Duncan telecaster bridge pickups - screw size

[spleenharvester]

Hi all, does anyone know what size the screws are that come with Duncan telecaster bridge pickups? Two of the three plastic screw holes on my STHR-1B have stripped so it's looking like I will need bolts to hold the pickup in place.

Thanks

 

[Arwin]

Re: Duncan telecaster bridge pickups - screw size

All SD tele lead pickups use a standard set of 3/4" (19.05mm) Phillips roundhead, 6-32 thread screws. A good solution if the screw holes have stripped is to use a set of tinnerman nuts if you can find them in an appropriate threading and size that will fit the pickup cavity.

From Wikipedia:
A speed nut, aka sheet metal nut or Tinnerman nut, is a type of locknut with two sheet metal prongs that act as one thread. They are made from spring steel.

The fastener serves the functions of both a lock washer and a nut. As the fastener is tightened in the nut the prongs are drawn inward until they exert pressure on the root of the thread on the fastener. When the fastener is tightened, the base of the nut, which is arched, elastically deforms and applies a force to the fastener, which locks it from loosening under vibrations. From Wikipedia:

 

[spleenharvester]

Re: Duncan telecaster bridge pickups - screw size

Thanks v much - I ended up buying an M4 hex nut (http://www.diy.com/departments/avf-m4-steel-hex-nut-pack-of-10/256518_BQ.prd), zinc plated, 3/16". This hot-glued very nicely onto the back of my STHR-1B and has solved the issue.

 

[Arwin]

Re: Duncan telecaster bridge pickups - screw size

Nicely done!