Which screws to buy?

[old_skul]

I'm working on my 620 and putting it back together. The guitar came to me completely naked without any screws.

I have tuners which came with screws already, but...I need screws for the pickups, the pickguard, and the jack plate.

I have figured out that the pickguard screws are 5201 and 5202, and I think I need a couple of rubber grommets. I'll need 5200 screws for the TRC. But what about the pickups, and the jackplate?

I sourced a bridge and it comes with screws. I imagine I'll get screws with any tailpiece I get, as well.

Oh, and a bonus question - do I need the 3802 foam pads for the pickups? I assume I need two.

thanks guys....

[jdogric12]

I'll need 5200 screws for the TRC.

I thought there were just three!


Seriously, the boutique ought to have them. Might be worth a phone call to make sure you get all you need, and the right ones.

For the pickups, you can use the foam pads, or go for a vintage look by using 6 grommets each. Oh, and make sure you get 6 grommets for the guards. Use 2 on each of the three big screws.

[old_skul]

Awesome. I think I'll probably just give RIC a call. This is awesome information though - keep it coming!

(Those 5200 screws add mass to the headstock, for extra hoodoo tone, right? It's just a bear to screw in that many self-tappers!)

[jingle_jangle]

They're not self-tappers. They're wood screws with special heads and the only RIC fasteners that are not available from any other supplier. Rickenbacker has them specially made on a WWII screw machine, in a secret catacomb under South Coast Plaza.

It's really no hassle to screw them in, even by hand, as the holes are already there. Hint: use a magnetized screwdriver with a #1 Phillips tip. Start the screw by turning it gently backwards (i.e., counter-clockwise) until you feel the screw drop a tiny bit into the threads made by the previous occupant of the hole. Then screw in normally. This makes it easier and lessens the chance of stripping out the holes.

Next: tighten, but:

[Clint]

isn't buying screws illegal?

[jdogric12]

Not in Nevada, I think.

[paologregorio]

isn't buying screws illegal?

[old_skul]

You guys kill me. I bought several screws today...and I even paid with a credit card!

[jdogric12]

You guys kill me. I bought several screws today...and I even paid with a credit card!

Where did you swipe it?

[johnallg]

You guys kill me. I bought several screws today...and I even paid with a credit card!

Where did you swipe it?

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