Where can I find machine screw inserts for pickguards.

[mark1178]

Herro,
So where can I find these? I've searched but not sure which ones to use. Also, is it possible to use it instead of the mounting screws on a tele bridge? I'm building a tele with mostly GFS parts and plan on it being a test bed for pickups just want to mak my life easier and make my life easier.
Thanks

 

[Cagey]

You probably want a 4-40 internal thread on those inserts, so these would work. Needs a 1/4" hole. That link takes you to Amazon, but it's an EZ-Loc part# 400-004 so you could search for it by that. 

 

[mark1178]

Cagey, you're like the Siri to my guitar building addiction.

 

[swarfrat]

Now that I see you're using a GFS pickguard, I'd REALLY caution you against using inserts on the pickguard. It's going to make moving holes a lot harder.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

For the bridge, even though string thru, I'd still go bigger than 4-40.  Maybe 6-32 or 8-32.

 

[mark1178]

Yes I plan on putting inserts on the pickguard, bridge and control plate. Not to worry about the bridge, I'll be installing a GFS Xtrem on it so it won't be doing any kind of pulling on the bridge.

 

[The Hun]

McMaster Carr has a good selection:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#threaded-inserts/=s8bbq6

Or Ace Hardware if you have one nearby.

 

[stubhead]

For a no-load pickguard or back control plate, I just used the brass hobby 4-40 ones they use on planes and trains.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=4-40+brass+inserts&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.X4-40+great+planes+brass+inserts&_nkw=4-40+great+planes+brass+inserts&_sacat=0

I go much zoomier on neck inserts, but these are fine to just hold stuff on.