stripped fine tuner socket

[Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame]

Is there any easy way to fix this?

If not, what are the hard ways?

It should be obvious from the picture which one I'm talking about:

[Victor (Fret Friend)]

2 ways;

1: Tap and Die and hope the thread isn't too worn

or

2: Helicoil

V-Coil is a cheaper brand than Helicoil and is very good

Failing these methods, you will have to replace the tremolo. I'd go route 2 to be sure but 1 is good

[Steve Haynie]

Learn about string skipping when you play.

[Nathan of Brainfertilizer Fame]

2 ways;

1: Tap and Die and hope the thread isn't too worn

or

2: Helicoil

V-Coil is a cheaper brand than Helicoil and is very good

Failing these methods, you will have to replace the tremolo. I'd go route 2 to be sure but 1 is good

Any hints on how to figure out which size I need to purchase?

[Steve Haynie]

Pull out the screw and go to a big box hardware store's nut and bolt department. They often have a set of screw holes mounted somewhere that allows you to figure out what thread pattern you have and what size screw or bolt you have.

If you are lucky, you might have a "nut and bolt" business in your area. "Nut and bolt" or "screw and bolt" is how you will look up their phone listing. They can help you and offer some advice in person.

[Victor (Fret Friend)]

This ^^^ I'd guess a 3mm thread but a hardware store will be more accurate and will also know the actual thread taper information

[murkat]

local to you~

fastenal

or

Ace Hardware