LPJ-style Stoptail/Wraparound Tailpiece Bushings/Inserts

HarrySeven

I just wanted to clarify something...I'm sure I've read that:

• "Import" metric anchors/body inserts/bushings are 11mm

• USA Gibson (Imperial) ones are wider at 13mm
  

That's correct, isn't it? Only I've found conflicting info online. Just wondered if I was going crazy.

Now, I've got a Jnr-style guitar (MIC) with a wraparound tailpiece which has a wee bit of "slop" in the posts (they lean forwards), so would it be appropriate to simply fit the larger insert?

NB. I'll also need a better quality stoptail/wraparound bridge, but that's another issue.

ICBM

I don't think the Gibson ones are as large as 13mm - I'm not sure I've got any, but the two sizes I have are 11mm and 12mm. The only Gibson-thread posts I have seem to fit the 11mm bushings.

The other issue is the threads on the posts - there are at least three different ones, two in addition to the US one. So you would either need to match the threads, or replace the posts as well.

I'd probably just fit the inserts using high-strength epoxy - do it with the posts fully down in the inserts and some grease on the threads and the end of the post to stop the epoxy sticking to them if it's forced up inside.

HarrySeven

Cheers!