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Permalink Reply by surffrogg on March 7, 2009 at 4:34am

most of the brass ones are tarp gromets I think they get them at home depot or true value. I usually use drain covers. There are also a few other ideas out there but can't recall them all right now

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Permalink Reply by Delta Blues Classics - JStoltz on March 7, 2009 at 11:06am

The larger ones that I use on my guitars are called Closet Pole Sockets and are found in the closet shelving area at Lowes. They have about a 1 3/8" opening and come with the mounting screws. I just bore a 1 1/2" hole and drop em in. 2 to a pack for $1.47. One socket in each pack is full round and the other has a cutout. You'll see what I mean when you look at them. Here's a pic so you can see one on a guitar. Jeff Jeff

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Permalink Reply by Braxton Nagle on March 9, 2009 at 3:26pm

I think their just called sound hole covers. Stew mac has them under resonator parts. I've been using decorative drain covers from my hardware store.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Howlin Dog Haines on March 24, 2009 at 9:17pm

Curtain grommets might work for holes to. They come in sizes about the size of closet pole hangers.

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Permalink Reply by Mark Werner on March 31, 2009 at 4:35am

I've used "computer grommets" as well. They are plastic grommets you put in your desktop to prevent wires from chafing on the sharp edge of the hole. Usually 1 1/2". They come in black, gray, chrome, or gold; I get 'em at the small-parts bin at my local hardware store. If you bought a computer desk, you may have a few lying around as they usually include more than you need.

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