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murph
Posted 2014-01-07 1:56 PM (#481053)
Subject: Strap Buttons ( biguns)


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Does anyone know where I could get 2 Ovation Strap Buttons, the big kind. Color is not important, either retail ( Canada) or online. Thanks.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-01-07 2:27 PM (#481057 - in reply to #481053)
Subject: Re: Strap Buttons ( biguns)



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		The big strap buttons are just Dunlop Strap-Loc buttons. Like THESE
(get them anywhere that is convenient for you)

Your problem might be getting the screws to fit in the "mollies" that hold the strap buttons to the bowl.
The screws that come with the Dunlop Strap-Loc buttons are wood screws.
The screws/bolts that Ovation uses are a fine machine thread.
And the Ovation machine screws that fit in the small buttons won't fit in the big 'uns.
You can get those screws from the Ovation factory.

You can also take the original screws to your local hardware store and match it for size and pitch.
The difficulty with the Dunlop Strap Button is that you need a screw HEAD that will fit inside the hole on the strap button. So take the old screw and the Dunlop strap button to the Store and match them up.

But Dunlop buttons are what they are...

Hope that helps.
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dvd
Posted 2014-01-07 2:29 PM (#481058 - in reply to #481053)
Subject: Re: Strap Buttons ( biguns)



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Location: Central Massachusetts		I may have a couple of the Dunlop buttons rattling around, let me check tonight.
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murph
Posted 2014-01-07 3:00 PM (#481063 - in reply to #481053)
Subject: Re: Strap Buttons ( biguns)


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Posts: 108

I've been away from this forum for WAY too long! Thanks guys.
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MWoody
Posted 2014-01-07 3:53 PM (#481066 - in reply to #481053)
Subject: Re: Strap Buttons ( biguns)



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Location: Upper Left USA		I usually take the machine screws, put them in a power drill and file the head down until it fits in the Strap loc.
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BanjoJ
Posted 2014-01-07 3:54 PM (#481067 - in reply to #481053)
Subject: RE: Strap Buttons ( biguns)



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Posts: 811

Location: Thredbo, NSW, Australia		Are the Jim Dunlop strap buttons available on their own?

I recently had to buy a set for a new 'beater' that I acquired, and want to be able to use one of my existing straps, which already has the strap locks fitted.

Just wondering.

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dvd
Posted 2014-01-07 5:40 PM (#481070 - in reply to #481067)
Subject: RE: Strap Buttons ( biguns)



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Posts: 1889

Location: Central Massachusetts		murph, looks like I have a pair in chrome, see the attached pic. As OMA mentioned, they come with wood screws so you'll have to come up with another way to attach them. If these are what you're looking for, shoot me a PM with your contact info and I will mail them to you.

BanjoJ, I don't think you can buy just the buttons, you have to buy the whole kit.



(buttons.jpg)



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stephent28
Posted 2014-01-07 6:13 PM (#481071 - in reply to #481053)
Subject: Re: Strap Buttons ( biguns)



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Posts: 13303

Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066		The buttons are available separately from AllParts in any of the 3 colors. I have a box with 2 buttons of each color sitting on a shelf cause the first thing I do with any electric guitar is change them out to the Dunlaps.

The part number for black (which I have handy) is AP6582-003 Strap Lock Buttons, Black

I got them from AllParts.com
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BanjoJ
Posted 2014-01-07 10:45 PM (#481075 - in reply to #481053)
Subject: RE: Strap Buttons ( biguns)



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Location: Thredbo, NSW, Australia		Thanks Stephen. Found em.

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stephent28
Posted 2014-01-13 2:52 PM (#481216 - in reply to #481053)
Subject: Re: Strap Buttons ( biguns)



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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066		Glad you found them.

I also purchased a package of the black felt washers to place between the dunlops and the guitars.
Part number AP 0674-023
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