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Fisher Tuning Knob could be larger
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WAF (Wife Accesptance Factor) was a big deal back in the 60's. So a lot of the manufacturers probably had interior designers on staff. Putting a larger knob on the tuning shaft throws off the balance of the unit.
However, the 65 and newer receivers have a larger knob and the design is close to what is on the 400-500/800-C's. The shaft's are the same so they will fit, but not as close to the front panel.
See this thread for an 800-C with newer style knobs. I did this out of necessity while looking for a set of knobs, cheap. Haven't found any yet.
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=530736
However, the 65 and newer receivers have a larger knob and the design is close to what is on the 400-500/800-C's. The shaft's are the same so they will fit, but not as close to the front panel.
See this thread for an 800-C with newer style knobs. I did this out of necessity while looking for a set of knobs, cheap. Haven't found any yet.
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=530736
TheRed1
Console Conservationist
Fisher's '59 Contemporary II R-31-S receiver came with two different sized knobs. I've always wondered what the proper, factory configuration was since they're interchangeable. All of the illustrations in Fisher's sales literature were recycled from the '57-58 Contemporary (I) so they are of no help. The R-20 receiver used in that model had different style knobs in a different configuration. When I bought mine the large knobs were on the selector switch and volume as shown in the first photo. That asymmetric arrangement has always kind of bothered me.
To me it makes most sense using a larger knob on the selector switch. The extra leverage is helpful in overcoming the resistance of the detents. Perhaps that argues in favor of Fisher also having originally used a large knob on the volume control since that is also the ON/OFF switch with a detent. This thread prompted me to try the larger knob on the station selector but I don't find any advantage, (other than symmetry,) from using it in that position. Admittedly, all of these knobs are larger than those used on later Fishers so my experience might not be typical. The knobs on my 400, 500 and 800C are definitely much skinnier but I still find them ergonomically pleasing.
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To me it makes most sense using a larger knob on the selector switch. The extra leverage is helpful in overcoming the resistance of the detents. Perhaps that argues in favor of Fisher also having originally used a large knob on the volume control since that is also the ON/OFF switch with a detent. This thread prompted me to try the larger knob on the station selector but I don't find any advantage, (other than symmetry,) from using it in that position. Admittedly, all of these knobs are larger than those used on later Fishers so my experience might not be typical. The knobs on my 400, 500 and 800C are definitely much skinnier but I still find them ergonomically pleasing.
Test Configuration:
Larry, could of sworn I saw a set today on the auction site, expensive though...
Just replace the tuning knob with large one piece double knob, like the on/off knob. That will feel a lot "fatter" to your fingers, and it will be a perfect match for the rest of the knobs. :yes:
Think of it as a "custom". 
If the knobs are any other then FISHER, the it's blasphemy. Improvisation if FISHER Knobs.
I sinned. Ouch.......
IMTubeHead
OsteoFisheritis
Ok guys...I gotta say it.....Size IS everything!!
John
John
Ok guys...I gotta say it.....Size IS everything!!
John
You're right, Manhattan girls look at the big wallet too.
thefragger
Certified Crazy.
That looks like a H.H. Scott knob. FISHER didn't use any with set screws that I've ever seen. Looks like the knob on my Scott 342.
Larry
