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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: hunter on January 08, 2010, 12:57:47 PM

Title: What size Allen Key for PRS Stoptail bridge?
Post by: hunter on January 08, 2010, 12:57:47 PM

Hmm, seems my 1.5mm is too small and the 2mm too large for the McCarty wraparound (1 piece) bridge.

Is it imperial? Anyone knows the size?

Thanks for your efforts :)
Title: Re: What size Allen Key for PRS Stoptail bridge?
Post by: Philly Q on January 08, 2010, 01:28:10 PM
It's imperial for sure, #6-32 thread size, the same as Fender pickup mounting screws.

I don't know how to work out what Allen key you need, though!
Title: Re: What size Allen Key for PRS Stoptail bridge?
Post by: Diamond on January 08, 2010, 01:47:38 PM
Maybe you could contact PRS and ask them?
Title: Re: What size Allen Key for PRS Stoptail bridge?
Post by: hunter on January 08, 2010, 01:57:43 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on January 08, 2010, 01:28:10 PM
It's imperial for sure, #6-32 thread size, the same as Fender pickup mounting screws.

I don't know how to work out what Allen key you need, though!

Sorry, I meant the small allen screws coming from the back and used to adjust intonation  :lol:
Title: Re: What size Allen Key for PRS Stoptail bridge?
Post by: Philly Q on January 08, 2010, 02:06:21 PM
Quote from: hunter on January 08, 2010, 01:57:43 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on January 08, 2010, 01:28:10 PM
It's imperial for sure, #6-32 thread size, the same as Fender pickup mounting screws.

I don't know how to work out what Allen key you need, though!

Sorry, I meant the small allen screws coming from the back and used to adjust intonation  :lol:

That's what I meant too!  Get a Fender (or BKP) pickup height screw and try screwing it into the back of the PRS stoptail, it'll fit!  :P

But I don't know how Allen screws are sized - if a #6-32 grub screw will always need the same size Allen hex key, or if it varies.
Title: Re: What size Allen Key for PRS Stoptail bridge?
Post by: Twinfan on January 08, 2010, 05:55:11 PM
Hunter - you need a 1/16" allen key  :D
Title: Re: What size Allen Key for PRS Stoptail bridge?
Post by: Philly Q on January 08, 2010, 06:40:16 PM
There we go, a nice simple answer!  :lol:
Title: Re: What size Allen Key for PRS Stoptail bridge?
Post by: hunter on January 08, 2010, 09:16:42 PM
Thanks for your help guys, you rule!