Duncan Invader Button/Cap Screw Source and a Question re: F-space & G-space

[Drak]

So... I've found a few older threads via searching here speaking to experimenting with various HB pole screw replacements, check.

I'm building a guitar that is going to have a Floyd and P-90 routes.
I'll be using an old pair of DiMarzio DLX-90's (G-spaced) I've had here for like forever.
They're one of DMZ's HB-in-a-P90 form pkp.
2 rows of adjustable poles.

And I got to thinking...would using the button screws help spread out my string spread from G-spaced to F-spaced?
To help stretch the mag field out to the F-spaced E's a little more than normal?
Even if it didn't, I think it would be an interesting and cool look.
To have big button screws on a P-90 HB.

So...Supply source for the button screws? 5mm x 14mm button heads?
I read Addiction FX is not a good source for screws. mags yes, but not screws.
Other thoughts?
Thanks.

 

[dave74]

Re: Duncan Invader Button/Cap Screw Source and a Question re: F-space & G-space

Yes it would spread the field to better cover the outside strings,,,,,,,but I've no idea on a source or dimensions.

 

[Tone Meister]

Re: Duncan Invader Button/Cap Screw Source and a Question re: F-space & G-space

Not sure if the alloy is what you're looking for, but a quick search produced this:

https://www.amazon.com/14mm-Button-Head-Screw-Pack/dp/B005581XU8

https://www.trfastenings.com/produc...agon-Socket-Screws/Button-Head/TR00004868-103

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/metal-round-head-machine-hex-screw-m5x14-10pcs-set.html?___store=en_us

http://www.fastener-express.com/metric-button-head-socket-screws-stainless.aspx

Button Screws at Fastenal

 

[gearhead63]

Re: Duncan Invader Button/Cap Screw Source and a Question re: F-space & G-space

The button head cap screws will increase the magnetic field a lot. But it can also make you lose some highs. They are easily removed, and the solid slugs will fit right in there. But there's one issue, the Invaders DO NOT have the metal spacer plate under the coils, (they are just 3/16" thread button head cap screws, and fit directly into the 3/16" holes in the bobbins) pu's with the regular small headed screws have the spacer with tapped holes. And the standoff where the screw goes in sits up inside the coil a bit. So that could become an issue. Unless you pull the solid slugs out and put the Invader screws into that coil.
AND DO NOT TRY STAINLESS STEEL SCREWS! THEY ARE NON-MAGNETIC AND WILL NOT WORK!