Another question about saddle screws

[Manwithvan]

Thanks to a previous post I have found a source in Spaldings Fasteners. I need to replace stripped screws in a Hipshot A style. Spaldings don’t specify a pitch. Is this likely to be a problem? Anyone know what it should be?

[PaulThePlug]

Used Spaldings for quality A2 stainless saddle screws on a few bridges. I Usually go for Dog Point. You might want flat point for the spacing locking screw.

Pitch would be standard... and likely to be metric. Rub some soft pencil lead on the threads and run em in and out.

Got any pics? Saddle height screws or Intonation?

Not likely to be 'fine' which only become available at a larger size thread...

Edited January 15, 2023 by PaulThePlug

[Manwithvan]

Thanks for the question Paul.

I’m guessing I’ll need M3 10mm?

edit: now I’ve posted this I see they’re probably flat point 

Edited January 15, 2023 by Manwithvan
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[Andyjr1515]

I'm pretty sure Hipshots will be Imperial threads, not Metric.

 

The guitar saddles are 4-40 UNC  (ie, 40 threads to an inch):

https://hipshot.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360027039471-What-size-hex-wrench-Allen-key-do-I-need-to-adjust-the-height-on-a-Fixed-Bridge-

 

Can't be sure whether the bass saddles will be the same size but, as they are made in USA, they are almost certain to be imperial threads too.  A quick question to the Hipshot zendesk would confirm.

 

[Manwithvan]

According to Hipshot zen desk, bass bridge A style screws are SAE #6-32.