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Rickenbacher B6 plate screw size and source?
Posted: 16 Mar 2012 8:26 pm
by David Hayes
I have a B6 with some screws missing (like me) that hold the plates in on the front of the guitar. They don't have a match at my local Lowe's. They appear to be either 3-48 or 3-56 size 3/8 to 1/2 long. Don't want to get the wrong size an crack the Bakelite screw hole like the previous owner did on one of them.
Can anyone confirm the size and let me know a good source? Thanks, David
Posted: 16 Mar 2012 9:23 pm
by Ron Whitfield
You can always go smaller and sheath the screw into the hole with compressable matter, like soft cardboard paper, if pressed for a solution.
Posted: 16 Mar 2012 10:36 pm
by Tom Pettingill
The big box home centers like Lowes are a tough place to find any of the smaller hardware. Check around some of your older smaller hardware stores, there is a good chance you can find some suitable replacements. I've got an older True Value local and they have a much better selection of small parts.
Posted: 17 Mar 2012 4:07 am
by Rick Aiello
3-48
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/de ... ?sku=28591
http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/de ... ?sku=28581
Stock up on a few lengths ... Sometimes the Bakelite receiving stems are broken off ... And you need longer screws ... The holes are quite deep.
