Thunderbird Club

[Inky13]

I'm sure one of the more luthier-esque of this lot will be able to tell me why it is so hard to find small screws, in this case humbucker mounting ring screws (#2 x 9/16" phillips head) and pickguard screws (#3 x 3/8" ).
Yes, I know, order them online... I did. But are they that hard to find locally for anyone else? Home Depot & Lowes don't even come close. Smaller, local, mom & pop type hardware stores all had something close but not quite, either too long/ too short, slotted vs. phillips, right length/ wrong diameter, etc. (go ahead... get all the ahems out of your system, I'll wait... )
Are these just older, unpopular sizes? Just curious if anyone knows

I've had some luck with Fastenal. I see they have two stores in RI.

 

[Engle]

If a screw is what you're looking for, try Guitar Center.

Or start a new thread in the GP: "I'm looking for a screw, but don't want to go online to get it - suggestions?"

 

[GonePlaid]

Or start a new thread in the GP: "I'm looking for a screw, but don't want to go online to get it - suggestions?"

There aren't enough "Ehem"s to handle that.

 

[PillO]

Or start a new thread in the GP: "I'm looking for a screw, but don't want to go online to get it - suggestions?"

Someone will suggest the classified ads in a local "entertainment" newspaper.

 

[Kriegs]

I've had some luck with Fastenal. I see they have two stores in RI.

I tried Fastenal, they have all the right sizes but in the wrong material - they only have them in brass

 

[Engle]

There aren't enough "Ehem"s to handle that.

aaaaaand off to work I go...

 

[JJR58]

There aren't enough "Ehem"s to handle that.

Oh, c'mon. Sure there are.....

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

I've had some luck with Fastenal. I see they have two stores in RI.

Few weeks ago I was looking for some hard to find bolts, went to the nearest Fastenal, which was about 20-25 minutes away. I got there and there was a note on the door saying something like "for business customers only..."
I was very upset

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

If I played in your band I would be looking into my cabs and pretending to soak up the feedback

 

[GonePlaid]

If I played in your band I would be looking into my cabs and pretending to soak up the feedback

Don't you need a blue sponge for that?

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

They are so difficult to get, if you can get the size the have the wrong head, if you want chrome they are in brass, I've given up with them I just order a load every now and then from a luthier supplies place in Spain of all places

they kinda have been making guitars for awhile...

 

[Count Bassie]

I've had "the Chicken Dance" playing off and on in my head all morning.

 

[PillO]

I've had "the Chicken Dance" playing off and on in my head all morning.

Thanks for sharing

Let me help you out

 

[Gaolee]

Has anybody ever put TV Jones Thunderblades in a 'Bird? I'm curious. They are lower output, but I'm not always looking for the highest output pickups.

 

[Christine]

If a screw is what you're looking for

Him and the entire male population of earth give or take

 

[Christine]

Or start a new thread in the GP: "I'm looking for a screw, but don't want to go online to get it - suggestions?"

Too quick off the mark!

 

[Chucky Stiletti]

If I played in your band I would be looking into my cabs and pretending to soak up the feedback

This cab?

 

[GBassNorth]

This cab?
View attachment 3108981

LOL - what did you just buy?

 

[Count Bassie]

Thanks for sharing

Let me help you out

 

[GonePlaid]

I've had "the Chicken Dance" playing off and on in my head all morning.

In France , it's the "Duck Dance". Actually makes more sense(Quack, quack, quack, quack)