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Screws for the Top Adjust Tune-O-Matic?


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Hello. 

I bought a blonde 1982 ES-335 Dot today. I didn't know about the Top Adjust bridge that came with a few of these back then. When I got it home, I realized that four of the six saddle screws were missing.

I've made searches, but have so far been unable to find spare screws for this bridge. Is there anyone here that could tell me where to look, or knows the dimension of these particular screws? They are reverse threaded. Any help or input is greatly appreciated. Thanks. 

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These were invented by Ren Wall, who ended up working for Heritage. They were actually made BY Gibson and there were only about 1000 made. There’s a slight possibility someone at Heritage might have parts. If it were me, I would be investigating whether or not a standard TOM bridge or a Schaller variant would drop onto the studs. 

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