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Re: [Simmons Drums] Possible source of pots and knobs for Simmons SDS9 and others

2017-02-01 by Jim Barber

Ask about the SDSV and SDS6 also.


> On Feb 1, 2017, at 5:01 AM, jesper jesper@... [Simmons_Drums] <Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
> 
> Yes, Cliff are the maker of the knobs and have several coloured caps to 
> choose from too. If you happen to own a EDP Wasp and a few other (often 
> UK stuff, like Maplin's DIY) made back then they also use Cliff (but K9 
> in that case).
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> Den 2017-01-31 kl. 16:56, skrev Chris Wareham chris@... <mailto:chris@...> 
> [Simmons_Drums]:
> >
> >
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I've think I've found the source of the pots and knobs on the SDS9, and
> > probably
> > a few other bits of Simmons kit. They were made by Cliff, who are still in
> > business and also appear to still be selling them. The knobs appear to
> > be the
> > K85 model:
> >
> > http://www.cliffuk.co.uk/products/knobs/rotary.htm
> >
> > I'm going to contact them and see if they are willing to help identify
> > the pots
> > on my SDS9.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Chris
> 
>

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