Take a look at the knobs on eBay (item number:162919395802). Probably the
ones you are looking for. I see that this listing only has 3 available. If
you only need one, then you should be good to go.

Cheers,
Dave M
(I'm from the old school too)



wrote:
I have an electric guitar. It has a 4 position switch that selects
which of the three pickups, or all of them. There is a piece of metal
that sticks up, which is supposed to have a knob on it. Knob was
missing. Besides appearance, that metal shaft is sharp and dont feel
good on the hand.

But this is not your typical round shaft, it's a flat piece of metal
about 1/4" wide and 1/32 inch thick. So the knob will have a slit in
it. The guitar is a Silvertone from probably the 1970s, so I wont
likely find an original knob. But I am not all that picky about
getting an original, as long as I can get something that fits.

I did call a music store and was told that they will check what they
have, but said he doubts they have anything. (Will call me back). So
it looks like I am gonna have to fidn something at an electronics
store or ebay. My question is *What do you call this sort of knob*? I
dont know what words to search for.