Author Topic: Tiger Strap Buttons? (Read 168 times)

oldlefty · « **on:** October 10, 2012, 12:42:34 PM »

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 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2012, 01:25:46 PM »

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

Bill, the guitar one

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2012, 07:20:51 PM »

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!

Peter

mica · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2012, 03:41:47 PM »

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 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2013, 10:10:38 AM »

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

xlrogue6 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2013, 10:31:47 AM »

Not historically correct, but larger:
https://www.allparts.com/AP-0684-010-Oversized-Chrome-Buttons_p_440.html