LFR Screw Help Please!!!!! :(

[MetalHeadMat]

Hey guys, I decided to get out my old Rhoads (not even old) because I'm going to refurbish it. I decided to restring it, and when I tightened one of the strings, the screw head ripped off :think::ROTF:

It's kinda funny I guess, but does anybody know of a way I can get the screw out of the Trem Block itself? It's holding the string in, but I have an extra screw that I could use as a replacement. All I have to do is get the screw out, which I have no idea how to do :ROTF:


Edit, Worse news, another screw broke, this time, without the string inside, making the guitar unplayable

[rattlehead74]

Hey guys, I decided to get out my old Rhoads (not even old) because I'm going to refurbish it. I decided to restring it, and when I tightened one of the strings, the screw head ripped off :think::ROTF:

It's kinda funny I guess, but does anybody know of a way I can get the screw out of the Trem Block itself? It's holding the string in, but I have an extra screw that I could use as a replacement. All I have to do is get the screw out, which I have no idea how to do :ROTF:

Use a really small left handed drill / extractor bit & a low power drill. Make sure you get it centered to the middle of the screw and drill in reverse. The left hand bit will drill into the bolt & then extract it. If your uncomfortable doing this take it in for repair. Good luck

[J.C. Harrist]

Is any of the screw still sticking out of the saddle? If so, just loosen the string and remove intonation set screw, pull the whole saddle out and then you can grab it with some pliers or vice grips .

If it's broke off flush, I would just replace the whole saddle. Trying to drill that thing out without damaging the threads would be more trouble than it's worth.

[MetalHeadMat]

Use a really small left handed drill / extractor bit & a low power drill. Make sure you get it centered to the middle of the screw and drill in reverse. The left hand bit will drill into the bolt & then extract it. If your uncomfortable doing this take it in for repair. Good luck

Isn't working for me I might have to take it to a pro, Thank you anyways for your response.

Is any of the screw still sticking out of the saddle? If so, just loosen the string and remove intonation set screw, pull the whole saddle out and then you can grab it with some pliers or vice grips .

If it's broke off flush, I would just replace the whole saddle. Trying to drill that thing out without damaging the threads would be more trouble than it's worth.

None at all, I think I'll have to end up replacing both saddles

[rattlehead74]

Is any of the screw still sticking out of the saddle? If so, just loosen the string and remove intonation set screw, pull the whole saddle out and then you can grab it with some pliers or vice grips .

If it's broke off flush, I would just replace the whole saddle. Trying to drill that thing out without damaging the threads would be more trouble than it's worth.

Yeah you would need a tiny bit and a steady hand, If there is no screw sticking out I agree replacing the saddle would be the easiest fix. Plus with drilling you take a chance of scratching the trem.

[MetalHeadMat]

Yeah you would need a tiny bit and a steady hand, If there is no screw sticking out I agree replacing the saddle would be the easiest fix. Plus with drilling you take a chance of scratching the trem.

I just took the saddle out to do it, and it did nothing to take it out

[rattlehead74]

I just took the saddle out to do it, and it did nothing to take it out

You drilled it with a left hand bit? Most left hand bits extrack the screw while turning counter clockwise. If you didn't and used a regular bit you will need a small screw extrator. Tap it in a little and with a pair of pliers turn it counter clockwise. If your having trouble I would just do what J.C. Harrist said and replace the saddle. Hope this helps.

[MetalHeadMat]

You drilled it with a left hand bit? Most left hand bits extrack the screw while turning counter clockwise. If you didn't and used a regular bit you will need a small screw extrator. Tap it in a little and with a pair of pliers turn it counter clockwise. If your having trouble I would just do what J.C. Harrist said and replace the saddle. Hope this helps.

It really did. I don't have an extractor bt I'll see if my teacher at school might. If not I'm going to try and find a new saddle. Thanks

[straycat]

Remember you don't need to over tighten the string locks,snug them in and they will hold just fine.