Extra Long Pickup Screws?

boabski2k · #1 08-28-2009, 01:53 PM

Hey all,

Can anyone tell me where i can get extra long pickup screws for a P bass.

I need them to be at least 1.5" preferebly 1.75".

Zooberwerx · #2 08-28-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by boabski2k

Hey all,

Can anyone tell me where i can get extra long pickup screws for a P bass.

I need them to be at least 1.5" preferebly 1.75".

The ones I have are 1.25" which is pretty standard. What's the project?

Riis

boabski2k · #3 08-29-2009, 04:13 AM

I'm putting a musicman pup into my p bass, I made a school boy error and made the route a little too deep.

My options are longer pup screws or to put a 1/4 filler in the bottom of the route.

SwamiRob · #4 08-29-2009, 05:07 AM

I'd say take the ones you have to your local hardware shop and get them to see if they can find anything longer, but last couple of times I went in with any instrument screws they told me they didn't have anything due to them not really being used anymore for DIY kinda stuff, worth a try though.

mongo2 · #5 08-29-2009, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by boabski2k

I'm putting a musicman pup into my p bass, I made a school boy error and made the route a little too deep.

My options are longer pup screws or to put a 1/4 filler in the bottom of the route.

I'd go with the filler then you never have to worry about pickup screw length again.

Zooberwerx · #6 08-29-2009, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mongo2

I'd go with the filler then you never have to worry about pickup screw length again.

Agree. Put a shim in the cavity then attach some pickup foam for support (even if you're using springs). You'll have to notch the shim to accommodate the lead wires.

Riis