Best way to get PRS knobs to stay in place?

[BlackhawksCRNA]

Sorry for such a basic thing but my push/pull tone knob on my ME is loose and every time I split the coils it falls off. What is the best method to get this back on properly?

 

[bodia]

Sorry for such a basic thing but my push/pull tone knob on my ME is loose and every time I split the coils it falls off. What is the best method to get this back on properly?

Use a flat blade screw driver to widen the split on the shaft. The SE's do have the split end shaft, correct?

 

[mookyshoots]

Use a flat blade screw driver to widen the split on the shaft. The SE's do have the split end shaft, correct?

This. Just be careful that you don't slip and damage the finish.

 

[88prs]

you can take a small rectangle of black electrical tape and, sticky side down, place on the pot then slide the knob over it.

 

[Tim S]

Once you have your knob secured, try placing a silicone vape band around the knob.

I never knew what was one until someone posted about them here. They fit nicely and make it easy to grip the lampshade knobs for pulls.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

A small adjustment on the shaft goes a long way!

 

[Tim S]

A small adjustment on the shaft goes a long way!

That’s NOT what she said.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

That’s NOT what she said.

Giggle and maybe you’re doing it wrong!

Giggles louder!

Cough, cough, splutter!

 

[alantig]

That’s NOT what she said.

What she said was, "I can only make small adjustments on a shaft this size."

But we still respect you.

 

[RickP]

Use a flat blade screw driver to widen the split on the shaft. The SE's do have the split end shaft, correct?

This is the fix for split shaft pots. Be gentle, however. It doesn’t take a lot to break off one side and then, if you do, the pot must be replaced.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

This is the fix for split shaft pots. Be gentle, however. It doesn’t take a lot to break off one side and then, if you do, the pot must be replaced.

I have a fix. A small piece of plastic, glued into the gap of the spline and the piece that has snapped off and voila! No need for a new pot.

I know because we had to do this for my cousins guitar recently. Just make sure that your knob fits before applying adhesive and allow it to dry fully.

 

[RickP]

I have a fix. A small piece of plastic, glued into the gap of the spline and the piece that has snapped off and voila! No need for a new pot.

I know because we had to do this for my cousins guitar recently. Just make sure that your knob fits before applying adhesive and allow it to dry fully.

Or this.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Or this.

I just cheated, because it was a brand new push pull that I was too cheap to replace!