obbm Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I recently acquired an excellent 1971 Jazz complete with original bridge and pick-up covers however these were fitted with what look like regular slot-headed brass wood screws which I cannot believe are correct. So the question for the vintage Fender experts is what is the correct type of screw for the ashtrays? BTW it's the Fender that is vintage, not necessarily the experts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Wouldn't massively surprise if Fender sent someone off to the hardware store if they ran short. Post dates Leo himself going off to get them himself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Same as the pickguard screws I suspect Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikay Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) Good question Dave! On the attached pic they look the same size as the pickguard screws [attachment=107961:p1_uzstbehhe.jpg] Edited May 14, 2012 by ikay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) I believe Fender stopped using Slot Headed screws during 1953, so long before any Jazzes were even dreamt of. The standard screws would definitely be Philips Head & not Pozidrive. Those supplied with the American Vintage series I've had, for the covers are a Roundhead, similar size to standard pickguard Raised Head Countersunks, which will also do nicely. Edit: Definitely no experts around here, just a bloke who likes his screws Edited May 14, 2012 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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