Textured Knobs for Seamless Control
Gotoh's VK3 metal dome knobs are an effective and sightly solution to replacing lost or broken control knobs, along with adding massive personality to your favorite axe. Given their textured construction and smooth control, VK3 knobs are a cinch to navigate when locking in the perfect tone or dynamics. Sweetwater guitarists also appreciate Gotoh's wide array of color schemes, ensuring you'll find a proper fit for the guitars in your collection.
Gotoh: Japan’s leading hardware purveyor since 1960
Founded in 1960, Gotoh reigns as Japan’s perpetual champion of machine head manufacturing. The company’s seeds were planted in 1950 when Masao Gotoh’s research lab began producing strings for violins. Mid-century disruptions in music technology prompted a pivot to guitar hardware, and by 1960, Gotoh was ascendant in the guitar market. Today, dozens of worldwide brands finalize instruments using Gotoh tuners, tailpieces, and beyond, arming players with reliable string performance and impeccable tuning stability. While Gotoh aftermarket parts can be difficult to procure in the United States, Sweetwater’s direct relationship offers an attractively wide range of Gotoh parts. Here, you can also find aesthetics and technical features that fuel your vision, spanning vintage-inspired favorites to modern designs.

Gotoh VK3 Features:
- Replacement control knob for electric guitar
- Indented texture for easy control
- Available in a variety of colors for instrument personalization