Custom truss rod cover

[SnowManSnow]

Hi guys.
I'm having some set up done on a Taylor 314CE-N and I'm considering adding a custom truss rod cover while everything is undone.

Where is the best place to look?
I'd like something to match the Sitka top I think

Here's a pic of the current so you'll know what I need




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[LouieAtienza]

They probably don't have Sitka but you can check out the Petros website, as they do sell truss rod covers in different styles and woods.

[Frank Ford]

[SnowManSnow]

Love it frank


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[SnowManSnow]

So id also like to get wooden tuner buttons, but the Taylor site only says "nylon nickel with pearloid" buttons....
Any ideas?


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[LouieAtienza]

Originally Posted by SnowManSnow

So id also like to get wooden tuner buttons, but the Taylor site only says "nylon nickel with pearloid" buttons....
Any ideas?


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? Check the Petros site, they sell tuner buttons, as well as other stuff...

[SnowManSnow]

Originally Posted by LouieAtienza

? Check the Petros site, they sell tuner buttons, as well as other stuff...

I did

They didn't have any of the straight covers like the shape is on the Taylor. They only had the ones with a flair at the bottom, and I'm not sure it would fit right.. I'm afraid it would push over into the slot




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[BradHall]

Why not make your own? It's the easiest part on a guitar to make, you already have the template, you will get exactly what you want. Cheap coping saw and some fine sanding, smal bit in a hand drill. You will practically be a luthier when done.

[fazool]

Talk to Bill Nichols - he recently made one for me and I worked with him on the unique size of this one (thinner than others).

You can also check with folks who make/supply mandolin and banjo parts. Custom truss rod covers are pretty common with those instruments.