Originally Posted by: DraconusJLM

I also have a Gretsch G5420T which has screw on strap buttons. When they're removed there is what looks like a bolt protruding from the body. Does anyone know if this can be unscrewed from the guitar?

[p]If you are careful those should be removeable. I found this thread about them with a picture showing the 2 parts of the buttons completely disassembled.

https://www.gretsch-talk.com/threads/strap-buttons-vs-strap.165770/

I encouage you to ask the resident GT guitar tech Stephen the best way to go about this in order to avoid damaging your guitar or its parts!

https://www.guitartricks.com/forum/threads.php?f=30

Hope that helps!