"Why not make one out of an old drainboard with formica top? Inset the pickup in a small rectangular tray and use a small faucet handle for volume control." - Spaw

Very cool idea! Then get Shane McBride to autograph it. Sell it for big bucks on Ebay. Seeing as yours does not have the Shane McBride seal of approval, Bobert, I'd hesitate before paying $1,000 for it.