Weird Screws on a 2007 Les Paul Studio

NELG · 07-21-2011, 06:47 PM

I'm not sure if there is a thread like this already, but here it goes. I bought an LP Studio with a natural wood finish last week used from a local guitar store. It came with the original pickguard and screws, uninstalled. I want to install the pickguard, but I don't have a screwdriver that fits the screws, and have no idea what they are or where to get a screwdriver for them. They're 5/8" long and 1/16" on one side with square holes. Help?

Tone deaf · 07-21-2011, 08:10 PM

Every screw on every guitar I have is a Philips head (except of course those that ain't)...

Go to the Tool Crib at Home Depot and look for the ratchet driver bits (the thingies that go in a ratchet driver). Mine has about 40 different bits including stars, moons, squares, clovers (thanks lucky!) and what not (everything except torx).

If you don't have a ratchet driver, whilst you are at the Depot, might I suggest you pick one up?

GitFiddle · 07-21-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tone deaf

Every screw on every guitar I have is a Philips head (except of course those that ain't)...

Go to the Tool Crib at Home Depot and look for the ratchet driver bits (the thingies that go in a ratchet driver). Mine has about 40 different bits including stars, moons, squares, clovers (thanks lucky!) and what not (everything except torx).

If you don't have a ratchet driver, whilst you are at the Depot, might I suggest you pick one up?

No pink hearts?

Oh yeah, go get a square point screwdriver or get new screws from Stew-Mac.
Maybe the previous owner was worried about someone stealing his pick guard?

NELG · 07-26-2011, 06:29 PM

Thanks to both of you. I find this puzzling, because the guy at the guitar store said that they were the original pickguard screws.

Either way, i went to 3 different home depots till i found the right screwdrivers. As it turns out, they're called robertson screws, and are commonplace in Canada.

Gibsonrocknroll · 07-26-2011, 06:54 PM

Gibson does not use robertson head screws. They use phillips head screws.

Phillips head 14422_268_3222B_PPM.jpg

Robertson head Robertson_screw.jpg

NELG · 07-27-2011, 01:42 PM

the pickguard bracket had a phillips hed screw, but the other two were robertsons.

BillB1960 · 07-27-2011, 02:43 PM

You sure it's a real Gibson?

Ermghoti · 07-27-2011, 02:55 PM

He bought it used...

jsadctnfn1 · 07-27-2011, 04:34 PM

I wouldn't even use those screws. They are NOT original to the guitar. If, it is in fact a real Gibson. What is the year and serial# ?

Tone deaf · 07-27-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NELG

Thanks to both of you. I find this puzzling, because the guy at the guitar store said that they were the original pickguard screws.

Well, then I have an Dodge for you that was owned by a little old lady in Pasadena who only drove it on Sundays.

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they're...commonplace in Canada.

That would explain a lot...

sweatyhand · 07-27-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NELG

I'm not sure if there is a thread like this already, but here it goes. I bought an LP Studio with a natural wood finish last week used from a local guitar store. It came with the original pickguard and screws, uninstalled. I want to install the pickguard, but I don't have a screwdriver that fits the screws, and have no idea what they are or where to get a screwdriver for them. They're 5/8" long and 1/16" on one side with square holes. Help?

hmm, sounds like a previous owner just swapped it from original.

Gibsonrocknroll · 07-27-2011, 08:26 PM

Just purchase the correct screws. Any guitar shop should have them. If not try ALLPARTS they have them.

NELG · 08-12-2011, 08:21 PM

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If, it is in fact a real Gibson. What is the year and serial# ?

It's a 2007 LP Studio Faded. Guitar Dater said it was real by the serial #

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Well, then I have an Dodge for you that was owned by a little old lady in Pasadena who only drove it on Sundays.

Can I have it?

straybeat · 08-12-2011, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NELG

I'm not sure if there is a thread like this already, but here it goes. I bought an LP Studio with a natural wood finish last week used from a local guitar store. It came with the original pickguard and screws, uninstalled. I want to install the pickguard, but I don't have a screwdriver that fits the screws, and have no idea what they are or where to get a screwdriver for them. They're 5/8" long and 1/16" on one side with square holes. Help?

That originally was a Ford screw, but is becoming more common now. You could probably go to Home Depot, Checker Auto or somewhere like that and pick up the socket that fits your particular size.

straybeat · 08-12-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jsadctnfn1

I wouldn't even use those screws. They are NOT original to the guitar. If, it is in fact a real Gibson. What is the year and serial# ?

I don't know? As an aircraft machinist in my youth I had access to all sorts of things a "civilian" can't get. So the first thing I would do is strip my guitar and replace everything on it with weird aircraft parts. Made it one of a kind and good luck to anybody who stole it and tried to fix anything. Besides being easily identifiable.

Still looking for my "different" '72 also (finally got the pots moved and toggles added);

07-21-2011, 06:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
NELG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Weird Screws on a 2007 Les Paul Studio I'm not sure if there is a thread like this already, but here it goes. I bought an LP Studio with a natural wood finish last week used from a local guitar store. It came with the original pickguard and screws, uninstalled. I want to install the pickguard, but I don't have a screwdriver that fits the screws, and have no idea what they are or where to get a screwdriver for them. They're 5/8" long and 1/16" on one side with square holes. Help?

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Tone deaf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 3,806 Thanks: 2 Thanked 27 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Weird Screws on a 2007 Les Paul Studio Every screw on every guitar I have is a Philips head (except of course those that ain't)... Go to the Tool Crib at Home Depot and look for the ratchet driver bits (the thingies that go in a ratchet driver). Mine has about 40 different bits including stars, moons, squares, clovers (thanks lucky!) and what not (everything except torx). If you don't have a ratchet driver, whilst you are at the Depot, might I suggest you pick one up? __________________ "I have always been baffled by the depravity of some and the stupidity of others." Tone Deaf "If opinions are like a**holes, you should be able to smell me from a mile away." Tone Deaf "There are two sides to every story. I am only interested in the one that makes me feel better." Tone Deaf

07-26-2011, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
NELG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Weird Screws on a 2007 Les Paul Studio Thanks to both of you. I find this puzzling, because the guy at the guitar store said that they were the original pickguard screws. Either way, i went to 3 different home depots till i found the right screwdrivers. As it turns out, they're called robertson screws, and are commonplace in Canada.

07-26-2011, 06:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
Gibsonrocknroll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 6 Thanked 47 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Weird Screws on a 2007 Les Paul Studio Gibson does not use robertson head screws. They use phillips head screws. Phillips head 14422_268_3222B_PPM.jpg Robertson head Robertson_screw.jpg __________________ Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Tobacco Burst Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Honey Burst Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro Goldtop/Darkback Gibson EDS-1275 Custom Shop Gibson Les Paul Junior Gibson Melody Maker Gibson SG Standard Danelectro DC-59 Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100W Marshall JCM 900 Lead 1960A Hiwatt Custom 100W Jimmy Page Marshall JCM 900 Lead 1960A Fender Mustang III

07-27-2011, 01:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
NELG Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Weird Screws on a 2007 Les Paul Studio the pickguard bracket had a phillips hed screw, but the other two were robertsons.

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jsadctnfn1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 818 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Weird Screws on a 2007 Les Paul Studio I wouldn't even use those screws. They are NOT original to the guitar. If, it is in fact a real Gibson. What is the year and serial# ?

07-27-2011, 08:26 PM	#12 (permalink)
Gibsonrocknroll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 6 Thanked 47 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Weird Screws on a 2007 Les Paul Studio Just purchase the correct screws. Any guitar shop should have them. If not try ALLPARTS they have them. __________________ Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Tobacco Burst Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded Honey Burst Gibson Les Paul Traditional Pro Goldtop/Darkback Gibson EDS-1275 Custom Shop Gibson Les Paul Junior Gibson Melody Maker Gibson SG Standard Danelectro DC-59 Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100W Marshall JCM 900 Lead 1960A Hiwatt Custom 100W Jimmy Page Marshall JCM 900 Lead 1960A Fender Mustang III

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