Schwarz Customs – Vintage Steel Studs – Nickel Aged

Schwarz Customs – Vintage Steel Studs – Nickel Aged

Where German engineering meets American legacy – Gerhard Schwarz is crafting the finest vintage-spec Gibson parts on the market. He didn’t reinvent the wheel — instead, he had original vintage components professionally analyzed in labs to uncover the exact alloys and materials used in the beloved parts of the 1950s. Then, he meticulously reproduced them using 100% accurate materials. They’re indistinguishable from the original material.
His collection of vintage originals and spot-on replicas is nothing short of breathtaking. Most aftermarket “reissue” parts available today come from the same handful of suppliers — and they often miss the mark completely, using cheap or incorrect materials.
What sets Gerhard apart is his passion and relentless commitment to doing things right. His dedication has led to something truly exceptional: St. Helens Hardware.
We’re proud to offer you a curated selection of the finest replacement parts for your Custom Shop or Vintage Original guitar.

The Vintage Steel Studs are made from our unique alloy, analyzed from original parts to meet vintage correct specs regarding composition and hardness to make up for a truly original and authentic sounding hardware.

– nickel plating without copper layer underneath (vintage correct)

– Hand sanded and polished

– 1” long 5/16-24 threads

– available in finishes nickel gloss (unaged) or nickel aged

– steel studs made from custom spec’d steel alloy

– set of 2 pcs

– 100% made in Germany