G&L L-2000 intonation screws too short

[mcontour]

Just received my latest G&L bass…. This time a made to order L-2000.

For the second bass in a row the intonation screws on a new G&L bass are too short.

I swapped the stock strings for my preferred Ernie Ball Cobalt flats, 45-105. After setting the neck relief and saddle height, I moved on to intonation. The problem is that 3 of the four saddle screws (and springs) are too short to get the saddles far enough forward. After a trip to Ace Hardware, I was able to get the intonation dialed in, but the screws require a different tool to adjust.

I’m not really looking for advice, but just venting. Why does the bass come with such short screws?

Michael

[Ken Baker]

Odd.

Take a look here.

Ken...

[ArtisanLuthiers]

For at least the L2500 (assume others too) the saddle intonation screws are M4 .7 x 30 Phillips drive Fillister head machine screws. More specifically, the .7 is the thread pitch and the 30 is for the 30mm length. As a reference (Nov 2023), Home Depot sells a 10 pack online for $10.