12-21-2005, 05:08 PM
Hi Dave
From your description, it sounds like you have the 5-band version of the 16B tombstone. Yes, it originally used hex knobs. I've seen some with small hex knobs on the volume and tone controls and large hex knobs on the band switch and the tuning shaft. I have also seen them with three small hex knobs across the bottom (volume, band switch, tone). I have one in here now for restoration; it has three small hex knobs across the bottom.
For your tuning knob, you need a reproduction hex knob that has a set screw, not a metal insert for push-on use. Antique Electronic Supply used to sell these; I'm not sure if they still do, as they seem to be geared more toward guitar amp enthusiasts and audiophools these days.
From your description, it sounds like you have the 5-band version of the 16B tombstone. Yes, it originally used hex knobs. I've seen some with small hex knobs on the volume and tone controls and large hex knobs on the band switch and the tuning shaft. I have also seen them with three small hex knobs across the bottom (volume, band switch, tone). I have one in here now for restoration; it has three small hex knobs across the bottom.
For your tuning knob, you need a reproduction hex knob that has a set screw, not a metal insert for push-on use. Antique Electronic Supply used to sell these; I'm not sure if they still do, as they seem to be geared more toward guitar amp enthusiasts and audiophools these days.
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Ron Ramirez
Ferdinand IN
