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  • kastco
    Roadie
    • Dec 2006
    • 175

    Shimming a neck

    I need some advice here. I have a 2004 tele custom that I just changed necks on. I need to slightly shim the neck since the bridge end is sitting a bit high. Has anyone ever shimmed a neck and if so what did you use? I was thinking of very thin balsa since it will compress a bit. Any advice is appreciated. It's a 4 bolt neck and I need to bring the head end up a bit.
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  • EDDIEVRULZ
    Roadie
    • Aug 2004
    • 150

    #2
    so, your action is too low then? ya, very thin wood would work. put it on the end of the neck pocket closest to your headstock. that should tilt the neck back close to level. just got to play around with it

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    • kastco
      Roadie
      • Dec 2006
      • 175

      #3
      Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it.
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      • cdwillis
        Head Fluffer
        • Feb 2005
        • 251

        #4
        I've heard of people using thin guitar picks. A folded piece of sandpaper could also work. A little shim goes a long way.
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        • kastco
          Roadie
          • Dec 2006
          • 175

          #5
          I actually just used a little piece of foam that came with a phaser I just bought. It worked like a charm. Thanks for the advice guys.
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