I have a screw loose

bruno690 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:41 am

Actually my AmDlx has three of the saddle height adjustment screws stripped.

Where can I locate new ones?
They seem to have stripped very easily, is this typical?
Am I better opff replacing with something else?

Martian · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:29 pm

bruno690 wrote:

Actually my AmDlx has three of the saddle height adjustment screws stripped.

Where can I locate new ones?
They seem to have stripped very easily, is this typical?
Am I better off replacing with something else?

Many Fender dealers have these screws. The only problem is, if you buy on line, you'll get lambasted with the shipping charges. The part number is: 0994927000 and they are sold in sets of 12.

I found they could strip easily if you're not extremely careful.

As to using something else, I wouldn't bother.

Just keep the threads clean and lubricated and keep gunk from collecting in the allen screw hole.

Good luck!

Synkronized · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:43 pm

I have one of those about to be stripped too.... I will need to buy a set of those eventually

rkreisher · **Posted:** Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:50 pm

Is this waht you are lookign for?

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/ ... sku=361245

bruno690 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:15 am

rkreisher wrote:

Is this waht you are lookign for?

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/ ... sku=361245

The link says "original". Are those the same screws that are on the AmDlx trem; the on with the Stainless Steel saddles?

bruno690 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:17 am

jeffo46 wrote:

Why not change the bridge saddles to Graph-Techs? I did that to both of my guitars and not only do they stay in tune better but they also add a little more to the tone of the guitar.

I have heard miked reviews of them. Tone is subjective, so how did they effect the tone?

tdanb2003 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:54 am

Bruno,
I've seen this happen before if you do alot of height adjustment. If you have more than one wind around your string post on the locking tuners unlock it and detune your string before you adjust your saddle height. This takes the tension off the saddle and keeps you from stripping those screws so easily. I know its a pain but you'll have to retune anyway...

bruno690 · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 9:18 am

tdanb2003 wrote:

Bruno,
I've seen this happen before if you do alot of height adjustment. If you have more than one wind around your string post on the locking tuners unlock it and detune your string before you adjust your saddle height. This takes the tension off the saddle and keeps you from stripping those screws so easily. I know its a pain but you'll have to retune anyway...

Thanks tdan...now you tell me. That is exactly what I didn't do. This guitar has had quite a few different gauges on it too from .09 to .11 down to .10 and now back to .11.

rkreisher · **Posted:** Fri Jan 16, 2009 4:11 pm

bruno690 wrote:

rkreisher wrote:

Is this waht you are lookign for?

http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/ ... sku=361245

The link says "original". Are those the same screws that are on the AmDlx trem; the on with the Stainless Steel saddles?

I'm unsure if they will fit the AmDLX. Have you tried taking your guitar into the shop, is there a shop you can take it to? They would know more about the specifics of that bridge than I would (please make sure they are a Licensed Fender repair shop). Let us know how you fair.

bruno690 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:24 pm

Thanks RK, but paying someone to replace a couple of screws seems crazy to me.

rkreisher · **Posted:** Sat Jan 17, 2009 2:11 pm

bruno690 wrote:

Thanks RK, but paying someone to replace a couple of screws seems crazy to me.

I agree, I wouldn't do that either. I was just thinking that they may be able to answer the question. Could probably just make a phone call for that though. We'll see if someone else knows if those screws will fit the new tremelo's.

bruno690 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:31 am

rkreisher wrote:

bruno690 wrote:

Thanks RK, but paying someone to replace a couple of screws seems crazy to me.

I agree, I wouldn't do that either. I was just thinking that they may be able to answer the question. Could probably just make a phone call for that though. We'll see if someone else knows if those screws will fit the new tremelo's.

I completely misinterpreted what you meant... :oops:

rkreisher · **Posted:** Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:50 am

bruno690 wrote:

rkreisher wrote:

bruno690 wrote:

Thanks RK, but paying someone to replace a couple of screws seems crazy to me.

I agree, I wouldn't do that either. I was just thinking that they may be able to answer the question. Could probably just make a phone call for that though. We'll see if someone else knows if those screws will fit the new tremelo's.

I completely misinterpreted what you meant... :oops:

Hope it works for you. If those I showed you aren't the right ones, I am sure that the shop can will either have the right ones to fit or be able to order the right ones for you to put on. Good luck.

sarge75801 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 21, 2009 3:30 pm

What size allen wrench is used on the bridge saddles?

rkreisher · **Posted:** Thu Jan 22, 2009 6:03 pm

sarge75801 wrote:

What size allen wrench is used on the bridge saddles?

Mine uses the 0.05 mm. I do not know why but it fits. Everything else on my guitar is SAE not Metric. I had to go to an automotive shop to get a set with one in it. The kit that came with my guitar did not have the right size allen wrench. I had to ask around before I finally found my answer. My suggestion would be to buy a set with the 0.05 mm, see if it works. If it does not, return the wrenches. Good luck.

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