Carefully flip the guitar right-side-up.

Locate the knobs on the front of the guitar to the right of the pickups. These cover the potentiometers (or pots), which control volume and tone.

Using a flat object such as a pair of pliers, a flat head screwdriver, or a coin, carefully pry the knob up off of each pot. The knob may require a lot of force to remove.

Use a cloth underneath the tool to avoid scratching the guitar's finish. Also make sure to brace the back of the knob with your fingers to move it up and not back (which may break it).

Remove both knobs and set aside.