Bridge Question

**RedsFan75** · #1 10-07-2008, 07:28 AM

I'm building a bass from parts, and I'll post pics commentary etc as I get closer to finish. Right now I'm in the process of finishing the body. Getting it ready from Lacquer.

I ordered a bridge, Hipshot A style, and the screws that came with it seem a bit too long. They are like a 1/2" longer than a bridge screw from my Fender. I would use regular Fender screws but the head on the Fender screw was just a bit smaller and doesn't fit the opening quite right.

Ideas?

Thanks.

XylemBassGuitar · #2 10-07-2008, 08:41 AM

Can you get away with drilling the existing pilot holes deeper without getting too close to drilling through the other side of the body?

If not, you could always cut a little bit of the ends of the screws off with a Dremel tool so that they aren't too long.

Also, call Hipshot and double-check that they sent you the right screws.

themarshall · #3 10-07-2008, 08:52 AM

Find a good hardware store- not a Lowe's, Home Despot, etc.- one where the sales person is 40+. You're looking for a hardware store that sells individual pieces, not eveything pre-packaged. They will have what you need. Shouldn't cost more than $2-3.

Graingers or Fastenal will have your screws too, but might have clueless counter people.

**RedsFan75** · #4 10-07-2008, 12:05 PM

It's not so much the Hipshot's being the wrong screws, this body is just a bit thinner that a regular body.

There's a good old fashioned hardware store just up the street from where I work! Good idea!