[sdiy] OBX style knobs

[Cary Roberts]

>I need to replace 3 knobs for my OBX... Do you have any source for them
?
>(are the same as in OB SEM modules ?)
>
>What's the correct name for this knob style (skirted with removable
>cap and screwable from top...) ?

They're called collet knobs.  I'm pretty sure the originals were
manufactured by Elma.  The SEM has glossy black knobs.  The OBX and
later Oberheim synths have flat black knobs.  You'll need to purchase
the cap and pointer separately.  Here's the PDF:

http://www.elma.com/Admin/ProductionFiles1/ProductTypeFile/137/English/K
nobs.pdf


-Cary