Schaller Toggle switch knob SAE 8-32 Black Pickup selector

Schaller Toggle Switch Knob SAE 8-32 Black — Precision Fit for LP-Style Guitars

The Schaller Toggle Switch Knob SAE 8-32 Black is a screw-on replacement tip for the toggle switch on LP-style electric guitars and basses. Engineered in Germany by Schaller, this knob is built for players and technicians who need an exact-match replacement for worn, lost, or upgraded switch tips on instruments fitted with imperial-threaded toggle switches. The knob combines solid brass construction with a clean black finish, giving it both the durability and the understated look that suits black-hardware guitars and vintage-style restorations. Designed specifically for switches with an SAE 8-32 thread, it provides a snug fit that won't loosen during performance.

Solid Brass Construction with a Clean Black Finish

Unlike plastic switch tips that wear down and crack over time, this model is machined from solid brass — the same material used across Schaller's premium hardware line — for long-term reliability on stage and in the studio. The black surface coating matches the hardware found on many LP-style and modern electric guitars, making it a discreet visual upgrade that doesn't clash with pickup covers, bridge saddles, or tuner buttons.

Material and Build Quality

The brass body gives the knob enough mass to feel solid under the fingertip without adding noticeable weight to the instrument. At just 4 grams, it preserves the balance of the guitar while still providing a confident grip when flipping between pickup positions.

• Material: Brass — solid metal construction for long service life
• Surface Finish: Black — matches black hardware and stealth-style builds
• Weight: 4 g — adds no perceptible heft to the instrument

Dimensions and Thread Specification

The compact profile keeps the switch lever's overall length close to factory spec, so the tip sits at the correct height above the pickguard or guitar top. The SAE 8-32 imperial thread is the standard used on many US-made toggle switches, including common LP-style and G-Style switches.

• Thread: SAE 8-32 imperial — fits switches with matching imperial threading
• Height: 13.9 mm — keeps switch profile close to original
• Width: 7.9 mm — comfortable fingertip contact area

Compatibility and Application

This knob is intended as a direct replacement or upgrade for the switch tip on LP-style and similar G-Style toggle switches. It is suitable for both electric guitars and electric basses that use a toggle switch with an SAE 8-32 thread, making it a versatile spare-part for guitar technicians and players who maintain their own instruments.

• Switch Style: LP-style / G-Style toggle — screw-on tip for standard toggle switches
• Suitable For: E-Guitar, E-Bass, LP-Type — works across solid-body electrics
• Scope of Supply: 1 piece — single replacement knob