Replacement arm for Gibson Maestro Vibrola ?

[oc disorder]

I know it's probably best to leave it off but a friend in Australia has a 70's SG Gibson
(walnut) that is missing the whammy bar..Maestro Vibrola arm.
I have searched for some time and found this
Replacement arm for Gibson Maestro Vibrola, nickel $30
Blackrider Vintage Guitar | Guitar parts

Are their any other sources that any one knows of I'm guessing there may be a few
in some luthiers junk box .

Thanks

[jrfrond]

Allparts has a replacement as well. Originals probably WON'T be in anyone's junkbox, but more likely on eBay at a premium price.

[Sweetfinger]

If you get lucky, you can score an old Kalamazoo electric and harvest the parts. Sure, you'll be making the world a slightly worse place 'cause you're being a bit evil but on the other hand.... you'll have your trem arm and a Kalamazoo guitar that's worth exactly the same with or without the original parts!

[Ronsonic]

Not as evil as all the vintage Mustangs and Duosonics I see advertised with repro neck plates.

Wonder where the originals went?

[jrfrond]

Not as evil as all the vintage Mustangs and Duosonics I see advertised with repro neck plates.

Wonder where the originals went?

Where do ya think?

[Ronsonic]

Where do ya think?

I dunno, but that doesn't matter because I got this great deal on a '65 strat, all original in like perfect condition. I asked the dealer if he knew the history of it and he said he got it in a trade from another dealer.

[oc disorder]

well it ended up ok
Allparts have a New Zealand store
eg

New Zealand Site
Guitarparts :: Online
SG Tremolo Arm
Allparts USA
Vibrola Tremolo Arm for S.G.® Style Tremolo. Includes mounting screw and washer....
(APBP2010-001)
NZD $43.00 (approx AUD $33.36)
Status:
In Stock. Item is Ready to Ship.
We accept Visa and Mastercard for Australian orders.
Shipping
Shipping to Australia is a flat rate of NZD $10.
All items are shipped via International Air. Delivery is within 7 to 10 working days. No minimum order.

Of course if he uses it it will probably go out of tune......!!!