Brass Screws Better Than Stainless?

[Cracked]

Hi, did a search on brass screws but didn't find my question answered.

I'm just wondering if brass screws, because brass seems to always be mentioned, would be better for a bolt on rather than stainless steel screws.

I thought Brass wasn't as strong as stainless. Maybe it's just that Brass is mentioned for nuts, bridges etc. and inserts? Could someone straighten me out?

[mikhailgtrski]

I thought Brass wasn't as strong as stainless.

It's not. Use steel screws to attach a bolt-on neck.

[Marzocchi705]

+1

brass is much softer than steel, not somthing you want to make a screw out of.