Sometimes it is the small things..

Rocker

.. that make a big difference.  And you won't get much smaller than a scratchplate fixing screw.  Repeated dismantling and reassembly of my Squier Tele resulted in one of the scratchplate fixing screws developing a 'sharp' top.  Not sharp enough to cut but sharp enough to irritate any time my strumming/picking hand brushed over it. As you may have guessed, it was the screw immediately below the bridge.  A quick fix would have been to move said screw to another part of the scratchplate.  But I removed it, filed the top of the screw head and replaced it.  Problem solved. It took longer to write this than the entire screw job [?].  Sadly that work did not make me any better at playing the guitar.  Maybe a new bridge would help....... 

JerkMoans

Clearly you are a Man of Action. Deeds, not words define you.

guitarfishbay

Are you using the correct sized screwdriver?  If you weren't that's probably why it went sharp.

mbe

*DANGER* If you've filed off the electroplating from the screw head then the consequence may be that the exposed steel will eventually corrode into rust.

I recommend that the damaged screw be replaced with a new one to save any further worry. If you wish, you may PM me your address and I will post you a brand new one free of charge.

Rocker

JerkMoans said:

Clearly you are a Man of Action. Deeds, not words define you.

, sadly not much action today as I am on strong medication for flibetus.

guitarfishbay said:

Are you using the correct sized screwdriver?  If you weren't that's probably why it went sharp.

Yes, I have more screwdrivers than Screwfix!  I think the screw itself is made from soft metal and repeated removals and replacements distorted the screw head.