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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #15 on: April 14, 2014, 12:57:47 PM »
I hear ya, Uwe. I would be going online to try and find them cheaper as well.  ;)

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #16 on: April 15, 2014, 03:15:39 AM »
Got a Grabber (1975) with rusty screws as well, I might follow this thread too..

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #17 on: April 15, 2014, 03:34:24 AM »
Got a Grabber (1975) with rusty screws as well, I might follow this thread too..

Why? To look at inane videos posted by a tech ignorant paper pusher?

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #18 on: April 15, 2014, 03:45:54 AM »
I can find 4-48 screws, but so far only in quantity, and most companies have a minimum order which is probably greater than you want to spend.  Still looking and hope to find you something, maybe by tomorrow.  In the meantime, here's a chart showing you how many head sizes are available:

http://kmac-distribution.com/machine-screws/threads/4-48.htm#.U00MyKKLjFw

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #19 on: April 15, 2014, 04:02:06 AM »
6 sets available
« Last Edit: April 15, 2014, 03:30:09 PM by dadagoboi »

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #20 on: April 15, 2014, 07:43:41 AM »
Here's the, uhum, tech ignorant paper pusher with the inane vids (Wot? Leonard Bernstein & Andy Shernoff = inane?) clamoring for this US hi-tech product whose production costs I must have thoroughly underestimated. I'll buy a set, what's your paypal address, the one listed in the picture?
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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #21 on: April 15, 2014, 09:38:06 AM »
...what's your paypal address.

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #22 on: April 15, 2014, 01:47:47 PM »
 
Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.mcmaster.com/#91794a745/=rjv0ga
   


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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #23 on: April 15, 2014, 02:25:42 PM »

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #24 on: April 15, 2014, 03:14:39 PM »
OK, price has been reduced by 1/2 to reflect lower wholesale prices.  Stainless Steel.  .75 inch long, same thread length as the originals.  Uwe, you sent me enough $$ for 2 sets at this price.

If anyone wants the 1" ones (blued steel) they are the same price, $10 a set USA, $12 EU.




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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #25 on: April 16, 2014, 03:17:09 AM »
The McMaster-Carr link above is the best alternative I found, but someone else has already posted it.  The JAEBird/Cataldo source is also not bank-breaking.

There's also an eBay seller who has 4-48 socket head cap screws, 3/4" length, in a 25-pack for $8.50 with free shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Socket-Head-Cap-Screw-4-48-x-3-4-Qty-25-Fine-Thread-/360774686997?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53ffd8d915

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #26 on: April 16, 2014, 04:36:28 AM »
6 sets available


I'm going to try and set up a paypall account tonight, and then I'd like one set.

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #27 on: April 16, 2014, 05:50:35 AM »
"Uwe, you sent me enough $$ for 2 sets at this price."

I'm fine with one set, send me a couple of Lifesavers Wild Cherry rolls, I'm addicted to those!
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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #28 on: April 16, 2014, 06:25:57 AM »
"Uwe, you sent me enough $$ for 2 sets at this price."

I'm fine with one set, send me a couple of Lifesavers Wild Cherry rolls, I'm addicted to those!

I'll see what I can do.   At the least I'll refund your excess Paypal.

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Re: '78 Gibson Grabber bridge problems
« Reply #29 on: April 16, 2014, 07:06:05 AM »
I'm going to try and set up a paypall account tonight, and then I'd like one set.

You can email me at:

jaebird@cataldobasses.com
 
for my paypal address