Which screws for direct mounting a humbucker?

Bowks

I'm installing a DiMarzio humbucker in a guitar and want to scrap the old pickup surround. The only issue I have is which screws to use to direct mouth the pickup without opening up the threads in the humbucker itself.

Does anyone have any pointers?

mar10

http://www.theinsertcompany.com/index.php

Try these guys in brum

just got some bolts n inserts from them for some necks. I’m pretty sure they have smaller ones that’d suit pickups too

andy_k

call me crazy, but on my last build, I just used the standard mounting screws- set to the right height and then screwed them into small pilot holes. It was a temporary measure-but it worked fine for me, enough friction in the fit to hold the pickups fairly solid. I had to get the screws far enough to set the height before they went into the wood, and then as they screwed in-the height stayed the same.--if you get me.
YMMV
cheers
andy k

ICBM

I use the small black screws that would normally be used for pickup surrounds. These will go through standard US-made humbucker screw holes without drilling.

Bowks

Thanks all for the tips!