Neck block work

[John Cubbage]

Don't be such an elitist re screws. I've done it plenty of times-don't worry, not on your basses! ...and of course not on any carved bass but sometimes its the only cost effective way to get a Kay or something similar up and running. Generally you see only amateurs using metalwork but a skilled luthier can screw with quality.[/quote]

If it is not a "wonderful" bass, why not bolt it? Check out web sites for basses with detachable necks / travel basses, to see how they do it: uptonbass.com; foldingbass.com; patrickcharton.com; stringemporium.com. There seem to be a variety of solutions for re-attaching necks.

- Dr. C.