Tiger Strap Buttons?

Started by oldlefty, October 10, 2012, 12:42:34 PM

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oldlefty

I have a (non-Alembic) Tiger tribute and I'm looking for the just exactly right strap buttons.  Old Gibson's shape looks close, but not big enough.  One theory is that Doug used Alembic-made buttons?  Anyone know?  Are they available?
Thanks.

lbpesq

FWIW, my early Alembics do seem to have fairly large strap buttons.
 
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cozmik_cowboy

If you ask me, the just exactly right strap buttons for anything are Schaller strap locks; I'll pass on the historical accuracy of an instrument hitting the floor with one end attached, thanks!
 
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mica

We never made strap buttons, but I do like those old big ones too. As far as I know there hasn't a source for them for decades.

oldlefty

I found some that are very close.  On ebay, from the UK, around $5!  I had to drill out the hole to like 11/64 in order to use a beefy enough screw.  They're about twice the size of the usual Gibson style buttons usually found.
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/190681846150?var=490069058228&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649