Intonation screw and spring....mustang bass

[martthebass]

Had an equipment malfunction the other night. A string suddenly went unresponsive....imagine my surprise when I saw that the intonation screw had gone awol. 

Anyone any idea where I can pick up a replacement?

 Cheers, Mart

[Bigguy2017]

As far as I can tell these will do...

https://www.vintageguitarandbass.com/fender/bass/Mustang_parts_list.php

043349    String length screw (6-32 x 1 5/8 machine)
043356    String length screw (6-32 x 1 7/8 machine)(Bridge 1st + 2nd)

030015 000    Spring, Length adjust (Bridge 1st + 2nd)
028282 000    Spring, Length adjust (Bridge 3rd + 4th)

015842 000    Screw, Length adjust (1 1/2") (Bridge)
043356 000    String length screw (6-32 x 1 7/8 machine)(Bridge 1st + 2nd)

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* 015842 000    Screw, Length adjust (1 1/2") (Bridge)
* 030015 000    Spring, Length adjust (Bridge 1st + 2nd)

https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/parts-c4/hardware-c706/screws-c111/intonation-screws-c429/fender-vintage-bass-intonation-screws-nickel-12-pack-p12860

FENDER
Vintage Bass Intonation Screws, Nickel, 12-Pack
£6.99
 

Can't find a supplier for the spring, but it's probably common to other Fender bass saddles...

[Bigguy2017]

Looks like this spring screw combo is the one...

https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/parts-c4/hardware-c706/screws-c111/all-parts-bridge-length-screws-for-bass-stainless-jazz-precision-bass-with-springs-4-pack-p9119

ALLPARTS
All Parts Bridge length screws for bass stainless Jazz / Precision Bass With Springs 4 PACK
£3.50

[Bigguy2017]

As the screws come in two lengths, and you're running out of length to intonate, the longer ones would be best... 😉

 

[martthebass]

Many thanks BG2017, very much appreciated!

[martthebass]

Apparently this is proving a little more difficult than expected.....

Tried a few places now without success as they don't seem to be able to request the parts from Fender.  Poor little blue is still sat in the corner unable to join the party with its inadequate 3 strings.  The glittery silver Mustang is staying out of the way as it is scared it might be raided for one of it's screws.

[Count Bassy]

On 25/12/2019 at 18:05, martthebass said:

Had an equipment malfunction the other night. A string suddenly went unresponsive....imagine my surprise when I saw that the intonation screw had gone awol. 

Anyone any idea where I can pick up a replacement?

 Cheers, Mart

 

Off the floor where you were playing? 😉

Edited January 21, 2020 by Count Bassy

[martthebass]

4 hours ago, Count Bassy said:

Off the floor where you were playing? 😉

Searched......failed. Stolen by the bass goblins.

[MuddBass]

Did it ping off in the case before hand? The saddle may have stayed in place for a while when playing.

[martthebass]

9 hours ago, MuddBass said:

Did it ping off in the case before hand? The saddle may have stayed in place for a while when playing.

Unfortunately not - that's first thing I checked, sempt to be more likely.

[martthebass]

Well after another couple of days trawling US parts sites still no luck - really surprised it's that difficult.  Now trying Mr Shuker to see if he can advise.

[Stub Mandrel]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M3-3mm-Pan-Head-Pozi-Machine-Screws-Zinc-Plated/273870352856?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

These fit if it's metric.

Bear in mind the spring is just to keep it in the right place when stringing up so anything that's roughly the right size will do (e.g. out of a biro).

[martthebass]

42 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/M3-3mm-Pan-Head-Pozi-Machine-Screws-Zinc-Plated/273870352856?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

These fit if it's metric.

Bear in mind the spring is just to keep it in the right place when stringing up so anything that's roughly the right size will do (e.g. out of a biro).

Thanks Neil, I think the current ones are imperial but I might give these a shot. Pretty much resigned to having to get a set of 4 anyhow and likely the saddles to mate up.

first time in nearly 40 years that I’ve lost a bridge screw - it would have to happen on an ‘awkward’ bass.

[Stub Mandrel]

I've measured the  screws on my MIM Jazz.

They are ~1/8" diameter by 32tpi which makes them #5 UNC.

Put "#5 UNC pan head screw" into Google or eBay and you should find what you need easily enough. Length 40mm for the E and A strings, 45mm for D and G.

 

[martthebass]

Now sorted thankfully!

While I was waiting for Fender UK to get back to me I took a punt on a cheap £5 generic BBOT bridge off of that there ebay and bugger me the screws fit the existing saddles and were long enough to achieve intonation.  Who would've thunk it.

Thanks for all the comments

[martthebass]

A big hats off to Tris at Fender GB who has managed to find the period correct parts and send them to me at no cost.

That's what I call service.

[ped]

Hi guys,

 

I'm looking for some spare screws for my Mustang bass saddles. I must admit the different ways of measuring screws make my head spin, but basically I want some longer than standard to give me some wiggle room when downturning.

 

Assuming the 60's saddles are the same thread as newer USA models, I wondered if anyone can point me in the right direction??

 

 

[itu]

Please use some nail lacquer in the thread and the screws do not open by themselves. Colour from your girl friend / fiancée / wife / other.

[ped]

Just to confirm that the required screws are 6-32 UNC. I've got 2" on the E and A, and 2.5" on the D and G.