theelectricpiccannin Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hiya I know that the common answer is to use a hard wood shim (i presume mahogany or maple) but I don't have a source for this (any ideas in the UK would be appreciated) I was wondering if I could get brass sheet, and build it to the correct height. At the moment i have a 0.7 mil pic between the neck and the body!!! the height is fine, but I don't consider this a long term plan. . . It is a Mex tele (Alder?) with an aftermarket Maple neck (rosewood fretboard) Any advice would be great. craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP63 Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Brass is more dense than any wood you will find. I would use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 I've heard that metal shims help the guitar have more sustain, because more string energy is bounced back to the neck, rather than being absorbed by the wood surface of the neck pocket (at least on the bottom of the pocket). I've even heard of steel shims being used. Only problem I would have with metal, is making the shim go to a zero taper at the end, which is how I prefer to make wood ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batfink Posted October 12, 2007 Report Share Posted October 12, 2007 Hiya I know that the common answer is to use a hard wood shim (i presume mahogany or maple) but I don't have a source for this (any ideas in the UK would be appreciated) craig PM me an address, i've got a sackfull of offcuts ! Jem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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