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WBS Guitar/Bass Neck Joint System

#2
Threaded inserts with bolts has been used by people for quite a while now. Why it took them 5 years to come up with that is beyond me. lol

The description/add has some BS in it though. Improved string tension? Ok...

The fact that he wont even tell you the sizes/measurments of the screws unless you buy them is pretty lame.

Save yourself some money and head to fastenal or something to get what you need.
 
#5
I'm sure there are archived threads here with recommendations and possibly part numbers. I have not switched over to inserts yet but when I do I will be using stainless inserts and hex drive machine screws, not sure beyond that.
 
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#10
I wonder if the 'five years of R&D' was spent reading our posts here on TB :rollno: only thing is he forgot to do a little physics else he'd have discovered that installing inserts can't add tension to the strings unless you accidentally tune too high when you re-string the guitar after it's reassembled


having installed inserts on a significant number of necks, I can say that the average person is only going to incur significant additional repair expenses when they crack those brass inserts during the install ... and then when they visit their local hardware store and learn they could have purchased the parts for under $3.50 they'll be doubly cheezed

I wonder if the guy offers a disclaimer that he's not responsible for any repair costs for someone closely following his instructions that still manages to mess up their neck

all the best,

R
 
#11
I should add that in recent conversations I've been told stainless steel threads have a greater tendency to seize than brass. So, there is an advantage of brass over stainless.

Either way, I would not use those particular inserts. As Rod said, they do tend to crack during installation.
 
#12
Hi.

FBB Custom said:
That's about $2 worth of screws and brass inserts that can be found at a hardware store.

You're better off using stainless steel inserts.
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^This.

What ever material You use for the inserts, do match the diameters well and lubricate the insert before assembly.
Use the correct tool for the installation as well.

Standard woodworking practices, I know, but still people tend to crack their workpieces :hmm:.

Regards
Sam
 
#13
FBB Custom said:
I should add that in recent conversations I've been told stainless steel threads have a greater tendency to seize than brass. So, there is an advantage of brass over stainless.
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this is exactly why I switched over to hardened steel inserts vs. the stainless ones I originally was using years back. I did have a bad experience with one stainless insert 'uncomfortably grabbing' the screw threads, and it was enough that I looked at alternatives. And maybe my case is an extreme example, where I had that neck on/off on a regular basis so it was easier to pack on the plane in carry-on


I've had no issues to date with the hardened steel inserts I've been using since 2007

all the best,

R
 

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