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WTB Replacement Gibson case combination lock

JonHoskerJonHosker Frets: 388
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My brown 2001 Gibson USA case has a damaged lock. I am wanted to replace this and wondered if anyone can suggest a UK source for one?
ta Jon
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  • FunkfingersFunkfingers Frets: 13312
    edited May 2023
    Probably need to go via an authorised Gibson dealer, taking the guitar, the case, proof of purchase and some form of identity documentation.

    If it were too easy to obtain replacement locks and keys, people would be stealing each other's guitars, changing the case locks immediately afterwards and asserting ownership.
    Be seeing you.
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  • veldt666veldt666 Frets: 83
    http://www.montreuxguitars.com/us/datalist/selectCate2.php?cate1=CASEPARTS&cate2=CaseParts

    Not in the UK, but will post.

    Or contact G & G cases USA, who will send spare parts,( Or did, in the past)
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  • JonHoskerJonHosker Frets: 388
    Thanks all; did a graphite powder, manipulated wheels and finally found the code via testing all 1000 combinations. Lock is good enough to leave it be!!!  All the best —- Jon
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  • SteveRobinsonSteveRobinson Frets: 6565
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    A bit late but you don't need to go through all the combinations, it's possible to feel when the wheel is in the right position using a strip of metal (e.g. from a beer can) down the side of it. 
    Lacquer demos here: https://www.manchesterguitartech.co.uk/category/finish/
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