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  • "Pothole" plugs??

    Is there a decent/inconspicuous-looking plug or press-in fastener that's well-suited for plugging unused potentiometer holes on modded instruments?

    Please advise, thx
    "New stuff always sucks" -Me

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    Re: "Pothole" plugs??

    I would keep the pot and knob on there as the least conspicuous....even if it has no function.

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    • #3
      Re: "Pothole" plugs??

      They're available in all sizes and many colors. Search "hole plugs."
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      "You should know better by now than to introduce science into a discussion of voodoo."
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        Re: "Pothole" plugs??

        Plastic auto body panel plugs
        Furniture plugs
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        • #5
          Re: "Pothole" plugs??

          Originally posted by eclecticsynergy View Post
          They're available in all sizes and many colors. Search "hole plugs."
          I knew a girl in college who needed those, but for different reasons than OP. The easiest most "duh" answer is to just leave the pot in the hole and not use it. I've never actually seen a hole plug for use on guitars, but these guys say they're out there, so search away.
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          • #6
            Re: "Pothole" plugs??

            I bought a custom guard for my Strat from Warmoth when I changed the pot configuration. Not the cheapest route but still...effective.

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            • #7
              Re: "Pothole" plugs??

              These are 7 mm much too small
              You want 10mm or 3/8
              But you can see what I mean

              GOOACC Nylon Bumper Fastener Rivet Clips Fender& Bumper Shield Retainer GM, Ford & Chrysler 7mm Hole Retainer Auto Body Clips - 100PCS https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017UBHQS..._BGIQBbT7T4Y4K
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              RG2EX1 w/ SD hot-rodded pickups / RG4EXFM1 w/ Carvin S22j/b + FVN middle
              SR500 / Martin 000CE-1/Epiphone Hummingbird
              Epiphone Florentine with OEM Probuckers
              Ehdwuld branded Blue semi hollow custom with JB/Jazz
              Reptile Green Gibson Custom Studio / Aqua Dean Shire semi hollow with piezo
              Carvin Belair / Laney GC80A Acoustic Amp (a gift from Guitar Player Mag)
              GNX3000 (yea I'm a modeler)

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              • #8
                Re: "Pothole" plugs??

                Regarding auto body fasteners, yeah that was my thought as well


                Originally posted by AlexR View Post
                I would keep the pot and knob on there as the least conspicuous....even if it has no function.
                Ive done that before, too, yes
                "New stuff always sucks" -Me

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                • #9
                  Re: "Pothole" plugs??

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                  • #10
                    Re: "Pothole" plugs??

                    I use electronics chassis hole plugs which are metal and silver in color and actually look like they may belong there instead of a hole.

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                    • #11
                      Re: "Pothole" plugs??

                      ok, a little old, but thought i'd pass this along -- had to move the knobs, and 3way switch on my schecter c1+ cause of my sloppy technique when i'm playing funk rhythm, so wound up with 3 holes -- didn't like the look of trhe plastic plugs, so i used a 1/2" plug from home depot for the big hole where the switch was, and 2 "5/16" for the little pot holes -- i like the look, reminds me of silver planets -- no volume or tune, since i never use them, and i have sd triple shots for switchingClick image for larger version

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                      • #12
                        Re: "Pothole" plugs??

                        Cool. Kind of looks like someone shot the guitar, though. Maybe that makes it even cooler.

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                        • #13
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                          yeah, that photo looks like crap, actually looks different than that --this way i don't beat the crap out of my hand on the knobs, and i get to answer the question "what are those buttons for?"

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                          • #14
                            Re: "Pothole" plugs??

                            Ace hardware carries them.

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                            • #15
                              Re: "Pothole" plugs??

                              yup, most hardware places, in the slide-out draws

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