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 Wanted - 3 no. cream bakelite/dakaware chickenhead knobs
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 Philthy
 Location: Newcastle, NSW
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Hi All,

I am chasing three cream-coloured chicken head knobs for an early 60's resortarion project.

Like these: http://www.grouseguitars.com/sold/morepics/moremoodyblonde.htm

Any leads appreciated.

Cheers
Phil
 
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
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Evatco in QLD has a similar style: https://www.evatco.com.au/knob-ch-cr

But if you want Dakaware originals I think eBay will be your best bet, or maybe this mob in Germany :

https://www.don-audio.com/Daka-Ware-Chicken-Head-Knob-Black_1

(URL says black but actual item is ivory)
 
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 Philthy
 Location: Newcastle, NSW
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Thanks for that - chasing something of similar vintage
 
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 Marcc
 Location: Wangaratta, VIC
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Try Mouser & start at page 22 of 67 of knobs.
 
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 GTC
 Location: Sydney, NSW
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On the subject of these knobs, I bought a genuine vintage black Dekaware chicken head knob on eBay a month or so back to finish off a piece of vintage test gear. It was the only one I could find. Then last Saturday I paid $10 for a mystery box of assorted junk at an auction and, blow me down, there amongst the junk were 3 such NOS knobs.
 
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