If your issue is that the bulb dome or rim is too wide to go into the wood part of the playfield,

I am hoping to have a solution, in the form of a narrow bulb, with a unique lens in a 5050....I am awaiting its arrival....

Art

Indeed, bending the socket is a possibility.
The other is a quick, but careful grinding wheel or file the edges...but thats not my favorite to recommend.
Some have managed Flex bulbs in there.

Through my limited experience, I have measured 3 different size holes on Gottliebs, so some people have had no issues with regular LEDs...

I should know, maybe as early as a few hours, or a few days, when my next export is, and whether they arrive in that
batch.
They are a round diamond faceted bulb....its not anywhere else in the market, and its like between a frosted and a clear. We will be testing them with pinsiders, friends, and village members, but the first 100 proto bulbs, had glowing reviews...
(Some went to Jack and Gary....but I didnt hear back). These will come in Natural white first, and Ill make a post, with an intro price.
After that feedback, which I expect good things, we will launch all colors, 8 weeks later.

I dont know if it fits your timetable or not...I am sorry I dont have enough other samples...(Which will fit), that are
a bit further down the road, to be released in the end of summer/fall.

Art

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I can def. add some expensive bulbs fast to the next order.....but I expect these new babies to be $.59-$.69, as with our 1, 2, and 4 SMD...all the same price.....

You can shoot me a PM, if you want to chat more personally.

Art