Sewing spools for control knobs

Posted by Mark Reaney on January 26, 2011 at 12:44pm

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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  • Mark Reaney January 28, 2011 at 11:16am

    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.

  • KK Dirty Money January 26, 2011 at 3:53pm
    What is the red switch-looking thing near the knob?
  • KK Dirty Money January 26, 2011 at 3:52pm

    Excellent idea, thanks for sharing. 

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

    They look super-cool!

    thanks again

    KK

  • Mark Reaney January 26, 2011 at 3:02pm

    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.

  • Wichita Sam January 26, 2011 at 1:40pm
    nice look,  what are you using for soundhole screen?
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