Issue with Screw quality on supplied hardware

[fender3x]

I probably spent $10 buying high quality stainless screws to mount pickup covers, tailpiece, strap buttons and tuning machines. I got them in lots of 50 or 100 so I have many more than I need, and am happy to share...

They were not expensive, and I figured any of the no name Chinese parts I *dont* need to replace are great.

If Schaller sends me crap screws I'd be angry. I have to say tho, when I now have two basses with cheap Chinese tuners that work as well as my Schallers I am just delighted to change out the screws.

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[DrNomis_44]

You can also use Lip Eze instead of wax or soap to lubricate the screws so that they have less of a tendency to break.

[chrissyinbkk]

Hi Sundragon,
I know how you feel - had the same problem.
The headstock is maple - harder than pine.
I do the same as Wokka and wax the screws before screwing them in.
You can remove the broken screws by removing a small amount of timber with a small drill bit and then gripping with pointy nosed pliers to slowly unscrew. A little wood filler can be used to patch the holes befor re drilling. Might be worth getting some better quality screws from the local hardware.

Been there done that, had to do exactly what Colin said with a strat i was building and yes, holes drilled and screws waxed.... cannot see the little repair i had to do so was lucky.