JJJack Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Anybody know where I can get one of the above? It's flat head not hex and would imagine it's imperial not metric. Cheers Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJack Posted June 22, 2015 Author Share Posted June 22, 2015 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 It might be simpler just to buy yourself a replacement knob. Then nick the screw out of it, if you want to stick with the existing knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJack Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 That's an idea, but I don't know if the threads are metric or imperial. I thought there might be someone who knew these intricacies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I've got some knobs don't have a thread guage but if the screw head is slotted I suspect they're imperial, if hex socket then metric. It's not easy to get replacement screws - without the knob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJack Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 That's seems like a reasonable assumption to me. I will continue my quest, trying to get my 72 precision a bit more original after my mid 80s butchery (which I wish I hadn't done). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 [quote name='JJJack' timestamp='1437062028' post='2823309'] That's an idea, but I don't know if the threads are metric or imperial. I thought there might be someone who knew these intricacies. [/quote] A bit of a guess..... Just removed some knobs from my MIM P. The screws have a 'US imperial' look about them - coarser than metric. Diameter is around 4mm and length a little over 4mm, with about 5 full turns of thread. So my guess is UNC 32 TPI. Metric screws have a finer thread (and are found on Squier) the thread size looks identical to the bridge intonation screws used on Fender. Squier are metric. If you buy knobs in the UK they will very likely be metric M4 set screws and may be slotted also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 8.32 UNC is my guess, but these may be a bit long at 1/4 inch http://www.a2stainless.co.uk/8-32-0-164-diameter_B23SRV.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJack Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Thanks Pf, Much appreciated That gives me a starting point. I'll see if I can find a local supplier. Cheers Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 8.32 UNC x 3/16 might be worth looking at. http://www.gwr-fasteners.co.uk/8-32-unc-socket-grub-screw---a2-stainless-37001-p.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJack Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Cheers, I've made enquiries.... This is the reason for my question: I think I'll replace the Badass with the original bridge and then it's about as original as it can be (ignoring the J pickup) Cheers Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I can confirm the screw in my Fender knob is 32 TPI - I borrowed a thread gauge at work. It may be the same or very similar to 5/32" BSW. The pitch is identical and the diameter very close. The reason I say this is 5/32" BSW is the thread used in Meccano sets, so if ever you have one or if hobby shops sell spares - worth a try! But the recessed hex types would be more reliable and less likley to come loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJJack Posted August 5, 2015 Author Share Posted August 5, 2015 I found out that Fender sell packs of 24 for £6.30. That's too many I reckon, more for the guitar repair workshop. But, luckily someone at Fender UK will send me one for nothing. Thumbs up for Fender! Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Great looking bass. I especially like, as on my custom P/J, that the V-V-T-Jack arrangement is all on the scratchplate instead of a jack being drilled in the side of the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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