Author Topic: Screwed screw thread (Read 7561 times)

MDV · « **on:** January 08, 2007, 09:01:04 PM »

Hi folks.

I have a guitar here (suprise!) that has a cr@ppy old jackson trem. One of the alen screws that holds the strings in has had the thread ripped out (soft metal + repeated overtightening, you know the deal).

Its not mine: I'm changing the pickups for a mate. When changing the strings, applying rather little force with the allen key, the thread went (on the B if you want a clear visual).

My fault or not (it happened under my watch at least) I'm not giving the man back a knackered guitar.

Is there anything I can do?

Is there anywhere I can get a replacement drop in saddle?

I'd really rather not buy a new trem. Or fit one of mine. No, no I really dont see that happening.

MDV · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2007, 09:04:37 PM »

All parts have them.

Answered my own thread. Feel free to ignore, unless you have a clever idea I can do from the comfort of my own home? (with a respectable mass of tools of course)

MDV · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2007, 09:19:10 PM »

Plus I had a word with the guys whos guitar it is and he completely didnt give a toss. Just said "Happenned before, it'll happen again, I'll order a replacement".

What an outstandingly chilled guy.

MDV · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2007, 09:19:45 PM »

I wonder how many replies I'll post to my own thread?

MDV · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2007, 09:20:52 PM »

Before anyone else does, that is.

Sorry. I'll stop now.

Crazy_Joe · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2007, 09:44:49 PM »

:lol:

Kilby · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2007, 10:29:58 PM »

We don't wish to laugh at your misfortune, ecause we are all such nice people.

Rob...

dave_mc · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2007, 11:11:09 PM »

:lol:

MDV · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2007, 07:33:13 PM »

Ha ha! Victory is mine!

The man was delighted, and he bought me a crate of lager!

dave_mc · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2007, 08:52:25 PM »

american lager?

MDV · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2007, 01:05:59 AM »

Yeah, Miller GD.

Its not guiness, but then, I always hated that stuff ;)

dave_mc · « **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2007, 05:20:44 PM »

hmmm, miller. you sure he liked your work?

;)

Kilby · « **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2007, 08:18:14 PM »

Quote from: dave_mc

hmmm, miller. you sure he liked your work?

;)

Miller and Budwiser, the US equivalent of Harp & Tennants.

Turn up nose in disgust.

Rob...

MDV · « **Reply #13 on:** January 20, 2007, 01:52:05 AM »

Well, in al fairnes, he brought it round before he'd seen the guitar,

And also, I like GD, so, y'know...... :P

And Bud.

;)

Anyway, when was the last time you fot suprise alcohol for guitar tech work you thought you were doing for free??? ;)

maverickf1jockey · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2007, 11:30:25 AM »

Budweiser Budvar kicks the shitee out of the American brand...