Intonation screw missing

bassike · #1 06-14-2009, 07:31 PM

Yesterday I was changing my strings; and when I took off the E string, the saddle fell down on the floor and then I realized that the intonation screw was missing.

So could anyone give me an idea of where to get this kind of screws?

The bass is an ESP F255

**HeavyDuty** · #2 06-14-2009, 08:19 PM

Just move the one over from the G string!

Seriously, if you remove one and take it to a good hardware store they may be able to help you with a replacement faster than contacting the manufacturer.

bassike · #3 06-14-2009, 08:28 PM

I think you are right
I taught about it, but I didnt wanna go thru the whole intonation setup.

but I guess I have no choice

I hope it is not a custom size.

Pilgrim · #4 06-14-2009, 08:44 PM

I assume you mean that you lost one of the saddle height adjusting screws. If there's an ACE hardware nearby, they do a good job of carrying setscrews. Take one with you to confirm thread and size. You won't have to re-set everything if you replace the old one with a similar one.

If the set screws tend to be loose, before installing them put a drop of clear nail polish on the threads. That will keep them locked in place but you can easily break the bond by turning the screws with a hex key.

bassike · #5 06-15-2009, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilgrim

I assume you mean that you lost one of the saddle height adjusting screws. If there's an ACE hardware nearby, they do a good job of carrying setscrews. Take one with you to confirm thread and size. You won't have to re-set everything if you replace the old one with a similar one.

If the set screws tend to be loose, before installing them put a drop of clear nail polish on the threads. That will keep them locked in place but you can easily break the bond by turning the screws with a hex key.

Hi

It is not the saddle height adjusting screw; it is the intonation screw.

But yeah it is a good idea to go the hardware store, with a sample.

Pilgrim · #6 06-15-2009, 07:54 PM

AH! I get it. I've never thought of those as intonation screws, but that is indeed what they adjust. And I found a website where they are indeed called intonation screws. I stand corrected, and I learned something from your posts.

BTW - seems odd that the missing screw wouldn't have been evident...but there you are.

bassike · #7 06-16-2009, 10:41 AM

It was there last time I changed strings but I think I know what happened.

I remember one time when I was practicing with my band; that the drummer found a screw and he was asking if it belongs to anyone.

So I took a quick look of my bass and I never taught of checking that so I taught it wasn't mine.

The weird thing is that I never taught that all the vibrations from the sound plus the playing could make the screw come off, but I guess it was kinda loose.

Pilgrim · #8 06-16-2009, 11:12 AM

If that happened, the threaded hole for that screw in the bridge may be slightly oversize and sloppy - the nail polish trick would be good to use.

bassike · #9 06-16-2009, 12:20 PM

Yeah I’ll do that and I guess I’ll buy extra screws if I find em.

Plus I was thinking of changing the bridge and tuning keys since they are made with some kind of low quality metal or something.