Tailpiece screws

brycycle · Post by **brycycle** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:39 pm

i'm replacing the hipshot on the '77 4001 i bought with a Ric tailpiece/bridge and require the 5 screws for the tailpiece.

i have found one of the screw types on the Ric site (part # 05201 the 2 visible screws), but can't find a part # for the 3 screws that sit under the bridge.

anyone know?

thanks

rickcrazy · Post by **rickcrazy** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:45 pm

Isn't it exactly the same type screw, only slightly shorter?

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:56 pm

On some basses from some years the screws under the bridge are flat heads instead of oval. I am using stainless steel screws as replacements these days. They buff up nicely and don't corrode. 1/2" oval heads work nicely in both places. The 7 screw models have 3/4" ovals in the two extra holes.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:06 pm

The screw should be a #6 X 1/2" or 5/8" long, oval head self-tapping Phillips. McMaster # 90315A423 at $5.34 per 100 box.

The flat heads are tough to find in this size. But McMaster comes through again with their part # 90065A148 at $2.61 per box of 100.

I don't see these in the RIC butique. I would be hesitant to use the 3/4" long ones--too much chance they might poke through the back of the bass. YIKES!

jwr2 · Post by **jwr2** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:06 pm

I'm sure a hardware store will have screws that will fit just fine ...

brycycle · Post by **brycycle** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:35 pm

thanks Ted and Paul.

rickfan60 · Post by **rickfan60** » Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:16 pm

3/"4 would not be a problem for the two screws at the heel of the 7 screw tailpiece. I just measured one out of my 2002 4003 and it is actually 7/8" long. The body is roughly 1 1/4" then the tail piece holds adds another 3/8" or so. Don't use anything longer than 1/2" for the other screws though.