WTB I no longer need Guild strap buttons for my X-150D

[Melodius Thunk]

I am hoping to track down some Guild strap buttons. Anybody have a pair of buttons that they are willing to sell? Or, know where I might find a set for sale? I know some folks who have some, but with shipping to the states, they would be quite pricy.

 

[GAD]

There were a few different ones over the years. Posting a pic if what you’re looking would help.

 

[SFIV1967]

In the US Ken Nash has all kind of strap buttons:

Guild Knobs & Pickguards

Guild knobs and pickguards

www.theguitarmechanic.com

Ralf

 

[Melodius Thunk]

In the US Ken Nash has all kind of strap buttons:

Guild Knobs & Pickguards

Guild knobs and pickguards

www.theguitarmechanic.com

Ralf

Awesome! I’ll check that out. Thanks!

 

[Melodius Thunk]

I just emailed him. According to his site, he seems to be charging $40 per strap button! If that’s right, that’s insanely expensive! Hopefully, I am not understanding the price ing on his site.

 

[Melodius Thunk]

There were a few different ones over the years. Posting a pic if what you’re looking would help.

I’ll see if I can find a photo online.

 

[Melodius Thunk]

Based on what I’ve found online, I believe that they look lIke this:

 

[GAD]

Strap Buttons for Gibson Guitars • Absolute Vintage Collection • Deep Anchor • LIX Patina

This set is a replica of the incredibly rare "deep anchor" strap buttons that Gibson used on the late-50s Les Paul Standards. The buttons are made from nickel-plated aluminum. The screws are #8 x 1.5-inch nickel-plated steel. Other models had smaller screws and smaller screw holes in the...

www.creamtone.com

Strap Buttons for Gibson - StewMac

Traditional round tapered buttons, like those found on Gibson guitars over the last 50 years.

www.stewmac.com

I've always considered them just generic Gibson-type parts.

 

[mavuser]

i have some Guild strap buttons. can check today if they are the right ones.

i've bought some things from Ken Nash. generally his prices are reasonable enough that if I need something small and he is the only source, it is attainable. 40 does sound high for a strap button, but I am not up to speed on all the different vintage Guild strap buttons and their levels of scarcity. If Ken has one that absolutely nobody else has, and he is the only source, 40 each could be reasonable, relative to that. his prices may also include shipping and handling.

however, whatever i have, they are not 40 each, no matter what (they are less).

 

[SFIV1967]

If Ken has one that absolutely nobody else has, and he is the only source, 40 each could be reasonable.

Exactly. If you invested in collecting rare items it is your best right to also sell them like rare items. Nobody has to buy them...But if you want them they will be worth it. If there are lower priced sources use the lower priced sources. People pay >$500 for two vintage HB-1 humbuckers and Guild sells new copies for $160 a pair, so its up to the buyer to choose what he wants and what he wants to pay for.

And yes, you can buy an original one pair of Guild strap buttons for $80 or a not close Gibson pair for $5.40 from StewMac...

I've always considered them just generic Gibson-type parts.

No, they are different from the Guild strap buttons...just saying.

Ralf

 

[Melodius Thunk]

i have some Guild strap buttons. can check today if they are the right ones.

i've bought some things from Ken Nash. generally his prices are reasonable enough that if I need something small and he is the only source, it is attainable. 40 does sound high for a strap button, but I am not up to speed on all the different vintage Guild strap buttons and their levels of scarcity. If Ken has one that absolutely nobody else has, and he is the only source, 40 each could be reasonable, relative to that. his prices may also include shipping and handling.

however, whatever i have, they are not 40 each, no matter what (they are less).

Thanks for looking.

Ken has now raised the price to $50 a piece. This is very high for these. I‘ve seen them sell often enough for $5-$10 each. Right now I can find them for $5 each plus $13 shipping.

 

[SFIV1967]

Right now I can find them for $5 each plus $13 shipping.

Show us when you got them. Can find only one ad on ebay where a pair of '60s is $28.00.
Ralf

 

[mavuser]

Right now I can find them for $5 each plus $13 shipping.

New Old Stock, or used? mine are all NOS

 

[Melodius Thunk]

New Old Stock, or used? mine are all NOS

They are new old stock buttons in nickel with screws.

 

[Melodius Thunk]

Show us when you got them. Can find only one ad on ebay where a pair of '60s is $28.00.
Ralf

If I remember when I get them, I will take and post some photos for you.

 

[Melodius Thunk]

I received the buttons today. And, I remembered that you requested a photo. Here are NOS Guild MI-401’s that I received:

 

[SFIV1967]

I believe the "MI-401" is not a Guild part number but an inventory number from Hans. "MI" for "miscellaneous".

Ralf

 

[Melodius Thunk]

I believe the "MI-401" is not a Guild part number but an inventory number from Hans. "MI" for "miscellaneous".

Ralf

You could very well be correct. However, I do know that at least one other seller is using the same number for the same buttons. Maybe he/she just adopted Hans’ system.