Swapping screw lugs in a pickup

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Have gold screws in a bridge humbucker. Can I swap them for chrome without any issues?

I know this should go to the tech section ,but I figured I'd get a faster responce here
 
Just the screws? That's easy. Just unscrew and put in new ones. You might see some wax coming out.

The slugs of a humbucker usually also can be pushed out and exchanged because the wire typically doesn't wrap around the actual slugs (which is unlike a single-coil).
 
cardinal said:
Just the screws? That's easy. Just unscrew and put in new ones. You might see some wax coming out.

The slugs of a humbucker usually also can be pushed out and exchanged because the wire typically doesn't wrap around the actual slugs (which is unlike a single-coil).
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If they’re not import, they should be able to get standard 5-40 fillister screws. You should be able to get nickel in 1010, 1018, and 1022 alloy
 
John4021 said:
Have gold screws in a bridge humbucker. Can I swap them for chrome without any issues?
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Reported. Switching to chrome from GOLD? What, are you nuts? Did you misplace your pimp card or are you just allergic to that 24k? Or maybe just allergic to a good time! One does not simply downgrade from gold to chrome. If times are really that tough maybe I can lend you a few bucks.

You take out the gold=GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK TONE!!!!
 
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