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Does anyone have a source for wooden knobs?

I've been on the fence for some time concerning what knobs would look best on my 4004 Laredo. I like the chrome "O" ring Hipshot ones that are currently on it, but you cant believe how heavy they are, and that little bit of extra weight makes a big difference. I think I'd like to get some walnut or bubinga ones to accentuate the fingerboard and wings, and to give it a little more "boutique" look.

Opinions? Suggestions?

What about these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Real-Wood-DOME-Knob ... 1|294%3A50

You would need to drill and thread a hole for a set screw, I think.

A generic Yahoo search for "custom wood guitar knobs" gave a lot of hits, including these:

http://www.thgknobs.com/

http://www.allparts.com/store/knobs-woo ... tegory.asp

http://www.greasygroove.com/guitarknobs.php

These guys have a nice selection, in maple, bubinga, walnut, rosewood, and ebony. Pretty cheap too. I got my stacked knobs (not wood) from them...

http://www.guitarpartsresource.com/guitarknobs_wood.htm