inside diameter (ID) of the grommet. The problem is that most grommets (I love that word for some reason  ) that have a 5/16" ID have an outside diameter much larger than the Boss grommet. Boss calls them "pedal guides", BTW. Then, if you can find one that is close in size to the Boss part, it is usually a softer compound than what Boss is using. The Boss part must be something like a vinyl - it is harder than rubber. Standard grommets get torn up pretty quickly by the screw digging in to them - it cuts through them quicker than the Boss part.
Grace and peace,
Steve
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 21:11:45
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I got some grommets in the mail today. Outer diameter is 10mm and inner diameter is 6.3mm. They're made of plastic which is a bit harder than the rubber grommets Boss uses but it's not that far away.
I just fitted one to my SP-1. I wish the inner diameter was a little larger. The 5/16" (8mm) is probably perfect. The outer diameter of my grommets are just right. I can see how the 5/8" (15.8mm) grommet was a tight fit. |
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visserman
Platinum Member
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Posted - 03/03/2006 : 14:18:42
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Since we all may have some pedals which may be in need for a replacement grommet why not contact your local dealer and ask them to get in touch with Roland's Spares department?
Here is what I did yesterday:
Went to my local dealer and just asked them to get in touch with Roland's Spare department and ask them about replacement rings for the Bosspedals, the ones which are in the batt. compartment where the screw goes through.
Okay you may have to work a little on your staffmembers form your Local dealer as they may look at you in disbelieve [They already do that with me anyway, so it does not feel that bad really.............]
The most surprising thing was that the people at Roland's end knew straight away what the guy was talking about and promised to sent a few replacement grommets, so all in all, Roland does have them for us so why not contact them, saves the hassle of right diameter and the kind of matrial they are made from as they will be exactely the same as what was in your pedal before.
Just give it a try.
Oh you may all now wonder about the price? Well I do not know that yet, but cannot be that much eh, and since your are odering, just get a few of them as you may get some more pedals in at a later stage which do not contain any grommets [or worn ones] so might as well think ahead here.
Just one more comment about what Phostenix mentioned before about the material the grommets are made out of: The older pedals [first issue with momentory switch and the ones which come straight after them] these seem to have real rubber grommets, and they just seem to "evaporate" with time, they will leave dark markings inside your pedal when you try to remove them.
Pedals which came after the first issue ones do not seem to have that issue, and the newer ones do certainly have grommets which feel a little sturdier, so any new grommet would be fine for any pedal and once you are done they will probably last you for a long time to come. |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2006 : 15:47:02
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Good point.
You don't necessarily have to go through your local store as Roland in most countries are willing to sell parts directly to end users. It is however nice to let the store handle the shipping costs instead. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 03/03/2006 : 16:55:16
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Long and McQuade, a chain here in Canada, is really good about this stuff - they have an instore tech department, and I went there to get a replacement thumbscrew (one of my pedals came with a bent one) and they ordered a dozen of them, next time I came in they just gave it to me because I took to trips and wasn't worth their while to write it up.
It helps to make friends with the service gurus!!!
Most shops, if they need something and will order in quanity so atleast you may be able to influence someone to build a small inventory of boss parts (knobs, clean bottom plates, grommets, pedal springs, battery snaps, on-off switches etc) |
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visserman
Platinum Member
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Posted - 03/03/2006 : 19:21:02
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Originally posted by bossarea
Good point.
You don't necessarily have to go through your local store as Roland in most countries are willing to sell parts directly to end users. It is however nice to let the store handle the shipping costs instead.
I used to think that you would need an account in oder to buy from Roland directly, but from your info it seems that that is not the case, great!!!.
Well I will visit my local store some time next week just to see if they have been successful.
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
1172 Posts |
Posted - 03/17/2006 : 04:48:08
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$1.43 each ouch through roland canada.
$15.00 minimum order plus shipping.
that's a lot for 1/2 a cent of neoprene! |
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visserman
Platinum Member
1072 Posts |
Posted - 03/18/2006 : 18:07:14
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Originally posted by starr36
$1.43 each ouch through roland canada.
$15.00 minimum order plus shipping.
that's a lot for 1/2 a cent of neoprene!
Try it trough you local dealer and ask them to get in touch with Roland and you will find out how Roland treats their customers!!!
Really it is worth the try!! |
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Mats GBG
Copper Member
Sweden
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Posted - 05/16/2006 : 15:36:55
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I sent a mail to Roland Sweden (service@roland.se) about ordering them. Here's the reply. It's in Swedish so if someone feels like translating it, please do...
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Hej Mats!
Du kan best�lla fr�n oss eller via din musikhandlare. Delen heter Pedal guide bush p/n 2215770201 och kostar 9:-/st inkl moms.
Tillkommer exp avgift 56,25 och frakt (postf�rskott vid leverans direkt fr�n oss.)
Mvh
Bj�rn Hedman
Roland Scandinavia as
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2006 : 15:47:32
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Hej Mats!
Du kan best�lla fr�n oss eller via din musikhandlare. Delen heter Pedal guide bush p/n 2215770201 och kostar 9:-/st inkl moms.
Tillkommer exp avgift 56,25 och frakt (postf�rskott vid leverans direkt fr�n oss.)
Mvh
Bj�rn Hedman
Roland Scandinavia as
I'll take a stab at the translation.
You can order from us or from your local music store. The part is called pedal guide push p/n 2215770201 and costs 9 SEK (US $1.25) each, VAT included. 56.25 SEK (US $7.70) shipping and handling will be added (must be prepaid if delivered directly from us).
Regards,
Bj�rn Hedman
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Dingus
Silver Member
USA
472 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2006 : 20:20:13
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FYI: replacement rubber grommets for Boss pedals
