Loose stoptail thread dowels
Loose stoptail thread dowels
So I recently picked up and old LTD V200, after I got it I did my typical clean up, string change, and setup. When I changed the strings I noticed that the thread dowels for the stoptail had pulled up a bit. So I pushed them back down and the felt snug enough, but I notice they have both pulled up again in the back. Anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions? Should I pull them out and put a dab of glue in each hole in a couple spots, or should I just ignore it? I'm debating on changing to black hardware so if I do glue it in the mean time I don't want it glued in too good.
Does LTD use an odd size thread bushing???? I ordered the metric tonepros setup but the thread bushings are to small diameter. The new tonepros posts will thread into the old bushings but I wanted to switch out the bridge bushings as the tonepros ones are black. Guess I may be stuck with the chrome LTD ones.
Yeah, I'm just gonna paint the factory ones black and put them back in. It's just a visual thing, I want it all blacked out, got black sperzels on the way, and some more black parts coming from allparts as well. Can't seem to find a black selector switch nut ring or washer though. May have to paint those as well.
Even if you change to black hardware, you'll be able to use the same bushings (the part that goes into the body.) If you can pull them out easily (if they slide out), a bit of regular wood glue will do well to keep them in place. If they don't come easily, just let them be.