Jazz Bass Knobs vs Jaguar knobs

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Jazz Bass Knobs vs Jaguar knobs

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Are Fender Jazz Bass knobs (larger ones) the same size as standard Fender Jaguar knobs?

I have always wanted different color Jaguar knobs for Mustangs and Jaguars but never found anything but black.

I even found Jazz Bass knobs in a variety of colors but have never had them side by side to compare them.

Jaguar Bass Knob sets

I wouldn't even mind if they were a slight bit larger than Jaguar knobs if they would attach properly.
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Re: Jazz Bass Knobs vs Jaguar knobs

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I believe so.
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Re: Jazz Bass Knobs vs Jaguar knobs

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I might go ahead and order a set to compare them.

In addition to black, they had aged white, green, red,blue purple and brown.

Even if I end up with the extra small knob I could possibly use it later.
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Re: Jazz Bass Knobs vs Jaguar knobs

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I ordered the Jazz bass knobs off Amazon.

The knobs have brass inserts and set screws.
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The smaller knob is bigger than the knobs on my MBM Fuzzface.
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The larger knobs are not as big as standard black Mustang/Jaguar knobs. They kinda remind be of some of the old Japanese Fender knobs.
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If you have a guitar project, these could be a cool option for you.
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Re: Jazz Bass Knobs vs Jaguar knobs

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They almost look the part, gotta say I prefer the more rounded edges of the Jaguar/Mustang knobs
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Re: Jazz Bass Knobs vs Jaguar knobs

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Nick wrote: Mon Feb 27, 2023 6:41 pm They almost look the part, gotta say I prefer the more rounded edges of the Jaguar/Mustang knobs
I totally agree about preferring the rounded knobs. The only problem is you can only get black knobs from Fender/Squier.

For $7 they were pretty good knobs.
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Squier FSR Sparkle Jaguar | Squier CV Mustang |1971 Fender Bronco| Baja Telecaster |