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Saddle length screws...is thread size and diameter variable within Fender and Squiers models?

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by CocoaThumper, Aug 31, 2017.

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  1. Aug 31, 2017 #1
    CocoaThumper

    CocoaThumper

    Aug 18, 2017
    Hey guys, I'm thinking of doing a mod projects on a Squier bass. But I'm not really knowledgeable when it comes to saddle screws. I want to change the color of Saddle length screws, but I want to make sure I get what I need.

    Do saddle screws vary between models and terms of thread size and diameter? Or are most saddle screws a similar standard size?
     
  2. Aug 31, 2017 #2
    Killed_by_Death

    Killed_by_Death Snaggletooth Inactive

    Jan 2, 2015
    14 Megameters from Groong Tehp
    I think all imported stuff is Metric, including Mexican.
     
  3. Aug 31, 2017 #3
    bryan gibson

    bryan gibson

    Jan 14, 2011
    In Illinois, but closer to Nashville than Chicago
    Affinity series definitely uses thinner/cheaper hardware. I've modded several (for gigging use) because I love the necks, but you really have to watch the small parts compatibility
     
  4. Aug 31, 2017 #4
    walterw

    walterw Supportive Fender Commercial User

    Feb 20, 2009
    alpha-music.com
    of course, because it's never easy and always hard.
     
  5. Aug 31, 2017 #5
    Killed_by_Death

    Killed_by_Death Snaggletooth Inactive

    Jan 2, 2015
    14 Megameters from Groong Tehp
    Once I bought this beautiful Squier Strat, thinking I was going to swap the body with my Black Mexican Fender Strat.
    Wrong [email protected]!

    The bridge holes weren't even the same spacing & the Squier bridge was also narrower.

    I bought pots with 3/8" diameter bushings & they wouldn't fit in my Mexican Fender Blacktop bass, because they were Metric sized holes.
     
  6. Aug 31, 2017 #6
    CocoaThumper

    CocoaThumper

    Aug 18, 2017
    Dang, I already knew I wasn't going to be able to change the bridge or tuners in a straight swap without some mod work. Was hoping the saddles at least would have been easier.

    But yep...like you guys are saying, its never that easy :(.
     
  7. Sep 3, 2017 #7
    fhm555

    fhm555 So FOS my eyes are brown

    Feb 16, 2011
    All the MIM bass stuff I've got is American standard.