What are some of the screws used on popular guitars and pickups?
A variety of different screws can be used in guitar pickups. Screws used for pole pieces should be made of a carbon steel that will conduct the magnetic field to the strings. The majority of screws used in guitars are made out of steel and plated to eliminate oxidation. Here are a few pickup and hardware specs that can come in handy when trying to find a replacement screw. I use a screw thread checker by Ruelle Brothers Company. Starrett Company has a good assortment of thread gauges. Contact a good machine shop supplier and they can help you.
