Moses Neck Question

[Rusty the Scoob]

I bought a used Moses neck here on TB and when I got it, one of the four threaded inserts for the neck-bolt-mounting screws was missing.

Can I buy one at my local hardware store or really good specialty fastener store and glue it in somehow?

 

[Syco_bass]

That should work. Howeer, You can also call or e-mail Moses. They'll send you a replacement. Make sure you use epoxy.

Peace.

 

[Rusty the Scoob]

That should work. Howeer, You can also call or e-mail Moses. They'll send you a replacement. Make sure you use epoxy.

Peace.

Thanks, Syco! Moses will sell me the inserts for a reasonable price and also told me what to look for at the hardware store in case I decide to go that route.

Epoxy is exactly what I had in mind but didn't want the thread to start out biased. Any particular type I should look for?

 

[deeptubes]

Did you pick up a fretted or fretless? I'm leaning toward getting a fretless Moses and converting my Fender HM.

 

[Rusty the Scoob]

Did you pick up a fretted or fretless? I'm leaning toward getting a fretless Moses and converting my Fender HM.

Fretted. I can't give much of a review of it quite yet though.

 

[Syco_bass]

Thanks, Syco! Moses will sell me the inserts for a reasonable price and also told me what to look for at the hardware store in case I decide to go that route.

Epoxy is exactly what I had in mind but didn't want the thread to start out biased. Any particular type I should look for?

Hey Rusty, sorry for the delay in reply. I like JB Weld for this application. It sets up in a couple of hours or so and cures in 24 hours. You can drill it, file it, sand it, thread it, paint it, what ever and will keep your inserts in place. You can either fill the hole and re-drill for your insert or simply install the insert with the JB Weld. Be careful not to get it on the inside threads and make sure there is enough clearence for your bolts to not bottom out. If you have a set of calipers, you can measure the depth and length of the bolt so you get it right.

Good luck.