Trem Claw Screw Ripped Out

[3.50]

I was playing my RG350 today when I heard a click. All the strings went out of tune so I figured that maybe one (or more) of the strings slipped somewhere. I decided to change the strings because they were old anyway. I looked at the back of the guitar and saw the claw screw hanging out of the hole with wood shavings stuck to it.



So how do I get this fixed? Could a local tech use some kind of filler and regroove the hole? How much would that cost?

Thanks for any help

[LonePhantom]

Yeah simple fix, file the hole with some dowel and glue, filler, etc and then re-drill. If you (or someone you know) have got at least some minor woodworking skills you could fix it yourself for a minimal. Cost. A tech would charge a lot more than what it would cost you to do it yourself, considering the work is minimal.

[madpickin03]

Stuff in a toothpick, easiest and cheapest solution. More sturdy if you add some super/wood glue in there.

[guitvai1]

No Luthier or Tech required unless you just enjoy throwing your money away.

Same answer as above - a simple toothpick or two with some wood glue and an exacto knife to clean it up should do the trick.

[Rich]

It ripped out because it's not near deep enough. You have 8's on that?

Get longer screws.

[ryanb]

Exactly. Get longer screws or take off a spring.

[3.50]

Looks like I'll get longer screws. I'll see what I can do about the hole too. Thanks for your help.

[Ayrton]

Wood glue and toothpicks to fix, and longer screw to prevent.