guitar knobs

Articles on Guitar Knobs

Guitar Knobs / 12 Dec 2025 / Charlotte Bennett

Guitar Knobs: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Replacing control knobs is one of the easiest guitar upgrades — here is what to look for so you get the right fit and style first time.

Guitar Knobs / 16 Jul 2025 / James Harrison

Guitar Knobs Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Guitar knobs do more than they look like — here is a clear rundown of types, materials, shaft fitting and what actually matters when choosing one.

Guitar Knobs / 17 Jun 2025 / Charlotte Bennett

Common Guitar Knobs Mistakes to Avoid

Small and simple as they are, replacement knobs can go wrong in several frustrating ways — here is what to watch out for.

Guitar Knobs / 9 Mar 2025 / James Harrison

Guitar Knobs for Beginners: A Complete Guide

The controls on your electric guitar do more than you think — here is a clear, no-jargon explanation of what each knob does and how to use it.

Guitar Knobs / 22 Jan 2025 / Rebecca Turner

The Best Guitar Knobs for the Money

From budget plastic dome sets to precision-machined aluminium, here are the best replacement knobs by style and what makes each one worth buying.

Control at your fingertips

Guitar knobs are the small controls used to adjust volume and tone on many electric and semi-acoustic instruments. Although compact, guitar knobs have a direct effect on how a player shapes sound during performance, recording and practice.

Practical tonal shaping

With guitar knobs, musicians can brighten a sound, soften harsh highs or balance output levels without changing pickups or amplifier settings. That makes guitar knobs especially useful for live players who need quick tonal changes between songs or sections.

Style and replacement

Guitar knobs also contribute to the look and feel of an instrument, with different styles, markings and materials available. For UK guitarists restoring older instruments or customising a favourite model, guitar knobs are a simple but effective upgrade point.