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"Jazz and Archtop Specialist"

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List price is 25.99....it has been sold online as high as 38.00. LOCK IS SILVER (CHROME) FINISH

This lock is silver finish. Comes with nickel rivets! *

Also comes with a plastic gasket which might be needed to make the top and lower portions of the lock 'meet' correctly on your guitar case. Some Gibson cases will require this gasket and some will not.

See pics above. In order to understand the fit and installation process....Please read the whole ad!!!!!

The lock comes with paper instructions on setting the combination. If requested, I will send detailed installation instructions via email. No special tools are required but some understanding of basic shop tools is helpful.

This is a Gibson OEM replacement combination lock for many of the TKL cases that came with silver hardware....for many of the factory models including es 335, es175, SG, Les Paul Standard, Explorer, Flying V and many others. This is not just a replacement...it is the OEM unit that Gibson uses on the cases which are branded Gibson TKL!

Lock can be mounted two ways: When the gasket is not used, the lock mounts as a "flush mount" type. On many cases, the gasket will have to be used in order to make the upper and lower parts of the lock meet correctly.

On some years of the tan/pink case, lock drops into the old space with no mods*. The manufacturer refers to this lock as "LH": (Left hand thumb button) Most Gibson cases use the LH type. The numbers will appear correctly....readable from the point of view of opening the case lid...just as on your old case.

Comes with 6 TKL split rivets for a pro-looking installation ** **We include the rivet size that we have found to be the most standard size which is correct for MOST gibson case depths...if you know the exact size length you require you can email us that. If you discover that you require a different size AFTER you receive the lock, there will be a slight charge to send more rivets. We want to help you get your case back on the road and get you making some good music! The rivet needs to poke through the wood about an eighth of an inch for the correct "clinch". (Many of the original cases had factory screws in the upper hasp....we do not include those 2 screws but a comparable size in brass can be purchased at Home Depot. If you are replacing a broken lock, it is recommended that you reuse those two screws if your case has them).

Directions for setting combination are included....you can leave the numbers set on "000" with the red tag in, or set the lock to your chosen number.

If your case combination was lost and you then had to break into the case, this is your chance to restore your case to factory original.

* This is the exact lock used on many newer Gibson-TKL cases. On cases from some years in the 90's, I have found some of the original locks to be 1/8th inch longer than this new one. The new one will still work as a good replacement on those cases (I have done it successfully many times); the only thing that may be visible is a slight crease in the tolex made by your original lock; two of the holes may have to be adjusted; I have placed many locks in those cases with excellent results. TKL no longer makes or sells the older style lock so this is the best option and, again, it works fine. The last pic shows a lock I installed on one of my own cases where the original lock was 1/8th inch longer...you can barely see a crease created from the original lock...and I filled two holes which were right at the edge of the lock...no one would notice unless you pointed it out. You can call me if you have questions about your installation process.

Measurement: Lock square is 2 and 9/16ths x 1 and 5/16ths inches ---- please compare your required measurement before bidding

LOCK IS SILVER (CHROME) FINISH

Shipping to usa...first class with insurance 5.69

International buyers please read...new shipping policy.....

international Shipping 24 USD USPS --- INSURED international first class

Many international customs offices will sometimes hold a package for up to 30 days prior to delivery. I have no control over this.

You are purchasing the silver lock..... See out other auctions if you need it in gold........... We have installed dozens of these.....makes your case look like new again!

Comes with installation rivets!**

**Regarding Rivet Size: I include a set of rivets with this lock that are standard on most Gibson cases. If you know exactly what size rivet you need, please email me and I will include that size with the lock. If you find you need a different size rivet AFTER you receive the lock, you can order a different size at a modest additional charge which will cover my costs.

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SOME GOOD REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BUY FROM ME

Bringing you the best in vintage musical instrument restoration parts. We are case restoration experts, experts in all things jazz and archtop, and experts in vintage Gibson guitars.

Committed to establishing TRUST AND PERFORMANCE with our customers!!

Clear crisp pictures that help you make the right decision.

Reasonable shipping fees and safe professional packaging.

Items shipped within 24 hours of payment received.

Tracking number available directly from the carrier. Insurance is provided by me.

For any question or concerns regarding your purchase, please send me a message through eBay by “Asking seller a question” at the bottom of the listing in question, most questions will be answered within hours.

If you ever have a problem with your item please contact me within the next 48 hours of receiving it to allow me to work out a solution

PAYMENT: You will get an Invoice from eBay at the end of the auction, please pay at your earlier convenience. If you have requested combined shipping, please do not pay the first ebay invoice you get, but rather wait for me to send you a corrected invoice.

Typical shipping times from USPS:

USPS Priority Mail 2 to 3 days usually twice more expensive

USPS First Class 3 to 5 days, Small items only up to 13oz

WARRANTY:

100% money back if the item is not what the pictures or the description represent. If the item gets damaged during transit, buyer and seller work together to file a claim. (Used and vintage items are sold as-is, based on a thorough description I provide). We will always work to make sure you have what you need for the success of your project.

RETURNS:

In the unlikely event that a return is negotiated, item must be returned in the same condition it was shipped to you. Unless I as the seller have made an error, the return shipping is to be paid by the buyer, including insurance and shipping cost to send the item back.

FEEDBACK:

Thank you to all of you that have purchased from me and have left wonderful comments; if for some reason you are not happy with what you bought feel free to contact me before leaving negative or neutral feedback out of anger.

I am a HUMAN BEING and I am not claiming perfection; I might make MISTAKES but I am willing to fix whatever may come up during this transaction.