Fender Coronado II (newer reissue) volume knob issue

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rswelling

Apr 30, 2009
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The knob is loose, and I am not sure how to get the bugger off (no small screw in it and I can't access the inside except via the f hole). I tried pulling on it a bit, don't want to break it if that is not the best way to get at it. It doesn't feel like there is a loose nut (I can get a finger in there and turn the volume up), so I am not sure how to tighten it up. Rather annoying design! Anyone have one of these?
 
#2
The knob is loose but also won't come off the shaft?
Usually those are two different things.
Where are you putting your finger to turn the volume up?
 
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rswelling said:
If I slide my finger in the f hole I can push it up against the body underneath, the whole assembly is loose make sense? I can't tell if there is a nut that is supposed to tighten it down...doesn't feel like it.
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Okay you have two problems, both minor. There is no set screw, so they MUST be push on knobs. They can be rather hard to break loose, so slip a spoon under either side of the knob and pry up (by pushing down on the spoon handles); once the knob starts moving you will be able to remove it with your fingers. Once the knob is off you will see the nut that holds the volume control on, tighten it. Replace the knob. While you're there you might as well do them all.

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sissy kathy said:
Okay you have two problems, both minor. There is no set screw, so they MUST be push on knobs. They can be rather hard to break loose, so slip a spoon under either side of the knob and pry up (by pushing down on the spoon handles); once the knob starts moving you will be able to remove it with your fingers. Once the knob is off you will see the nut that holds the volume control on, tighten it. Replace the knob. While you're there you might as well do them all.
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OP should put a credit card, or something similar, under the spoons to not mar the finish. Depending on how hard you have to push you can get cracks that way.
 
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lz4005 said:
OP should put a credit card, or something similar, under the spoons to not mar the finish. Depending on how hard you have to push you can get cracks that way.
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I was taught to use a business card with a hole cut in it to go around the knob while using the spoon trick. Works wonders on Stratocasters. This is a hollowbody bass, though, so extra care should be taken.
 
#7
lz4005 said:
OP should put a credit card, or something similar, under the spoons to not mar the finish. Depending on how hard you have to push you can get cracks that way.
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You can, but the use of two spoon minimizes the risk by spreading that pressure over two spots. It also insures an even pull reducing the pressure even further. I've never put anything under the spoon, but then again I've only ever had to use that on solid bodies.
 
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sissy kathy said:
You can, but the use of two spoon minimizes the risk by spreading that pressure over two spots. It also insures an even pull reducing the pressure even further. I've never put anything under the spoon, but then again I've only ever had to use that on solid bodies.
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I had an older guitar with a brittle clear finish and very stuck knobs crack doing the spoon trick. Been extra careful ever since.
 
#9
Spoons Are for soup and they dent wood. Slide the edge of a thin strong towel under the edge of the knob. Wrap more of the edge around and under until it's all the way around gather the towel up in your hand and twist it til its firmly gripping the knob. Pull straight up.
 
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sissy kathy said:
Okay you have two problems, both minor. There is no set screw, so they MUST be push on knobs. They can be rather hard to break loose, so slip a spoon under either side of the knob and pry up (by pushing down on the spoon handles); once the knob starts moving you will be able to remove it with your fingers. Once the knob is off you will see the nut that holds the volume control on, tighten it. Replace the knob. While you're there you might as well do them all.

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Thanks all for the responses, I was able to pry it off (didn't need a spoon just my mighty thumbs) and tighten it up. Easy peezy!
 
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