Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

[Kac]

What are you guys using to fill or cover holes left from knobs/switched/pickups that you've removed from guitars?

I've seen some stickers and tape, but what other creative ideas are out there?


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[Funkfingers]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

Fresh air, sir.

 

[idsnowdog]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

You could cut a plug from an equal sized dowel and glue it in.

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

I remember seeing something like this in photographs of Andy Summers' Gibson ES-335. At some point, the guitar had been converted to left-handed. Later, it was converted back to right handed. Four round marks are clearly disernable around the upper F hole in the front of the guitar.

 

[youngthrasher9]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

I can't remember who it was, but one member here covered one with a beer cap.

 

[LReese]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

The hardware store should have something that will fill the hole and look decent - I'm thinking of a metal button that looks like a snap on the outside. My Marshall has a couple where a loop was removed.

 

[Dr.K]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

A carriage bolt would be cheap and easy.

 

[kramersteen]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

-------- Bypass switch.

 

[dominus]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

A carriage bolt would be cheap and easy.

Paint it black.

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

I can't remember who it was, but one member here covered one with a beer cap.

That was me, and it was a Jaegermeister cap for your information!

 

[AlwaysSD]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

I use Durhams water putty. Put painters tape on the finish side, plug cavity with mixed Durhams, let dry. Remove tape and buff, paint, what have you. Stuff finishes like cement and its cheap.

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

I can vouch for Durhams water putty. Amazing stuff. Doesn't shrink and can bond to wood.

 

[ehdwuld]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

the hardware store has plastic plugs in 3/8 inch sizes

the auto parts store does too
check this out

 

[ItsaBass]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

Just unhook whatever you had in there from the circuit; don't bother physically removing it from the guitar. It's the easiest way, the cheapest way, and the best looking way.

 

[uOpt]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

I have seen people use black plastic dowels/plugs that fit ex-miniswitch holes perfectly. They looked like half rivets, with a "plate" on one side.

Would appreciate a link, can't find product for sale.

 

[youngthrasher9]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

That was me, and it was a Jaegermeister cap for your information!

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Ahh yes! Then there is more than one of you out there! I was remembering the other guy (who's was actually a beer cap).

 

[Myaccount876]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

Ahh yes! Then there is more than one of you out there! I was remembering the other guy (who's was actually a beer cap).

Probably Lucid then.

 

[Grenade]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

Kill switch.

 

[kilphody]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

Kill switch.

Yup. Buckethead button.
PC

 

[GuitarDoc]

Re: Filler for a whole where a knob was removed

Well, it depends on whether you want to fill the whole or just half.