Play In Mark IV Push/Pull Knobs?

[sparklesmcgraw]

Hello all,

Just a quick question. I recently got my first Mark IV and have a query regarding the push/pull knobs. Should these knobs have a small amount of play in them when compared to the non push/pull knobs? For example is it normal that they can be jiggled slightly withough actually being turned?

Every knob that can be pulled does this ever so slightly, I am assuming this is normal? The rest of the knobs are rock solid.

Cheers!

 

[divil]

Mine does the same...this is my first MKIV so I can only presume it's sorta normal.

Divil :twisted:

 

[GD_NC]

Yes. Mine are the same.

 

[sparklesmcgraw]

Cheers guys!

 

[stephen sawall]

same :idea: :arrow: :mrgreen:

 

[dodger916]

+1. I hadn't noticed it.

 

[Aart]

All 3 Mk 4's I owned had that (A's and B). So I guess it's pretty normal.

 

[JimmyB]

It develops with age and use of the pots. The two Mk IVs I owned each had a bit of play, but the two Mk IIIs I still have each have a LOT of wiggle-wobble in the push-pull pots... an old-age-amp thing, methinks. :lol:

 

[divil]

This is also happening to my body....should I be worried!!! :lol:

Divil :twisted:

 

[JimmyB]

This is also happening to my body....should I be worried!!! :lol:

Depends on how much you enjoy pushin' and pullin' on that knob... or if you're having someone else do it for you! :wink:

 

[divil]

Hey!...I'm English mate....we don't do that sorta thing over here! :lol:

 

[emperor_black]

MK IV Type A early 90's...only the o/p (pull for silent recording) does have the play. Everything else's rock solid.

Actually, I just checked and they have tiny screws to hold the knobs in place. if you guys want to mess with it, all you need is a tiny screwdriver.

Also, if I want to get chicken-head knobs (for some reason I love those!) can I just order like 2 dozen of 'em from stew-macdonalds? Is there a better place to get like a set for mark iv for something? What's the protocol?

thanks

 

[stephen sawall]

MK IV Type A early 90's...only the o/p (pull for silent recording) does have the play. Everything else's rock solid.

Actually, I just checked and they have tiny screws to hold the knobs in place. if you guys want to mess with it, all you need is a tiny screwdriver.

Also, if I want to get chicken-head knobs (for some reason I love those!) can I just order like 2 dozen of 'em from stew-macdonalds? Is there a better place to get like a set for mark iv for something? What's the protocol?

thanks

i would think the pots are to close together for chicken heads. Just my guess.