fitting a fixed bridge - which screws?

[gwEm]

my instinct tells me to go for self-tapping screws into wood... and a "number 4" screw would fit perfectly. (number 6 are a little too big)

however the supplier of the bridge suggests fine threaded machine screws.

the bridge has six mounting screws and will be fitted into maple, 25.5" scale neck - if it makes a difference.

what type do people suggest for these screws? what sort of depth should i go for? any materials i should avoid?

[Philly Q]

I'd have thought you'd only want fine threaded machine screws if there were also threaded brass or steel inserts for them to screw into. :?

What type of bridge is it?  I'm surprised it isn't supplied with screws in the first place.

When I put Graph Tech saddles on my hardtail Strat, I had to change the bridge fixing screws because the old ones were getting in the way of the saddles.  I ended up using stainless steel strap button screws.

[gwEm]

agreed regarding what you say about the inserts. its a handmilled fixed bridge for a steinberger by the way.

any problems with those strap button screws so far?

[Philly Q]

any problems with those strap button screws so far?

None at all, it's rock-solid.

The holes were a bit oversized so I filled them with superglue and baking soda then re-drilled.  The screws themselves are about the same size as the ones that come with Schaller straplocks.

[WezV]

the strap button screws are usually about the right size.... but why not just order the appropriate bridge screws instead!!

http://www.allparts.uk.com/bridge-mounting-screws-guitar-bass-inch-p-2195.html?p=product