969 thoughts on “Vintage Guitar Parts & Stuff”

  1. Need original thumb rest for 1960's Epiphone Bass
    Fenderhund

    want to buy an original wooden thumb rest as came on 1960’s Epiphone Embassy and Neuport solid body basses…also looking for bridge saddles for Embassy…thanks!

  2. Gibson lap steel knobs
    Eric

    Hi,

    I need two control knobs for the earliest Gibson ES-150 lap steel. They are black, round with fluted edges, screw fitment, seen in books like Gruhn’s electric guitar book.

    Got any of those?

    Thanks

  3. guyatone guitar Age??
    Jeff

    I have a Guyatone guitar that has a model #LG-195T. It has 2 silver pickups, roller bridge, 3 way switch at the bottom front, 3 control knobs and the forward strap holder is on the top back of the instrument. Has anyone seen this animal and know circa it’s Birth year???

    1. Re: guyatone guitar Age??
      Tony C

      : I have a Guyatone guitar that has a model #LG-195T. It has 2 silver pickups, roller bridge, 3 way switch at the bottom front, 3 control knobs and the forward strap holder is on the top back of the instrument. Has anyone seen this animal and know circa it’s Birth year???

      This model was produced between 1967-69 as far as I can find out. I have a LG 180T from 1967 and have seen a print out from 1968 with the 195 listed

  4. Guild/DeArmond Truss Rod Cover
    Don

    I am looking for a Truss Rod Cover for my new DeArmond (Guild Starfire IV). The original one said "by Guild Starfire" on it. It was Black and the three words were in Gold. The word/logo "Guild" was peaked in the Middle as always. If not this cover I would like to find one that says "Starfire IV" or just "Starfire" or just a plain star on it.

    If you have one or know where I can find one, please let me know.

    Thanks,

    Don

    1. Re: Need bridge for my 69 EB-0 Bass..
      Lucky Crumpler

      I have a 1965 EB-0 that I am thinking about parting out, due to the fact that some jerk replaced the humbucker with an EMG and routed out the body to make it fit. Everything else, including all hardware, is original and in very good condition. Are you interested in the bridge? The ’65 had the two-point bridge, I’m not sure about the ’69.

  5. gretsch parts needed...gretsch filtertron patent applied for pick up
    warren bennett

    hi warren here…i need 1 paf filtertron pickup for my 58 anniversary in chrome…or two pafs ……also a gretsch corvette bar bridge…thanks warren

  6. gretsch tuners and string muffler needed.
    mike pitrik

    hi,
    Realy need vitage tuners for my gretsch chet atkins 1963 guitar.
    Also need string muffler/damper, would be a big big help.

    1. Re: gretsch tuners and string muffler needed.
      michael

      : hi,
      : Realy need vintage tuners for my gretsch chet atkins 1963 guitar.
      : Also need string muffler/damper, would be a big big help.

      1. Re: gretsch tuners and string muffler needed.
        warren ...gretsch collector

        : : hi,
        : : Realy need vintage tuners for my gretsch chet atkins 1963 guitar.
        : : Also need string muffler/damper, would be a big big help.

        muffler is available from parts is parts…or try blackridder on ebay…the tunners should be open back buttons…i do have a few sets but i need them…try looking on ebay under harmony guitar or kay…as they used the same buttons and they will be cheaper under those headings….hope this helps warren in the uk

  7. 1956 Gretsch 6120 gold plated tuners
    David Schrum

    I am looking for Grover gold plated sta-tite open back tuners for a 1956 6120. Exact replicas of these tuners are not currently available and therefore tuners must come from a period guitar.

      1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... warren bennett
        warren bennett

        : I am looking for Grover gold plated sta-tite open back tuners for a 1956 6120. Exact replicas of these tuners are not currently available and therefore tuners must come from a period guitar.

        hi warren here…i do have the exact tuners you need i have gold ones 3 in a row from a 56 6120 and a set of not open back but the same buttons but with a closed back with diamond engravins on the back these are very rare…they were i believe prototype..i have a set on a 61 jet firebird prototype dble cut and a spare set…i cant really part with these but try looking on ebay under kay or harmony guitars they used the same tuners and you will pick up a set under or around 60 dollars…if you look under gretsch on ebay the same tuners will sost you 5 times…hope this helps warren ..a gretsch restorer collector player…good luck with your search…even if you get nickle ones you can plate gold straight on top…its not expensive

    1. Re: Dan Armstrong guitar
      bob wootton

      Why not ask Kent Armstrong to make one to your spec? He just did one based on a JB humbucker for me and it’s much better than my original CB unit and much cheaper and easier to get than an original. Hope this helps – good luck.

  8. yamaha sx60 parts
    Mark Prohaska

    I am seeking parts for a yamaha sx60 guitar. I need a pick guard pickups and the bridge and tial piece. If anyone can give me a lead on where to find such vintage and obscure parts I would be most thankful

    1. Re: Gretsch Chet Atkins pickguard
      warren bennett

      : I need a gold Gretsch Chet Atkins "Nashville" pickguard from the late 60s, with mounting holes and cutouts for the p.u.s.

      hi warren here in jersey uk…i can make you an exact one if you like…i have all the waterslide transfers for all gretsch guitars…and the gretsch logo would be engraved…am a gretsch restorer with 40 to my name…thanks warren

  9. Value of 1963 Guild Starfire III
    Ed

    I have an aquaintance that has a 1963 Guild Starfire III. He refers to the color as "orange". I have not seen it. I would like to make him an offer and don’t want to offend him but don’t want to pay more than it’s worth. He claims it’s in "mint" condition but does not have the original case. Anyone know what a fair offer would be? Thanks! Ed

  10. Old Kay needs identification help please ??
    Charlville

    Hi

    I have come by an old Kay details as follows :-

    Strat type neck profile no identifying marks however and has a screwed in cross bar type of string tree affair.

    Strat style neck mounting plate

    Truss rod cover missing

    Solid body quite small and light in sunburst

    Single pickup with Volume and tone controls located on the black scratchplate next to the flush jack socket.

    Kay sticker on scratch plate above controls

    The bridge arrangment is Gibson like (tune-o-matic ish ??) but also consists of an ashtray type tail piece where the strings are secured. The tune-o-matic part appears to be just for action adjustment ??

    Anyone have any ideas please ?

    Thanks

    Kevin

  11. 1977 Fender P-Bass Tuners needed
    Rich Acciavatti

    I need original tuners for a ’77 Fender Precision Bass, not reissues. I am trying to restore the bass to its original condition. Would appreciate it if you can provide these parts. Thanks!

  12. knobs for B205 bass
    steve mcgrath

    I’m looking for repalement vol and tone knobs for my 76 kramer bass.
    I think it’s a B205 or 305??? single pickup.
    Any help appreciated.

  13. National Duolian bodies and parts
    Cary Boyd

    If you have a National Duolian that is in pieces give me a call. I am looking for a body, old neck, and other parts to reconstruct a guitar. Most of all I am looking for a 12 fret body. Hopefully with cone and assembly. Thanks, Cary

  14. Need Kay 3 bolt Neck
    Doc Simons

    I’m looking to buy a Kay style (could be truetone,airline,silvertone,etc.) Must be Kay built 60’s, sunburst back 3 bolts.I think 19 or 20 frets .Straight with a working truss rod. Please email me

  15. Gibson L-50 from the 1930's verify and value
    Phil

    I am looking at what I think is a 1934 L-50. The tailpiece and pickguard have been replaced. There may have been a few other repairs that were professionally done so the guitar looks to be in excellent condition. No case(bummer) is $850 a good price? e-mail [email protected]

    1. Re: Kay logo for vintage tenor
      Len Liechti

      Hi there: I also have a Kay flattop tenor guitar, sort of a scaled-down K-22 jumbo with a 13-inch lower bout and tenor banjo neck. I assume it’s the same as yours. Mine does have the metal Kay logo headstock plate, which is actually thin stamped aluminium and held on by three pins. This style of plate was used on a number of different budget Kay models, so one should be possible to find eventually. (NOTE: it’s the plate with the K symbol in a black circle, not the similar one with the K symbol in a black triangle.) Do you happen to know the actual Kay model number for these tenors, and the years between which they were produced? I can’t find any info on these anywhere online. They’re clearly rarer than hens’ teeth. My tenor was bought on eBay from Norfolk, England, and may be the only one in the UK for all I know. It still has the vendor’s label on the back of the headstock: Carl’s Guitar Studio, E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Incidentally it’s exactly the same instrument as the Silvertone 661 shown in silvertoneworld.net, except that the 661 has a simple decal in place of the plate.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Smokey Culver
      Smokey Culver

      I have a 50-something Kay tenor guitar. It is missing the chrome logo. Can anyone help me locate a replacement?

      Thanks!

      Smokey Culver
      League City, Texas

  16. Need Framus 12 string saddle assembly.
    Joe

    I have a 12 string Framus Texan acoustic. It is missing the saddle assembly, and I really want to play this guitar. Help if you can. Thanx
    Joe

    1. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
      Maggie

      : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

      I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

      1. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
        Vaughn

        : : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

        : I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

        I think you have what I want.
        Vaughn

        1. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
          Maggie

          : : : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

          : : I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

          : I think you have what I want.
          : Vaughn

          It would be nice to find out…one day.
          Maggie

          1. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
            Vaughn

            : : : : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

            : : : I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

            : : I think you have what I want.
            : : Vaughn

            :
            : It would be nice to find out…one day.
            : Maggie

            Can you describe your knobs to me? In detail?

            1. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
              Maggie

              : : : : : : : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

              : : : : : : I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

              : : : : : I think you have what I want.
              : : : : : Vaughn

              : : : :
              : : : : It would be nice to find out…one day.
              : : : : Maggie

              : : : Can you describe your knobs to me? In detail?

              : : I think you will just have to wait and see them in person. Perhaps we can set up a date and time to get together to examine them.
              : : Maggie

              : Name the date and the time, I’ll be there. I’m sure they will be just what I need and want.

              I’ll have to check my schedule and get back with you, but I’m sure we can get together one day.
              Maggie

              1. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
                Vaughn

                : : : : : : : : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

                : : : : : : : I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

                : : : : : : I think you have what I want.
                : : : : : : Vaughn

                : : : : :
                : : : : : It would be nice to find out…one day.
                : : : : : Maggie

                : : : : Can you describe your knobs to me? In detail?

                : : : I think you will just have to wait and see them in person. Perhaps we can set up a date and time to get together to examine them.
                : : : Maggie

                : : Name the date and the time, I’ll be there. I’m sure they will be just what I need and want.

                : I’ll have to check my schedule and get back with you, but I’m sure we can get together one day.
                : Maggie

                I will, anxiously be awaiting information concerning your schedule.

                1. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
                  Maggie

                  : : : : : : : : : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

                  : : : : : : : : I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

                  : : : : : : : I think you have what I want.
                  : : : : : : : Vaughn

                  : : : : : :
                  : : : : : : It would be nice to find out…one day.
                  : : : : : : Maggie

                  : : : : : Can you describe your knobs to me? In detail?

                  : : : : I think you will just have to wait and see them in person. Perhaps we can set up a date and time to get together to examine them.
                  : : : : Maggie

                  : : : Name the date and the time, I’ll be there. I’m sure they will be just what I need and want.

                  : : I’ll have to check my schedule and get back with you, but I’m sure we can get together one day.
                  : : Maggie

                  : I will, anxiously be awaiting information concerning your schedule.

                  I will keep in touch.

            2. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
              Maggie

              : : : : : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

              : : : : I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

              : : : I think you have what I want.
              : : : Vaughn

              : :
              : : It would be nice to find out…one day.
              : : Maggie

              : Can you describe your knobs to me? In detail?

              I think you will just have to wait and see them in person. Perhaps we can set up a date and time to get together to examine them.
              Maggie

              1. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
                Vaughn

                : : : : : : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

                : : : : : I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

                : : : : I think you have what I want.
                : : : : Vaughn

                : : :
                : : : It would be nice to find out…one day.
                : : : Maggie

                : : Can you describe your knobs to me? In detail?

                : I think you will just have to wait and see them in person. Perhaps we can set up a date and time to get together to examine them.
                : Maggie
                Name the date and time. I’ll be there. I’m looking forward to the opportunity.
                Vaughn

              2. Re: Volume Tone Knobs '66 H-78
                Vaughn

                : : : : : : I’m looking for volume tone knobs for ’66 H-78 and original tuning keys if possible.

                : : : : : I’ll have something for you…one day. Maybe it will work.

                : : : : I think you have what I want.
                : : : : Vaughn

                : : :
                : : : It would be nice to find out…one day.
                : : : Maggie

                : : Can you describe your knobs to me? In detail?

                : I think you will just have to wait and see them in person. Perhaps we can set up a date and time to get together to examine them.
                : Maggie

                Name the date and the time, I’ll be there. I’m sure they will be just what I need and want.

  17. 69 Gibson EB-3 bridge assembly
    Johnny Z

    In need of complete bridge assembly or any parts of the bridge for a 69 Gibson EB-3 , or a source that sells these animals .

  18. Kalamazoo KG-2 Pickguard/parts
    Ian Griffiths

    I am looking for any information on a place that i could get vintage or aftermarket parts for a 60’s kalamazoo KG-2

    1. Re: Kalamazoo KG-2 Pickguard/parts
      Gary Adkisson

      : I am looking for any information on a place that i could get vintage or aftermarket parts for a 60’s kalamazoo KG-2

      1. Re: Kalamazoo KG-2 Pickguard/parts
        Rustygoatman

        I got one of those old Kalamazoos too. Sweet guitar huh? And after years of searching I have positively discovered that NOBODY makes after market parts for these things. Only way to fix or repair em is to eBay on other kallies for parts or have custom parts made (made bling though). Damn shame nobody makes aftermarket parts for them though, I love these guitars!

  19. 73 Strat parts wanted
    Karl

    Hi, looking for original parts for my 73 Strat. Need complete set of tuners, or just bushings, Scratch plate (should be white black white) and possibly a pot or two. Cheers.

    K

  20. 68 or 69 original tele pickguard
    Rich LaBarbera

    Hi, looking for a original 68 or 69 telepickguard with pearloid back. If you have one please email pictures and price.

    Thanks

  21. I need a pickup for a gretsch 6134
    marcie bolen

    I have a gretsch 6134 that was a gift. I want to restore it but I’m having trouble finding a pick up for it. The old one is very rusted.

    1. Re: 1976 Gibson - Good buy?
      orla

      my dad owns a gibson j45/50 guitar (1976), he wants to sell it because he doesnt use it any more. he’s tryed selling it on ebay but nothing happened on there! he was looking for about £800 (1,603.60 Canadian dollars) but the machine heads are original, please email me, if you are interested ps. i can send you some pictures if you want!

      1. Re: 1976 Gibson - Good buy?
        Eddy

        : : I have recently seen the exact same guit. Was it in Halifax? I have the same questions.

        Aaron:
        It was in Halifax @ Gig Street – I didn’t purchase based on information about 1970’s Gibsons, and the cost was high.

        1. Re: 1976 Gibson - Good buy?
          John

          I just bought one a month ago. And I love it. It completes me. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I also have a 1977 Les Paul Standard and the 2 make me very happy. Both great players. You have to love it. If you don’t love it, you won’t pick it up and play it. I keep both of mine out of their cases, on stands. So just grab and play. Forget about resale. Get what you love and will play.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Eddy
      Eddy

      I have an opportunity to purchase a 1976 Gibson J45/50 that seems in good shape. Tuning pegs are not original, and have been replaced with black keys (don’t know the brand name). The asking price is $1,600 Cdn. Guitar has a beautiful tone, but don’t want to get soaked. Also concerned about resale value in future. Feedback?

  22. WANTED: Acoustic Eko Model 100 Scratch plate
    Brittany

    Hi, I have a Acoustic Eko guitar (model 100) and it has a few missing parts. What I need is the specialty scratch plate, made just for those guitars. Anybody know where to get one? Anybody have one? Thanks.

    1. Re: WANTED: Acoustic Eko Model 100 Scratch plate
      FarmerJohn

      Did you find your parts yet??

      : Hi, I have a Acoustic Eko guitar (model 100) and it has a few missing parts. What I need is the specialty scratch plate, made just for those guitars. Anybody know where to get one? Anybody have one? Thanks.

    1. Re: Wanted: Single PickUp Kay kay guitar
      Mike

      : Anyone have one of those single pickup kays from the 50’s, its not a cutaway, yellow stain type color, that they would sell 300-500$ range. thanks
      : contact me at: [email protected]
      I have many Kay Guitars for sale, even Bass’s, too. Just let me know what you need. Thank you very much

  23. WANTED: 1970/1971 Fender Stratocaster Parts
    Lance Mann

    I have a 1971 Fender Stratocaster and am looking for preferably 1971 parts, if not 1970 Fender Stratocaster parts will work. I need original gray back pickups, an all-original complete bridge with tremelo and springs, an original pickguard, an original tremelo cover, original volume and tone knobs and original pots. Let me know what you have and how much you are asking for your item(s).

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