Where to get the short hex screws (ala Full Shred)?

[Rex_Rocker]

... that ships to Canada?

I've seen a bunch of places that sell hex screws for pickups, but most of them seem to have the same lenght as the regular flathead screws. I'd like to get some of the shorter hex screws to convert one of those Duncan IBZ Distortion Trembuckers that look like Screamin' Demons to dual hexes.

It would be cool if they sell both black and nickel finishes, but regular black ones will do.

So... anyone know where I can get those?

Thanks!

 

[GuitarStv]

Can't you just cut them to whatever length you want with a hacksaw or angle grinder?

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Can't you just cut them to whatever length you want with a hacksaw or angle grinder?

But I don't have a hacksaw or an angle grinder.

 

[Securb]

Mark them where you want them cut with a Sharpie, then drop them by your local machine shop.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

The thing is I haven't bought them yet, LOL.

So wouldn't it be easier (and cheaper) to buy the right ones off the bat than to get some random ones and modify them either myself or by a shop? :32:

 

[big kurka]

i bought a box of 100 from mc master-carr for $13 and some change

 

[Rex_Rocker]

https://www.amazon.ca/280Pcs-Socket-Machine-Fastener-Assortment/dp/B07CBZRXQ8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=NK5EO2BG6KO6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pxIt 6CHB84c2dsbkFokpJV42K1UTiJijWsySZ2P353kJPFCmBXDNl7 awdY_BOGwnTifaj3h3OE5er1ZGbJZAQEnPkWZXWMjmyTzn58il dJTbU9hljZ9CbO_qpvVZZFFGkKo8krmGkQLFfGg7xj6EVoHZTL cPoUZhLakW4UAXhze6dXL30iJ_4qiTjTFpRjczNaxiMLupzlnX CW37YwZ99BmNpYPrNS4rlLncUK0Pmvhzv2z39vAyg04bAmGLuK 6BuKldpi9WRv1CSjB-E86Smnsn-TekAhcojeO-ZQY5VpA.x3tHQu_zDIrFiPjqMgyD_qNWWb9LYdeoFLTjfeOinE Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=hex+screws+pickups&qid=17119 97410&sprefix=%2Caps%2C386&sr=8-8

OK, so how about these? These claim to be 12.9 grade steel. Was Duncan 1018 or something like that?

 

[GuitarStv]

But I don't have a hacksaw or an angle grinder.

https://www.amazon.com/VANQUISH-485...711999335&sprefix=hack+sa,aps,117&sr=8-9&th=1

For only six bucks you can start building your tool box today!

 

[GuitarDoc]

https://www.amazon.ca/280Pcs-Socket-Machine-Fastener-Assortment/dp/B07CBZRXQ8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=NK5EO2BG6KO6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pxIt 6CHB84c2dsbkFokpJV42K1UTiJijWsySZ2P353kJPFCmBXDNl7 awdY_BOGwnTifaj3h3OE5er1ZGbJZAQEnPkWZXWMjmyTzn58il dJTbU9hljZ9CbO_qpvVZZFFGkKo8krmGkQLFfGg7xj6EVoHZTL cPoUZhLakW4UAXhze6dXL30iJ_4qiTjTFpRjczNaxiMLupzlnX CW37YwZ99BmNpYPrNS4rlLncUK0Pmvhzv2z39vAyg04bAmGLuK 6BuKldpi9WRv1CSjB-E86Smnsn-TekAhcojeO-ZQY5VpA.x3tHQu_zDIrFiPjqMgyD_qNWWb9LYdeoFLTjfeOinE Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=hex+screws+pickups&qid=17119 97410&sprefix=%2Caps%2C386&sr=8-8

OK, so how about these? These claim to be 12.9 grade steel. Was Duncan 1018 or something like that?

Those are metric. I believe the pup screws are SAE 5-40. Most pups DO come with 1018 screws, but you can usually buy 1010-1022 screws.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Those are metric. I believe the pup screws are SAE 5-40. Most pups DO come with 1018 screws, but you can usually buy 1010-1022 screws.

Thank you. I ended up ordering these:

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/225247396641?var=524200807718

 

[GuitarDoc]

Those should work just fine and give you what you're looking for.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Those should work just fine and give you what you're looking for.

Thank you.

 

[Securb]

Just dawned on me I could have sent you the ones I am taking out of my BBWs

 

[Rex_Rocker]

Just dawned on me I could have sent you the ones I am taking out of my BBWs

Thank you. I already ordered a bunch.

Question though... do the polepieces have any sort of marking on the top? I remember having a BBW as well, and I do remember the screws having some sort of writing... I think?

 

[Securb]

I don't see anything

 

[Rex_Rocker]

I don't see anything

Thank you. Guess not.

 

[Securb]

Thank you. Guess not.

I do see a ton of dead skin cells. Next time I buy used pickups I am hitting them with Lysol, no joke.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

I do see a ton of dead skin cells. Next time I buy used pickups I am hitting them with Lysol, no joke.

I like buying cheap stuff as much as anyone, but I must admit I'm a little grossed out by those pickups from people who never wipe down their guitars all covered in grime and rust, LOL.

 

[Masta' C]

SD production pickup hex screws from the past few years are made by YFS. The ones without marking are USA-made and typically reserved for Custom Shop orders, though I've seen them use the YFS ones in a pinch.

Also, not all hex screws are created equal in terms of their alloy/carbon content. Still, you might like the results, depending on what you're going for.

 

[Rex_Rocker]

SD production pickup hex screws from the past few years are made by YFS. The ones without marking are USA-made and typically reserved for Custom Shop orders, though I've seen them use the YFS ones in a pinch.

Also, not all hex screws are created equal in terms of their alloy/carbon content. Still, you might like the results, depending on what you're going for.

Thank you.

The ones I bought are supposedly 12.9 grade. But I don't know how that translates to the "1018" thing... if at all.