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bassteban
01-25-2005, 11:40 AM
What screws should I use to attach the neck to the body of my EUB? The (ash)neck heel is tapered- 1 3/4" - 2" thick. The (mahogany)body is 1 1/8" thick at the neck pocket. I'd also like to use individual washers, ala Warwick, as opposed to a Fender-style plate. Any suggestions or sarcastic comments are appreciated.

paintandsk8
01-25-2005, 06:15 PM
Go run a search in the BG luthiers forum, there's been some threads on this topic. A lot of guys are using threaded inserts with good results too.

bassteban
01-26-2005, 11:05 AM
Thankya- thankyaverrymuch (said in poorly done late-model Elvis voice)

Mudfuzz
01-26-2005, 02:49 PM
I'd also like to use individual washers, ala Warwick, as opposed to a Fender-style plate. Any suggestions or sarcastic comments are appreciated.

I think this is the way to go, I used a fender-plate on mine and wasn't all the thrilled about it. You can get the "washers" here (http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Hardware,_parts/Ferrules/Neck_Mounting_Ferrules.html).

bassteban
01-26-2005, 02:54 PM
Just what I was looking for- now, to sell some stuff so's I can buy tuners & strings.