New humbucker surround screws

[MJG]

Hi folks,

I'm new to the forum and I'm looking for a bit of help. I did a search - I'm sure I did it right but no threads came up with what I'm looking for. I'm sorry if this has been asked/answered before though.

I play a Gibson Les Paul Standard (from 2003). I really want to get my hands on new/replacement screws for my pickup surrounds. I've looked everywhere I can think of local to myself but can't find the exact ones (I want the EXACT screws - I'm very picky when it comes to my guitar ). So I emailed Gibson to see if it was possible to buy them from them but they said they don't do screws as replacement parts and provided me with a link to a well known spare parts supplier (not sure if im allowed to say what company it was???).

I bought these screws (listed as "humbucking pickup ring/surround screws long" and "humbucking pickup ring/surround screws short") but what came were no good. They were far too small and thin.

Does anyone know where I can get the right screws?? If anyone can help I thank you greatly!

PS. Im after replacement machine head fixing screws too. Again I want the EXACT same screws as what originally came with the guitar

[loaded six string]

You can get those pickup ring screws at any good guitar shop. Even better, go to Guitar Center if there is one near you, that would be the easiest way. I don't typically recommend GC, but they have a good selection of accessories.
You can mention a parts site on here if you want, thats how Ive found a lot of good places to find stuff, just by someone else mentioning it. Good luck getting your screws.

[MJG]

It was allparts.com

They have loads of variety in pickup surround screws but none are the same as what comes with a Les Paul.

I've trawled loads of guitar shops local to myself. I live in Scotland but it's not that remote - I'm near the two biggest cities in my country and I've even been in a few stores in England but I just cannot find these screws!!

The ones that came from allparts were NOTHING like what comes in a Les Paul. I mean, I know I'm picky but seriously these shared nothing with the originals - in dimensions or looks.

[Weldaar]

GUITAR PARTS RESOURCE

[MJG]

Thanks for that link - they look closer

Another question: Do Gibson make their own screws or do you reckon they but them in?

[Weldaar]

I'm sure they buy them in bulk somewhere.