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For a bit more of that "down home" feel, I have been using vintage wooden thread spools for the volume control knobs.  These are available by the dozens on e-bay, both new ones for crafters and old ones for collectors. I even saw some made of walnut.

 

The hole in the middle is a bit too large so I just wrapped a bit of tape around the post before pushing the spool on.

 

I also cut the spools down a bit because they seem too tall.

Mark

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nice look,  what are you using for soundhole screen?

That as a type of perforated sheet metal that was laying around our shop.  I've seen it at our local Tru-Value Hardware in very large sheets. Something like 24" x 36". Its was kinda pricey around $30.

This guitar has a built-in amp and speaker, so I needed something to protect the speaker.

Excellent idea, thanks for sharing. 

Would you mind posting a few more photos of your CBG's? 

They look super-cool!

thanks again

KK

What is the red switch-looking thing near the knob?

The built-in mini-amp runs on a 9v battery. So I put in the on/off switch to save the battery.  I should probably find a wooden dowel or something to put on it instead of the red plastic.

The 1/4 in jack is just supplimental, in case I want to run it through an amp and not use the built-in.

There's a picture of the innards of the thing on my page.

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