2themoon

I am trying to save a vintage (or "wierd" ) accoustic fender malibu w/bolt on neck. It's going well I think. I did shim the neck some but might need more. My action is a bit high still. The saddle seems low already. should I shim the neck more (bigger shim)? How much is too much neck angle? I used a hard wood tapered shim(seemed more solid than a pick). Also, the saddle is loose, it falls out. Is this normal? What ideas do you have about fixing screw holes in the top that the prior owner drilled to secure the pickguard? Can I make a new guard? Please explain. Thanks