Stripped screw in GK MB210

Hutzbordello · #1 08-07-2011, 07:57 PM

So one of the screws always comes loose whilst playing and makes a terrrible rattling noise. The head also seems to be loose which rattles too.

So my dad said that when this happens the usual course of action is to use a bigger screw, but im wondering if this screw is touching or going into the head at all. if so could I just use a bigger screw or would i need this fixed at a shop.

it seems simple but i dont want to mess up anything i dont have to

**B-string** · #2 08-07-2011, 08:06 PM

If it just loosens but will tighten again a bigger screw is not the answer.
SureHold 482 Removable Blue Threadlocker 2ml
Or Locktite from your local auto parts store.

Hutzbordello · #3 08-07-2011, 08:39 PM

it used to tighten, not it comes loose every time i play. i think this screw is at the end of its road

currently using electrical tape to keep it in

Russell L · #4 08-08-2011, 05:55 AM

Is it a machine screw or a sheet metal screw? If it's a sheet metal screw, a bigger screw will do the trick. If it's a machine screw the thread locker will help (you can get Loctite everywhere, K-Mart, Walmart, auto parts stores). Just be sure to get the blue because it's made to be removable, not permanent. Otherwise, if it's a machine screw, it gets complicated to rethread for a bigger screw or to add a helicoil.

Hutzbordello · #5 08-08-2011, 05:00 PM

yep a machine screw, threw some gorilla glue on the threads. maybe a bit too much but it wont budge.