Rickenbacher B6 plate screw size and source?

David Hayes · From: California, USA

I have a B6 with some screws missing (like me) that hold the plates in on the front of the guitar. They don't have a match at my local Lowe's. They appear to be either 3-48 or 3-56 size 3/8 to 1/2 long. Don't want to get the wrong size an crack the Bakelite screw hole like the previous owner did on one of them.

Can anyone confirm the size and let me know a good source? Thanks, David

Ron Whitfield · From: Kaaawa, Hawaii, USA

You can always go smaller and sheath the screw into the hole with compressable matter, like soft cardboard paper, if pressed for a solution.

Tom Pettingill · From: California, USA (deceased)

The big box home centers like Lowes are a tough place to find any of the smaller hardware. Check around some of your older smaller hardware stores, there is a good chance you can find some suitable replacements. I've got an older True Value local and they have a much better selection of small parts.
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Rick Aiello · From: Berryville, VA USA

3-48

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=28591

http://www.fastenal.com/web/products/detail.ex?sku=28581

Stock up on a few lengths ... Sometimes the Bakelite receiving stems are broken off ... And you need longer screws ... The holes are quite deep.

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