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Need studs for 1969 Les Paul

CuzinBrucie

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Refinishing a 1969 Les Paul Custom ("Black Beauty") and having trouble finding the tailpiece studs. What I've seen so far is the studs being sold are larger in diameter than my original studs AND the threads being sold are #24. My studs measure #20. I'm reluctant to drill out the hole to accommodate the larger anchors for the larger studs. Prefer to find a place to purchase studs matching my originals. The guitar is no longer original so I'm hoping to replace with new. Any ideas on where I might find #20 studs OR why my studs seem to be an unusual size?

Thanks,
Cuz
 

El Gringo

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Refinishing a 1969 Les Paul Custom ("Black Beauty") and having trouble finding the tailpiece studs. What I've seen so far is the studs being sold are larger in diameter than my original studs AND the threads being sold are #24. My studs measure #20. I'm reluctant to drill out the hole to accommodate the larger anchors for the larger studs. Prefer to find a place to purchase studs matching my originals. The guitar is no longer original so I'm hoping to replace with new. Any ideas on where I might find #20 studs OR why my studs seem to be an unusual size?

Thanks,
Cuz
How is your radio show ? Still on WCBS ?
 

CuzinBrucie

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One of 3 AM stations in the area (NE of Philly) at the time WCBS, WFIL, WIBG (no FM until Meatball Futon Sunday evenings). A nickname my friends gave me ... better than some other things I've been called : )
 
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