True Historic CAB Top Hat Knob for Gibson® Guitars

Reverse engineered from an authentic 1958 Gibson® Les Paul®, these knobs faithfully reproduce the classic top hat profile, period-correct dimensions and they even have that dimpled center that helped define the golden era of electric guitar design.

The Norlin® True Historic Series represents hardware exactly as it would have appeared on a new Gibson® guitar hanging on a music store wall in the 1950s and 1960s.

From custom builds to historic reissues, when authenticity matters, CAB top hat knobs deliver the perfect blend of vintage-correct styling and modern precision. Sometimes the smallest details make the biggest difference.

Individual Norlin® true historic top hat knob for Gibson® guitars. Compatible with CTS®, Bourns®, Seymour Duncan® and DiMarzio® potentiometers.

• Base Material: Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB)
• Country of Manufacture: Made in USA
• Numbering: Embossed 1 thru 10
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Size: Inch - Fine Spline (24)

Available in:

• Black
  • SKU: TE2007
• Gold
  • SKU: TE2006

Gibson® first introduced the top hat control knob in the mid 1950s, featuring black or gold skirted designs with numbers around the base.

Embossed guitar knobs are a step up in quality from stamped versions. This method is a nod to traditional craftsmanship of earlier production methods. By pressing the numbering directly into the material, it ensures a clean, crisp imprint every single time while giving the numbers a distinctive, three-dimensional look.

Cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) is a durable, organic bio-plastic derived from renewable sources such as wood pulp and cotton. The very same plastic used on original, historic guitar models from the golden era; giving parts made from CAB not only a vintage look, but also the authentic feel and aging characteristics players expect. Unlike modern synthetic plastics, CAB develops a warm patina over time, making it the choice for restorations or for anyone seeking that period correct touch.

Norlin® is the historic brand you’ve trusted since 1969. Specializing in replacement guitar parts to repair and refurbish vintage classics. Ushering in a new Norlin® era.

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