Mute screw thread size?
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- cassius987
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Mute screw thread size?
I'd like to replace the screws on my tailpiece with something that has a different (shorter, less intrusive) head, like a pan head slotted for a flathead screwdriver.
http://boutique.rickenbacker.com/BOLT-S ... p_647.html
The reason: I have found that the taller stock screw is the main reason why it's hard to palm mute the G string without contorting my wrist. I can palm mute all other strings pretty easily.
I can go to ACE to determine the thread size, but if anyone already knows what it is, that will really help speed things along (plus I trust y'all more than that sizing guide that is potentially stripped out).
http://boutique.rickenbacker.com/BOLT-S ... p_647.html
The reason: I have found that the taller stock screw is the main reason why it's hard to palm mute the G string without contorting my wrist. I can palm mute all other strings pretty easily.
I can go to ACE to determine the thread size, but if anyone already knows what it is, that will really help speed things along (plus I trust y'all more than that sizing guide that is potentially stripped out).
Re: Mute screw thread size?
pretty sure its 10-24, but I'd double check that.
Re: Mute screw thread size?
They're the same as the strap pins, but the actual size I never measured.
And they won't be metric, try your local hardware store, they usually have a display that lets you try screws and bolts to get the correct size/pitch.
Dirk
And they won't be metric, try your local hardware store, they usually have a display that lets you try screws and bolts to get the correct size/pitch.
Dirk
Re: Mute screw thread size?
Same as the older 'thumbscrew' strap pins, but if I recall the newer locking strap posts are a different thread.Dirk wrote:They're the same as the strap pins,
Re: Mute screw thread size?
How nwere are you talking about? The Schaller buttons fit fine into the '73 4001s I had, even into the '67 4005WB I had, too.radapaw wrote:Same as the older 'thumbscrew' strap pins, but if I recall the newer locking strap posts are a different thread.Dirk wrote:They're the same as the strap pins,
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Re: Mute screw thread size?
Thanks. I have had one of those re-thread a bolt once (I guess it was too soft of a metal) but I will give it a shot!Dirk wrote:they usually have a display that lets you try screws and bolts to get the correct size/pitch.
Re: Mute screw thread size?
The thread size is UNC 10-24, which means Unified National Coarse and is an inch size thread with 24 threads per inch...
I have NO idea what to do with those skinny stringed things... I'm just a bass player...
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Re: Mute screw thread size?
Thank you!cjj wrote:The thread size is UNC 10-24, which means Unified National Coarse and is an inch size thread with 24 threads per inch...
Re: Mute screw thread size?
+1cjj wrote:The thread size is UNC 10-24, which means Unified National Coarse and is an inch size thread with 24 threads per inch...
This is from a very old thread:
IIRC, JH told us that the factory uses a second die of similar size (I don't remember which one) to redress the threads, which "roughens" them up to make the bolt fit tighter, so that's why if you take a factory strapbolt to Ace you don't get an exact match. The screws I bought are on the right in the picture below.
IIRC I got a box of them from McMaster-Carr. will check tomorrow to see if I still have some. If I do I can just mail a couple gratis.
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Re: Mute screw thread size?
you'd have to ask Mr. halljps wrote:How nwere are you talking about? The Schaller buttons fit fine into the '73 4001s I had, even into the '67 4005WB I had, too.radapaw wrote:Same as the older 'thumbscrew' strap pins, but if I recall the newer locking strap posts are a different thread.Dirk wrote:They're the same as the strap pins,
http://www.rickenbacker.com/forum/viewt ... =2&t=13366
Re: Mute screw thread size?
I did that mod a few years ago. I also replaced the sharp bridge height adjustment screws with shorter ones.
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Re: Mute screw thread size?
I still have some of the 10-24 machine screws, so Rhys, if you want me to send you a couple, PM me with your mailing address.doctorwho wrote: ...IIRC I got a box of them from McMaster-Carr. will check tomorrow to see if I still have some. If I do I can just mail a couple gratis.
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Re: Mute screw thread size?
Thank you! PM sent!doctorwho wrote:I still have some of the 10-24 machine screws, so Rhys, if you want me to send you a couple, PM me with your mailing address.doctorwho wrote: ...IIRC I got a box of them from McMaster-Carr. will check tomorrow to see if I still have some. If I do I can just mail a couple gratis.
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Hmmm .... I don't see a new PM in my messages. Could you please resend it?cassius987 wrote:Thank you! PM sent!doctorwho wrote:I still have some of the 10-24 machine screws, so Rhys, if you want me to send you a couple, PM me with your mailing address.doctorwho wrote: ...IIRC I got a box of them from McMaster-Carr. will check tomorrow to see if I still have some. If I do I can just mail a couple gratis.
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Re: Mute screw thread size?
Sorry, I sent it to myself the first time (not sure how that happened). I checked that this one went through. Thanks for following up!doctorwho wrote:
Hmmm .... I don't see a new PM in my messages. Could you please resend it?