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for what it's worth, i have done lotsa installs of hipshot benders on the "modern" bridge set-ups...it will work a lot better for you if you get an American Standard bridge with the "off-set" adjustment/intonation screws on the saddles..this will allow you to make a much deeper notch for string travel for the "bent" strings...as far as having the string pull straight, what i have done on ones that were just a little "off" is use very thin nylon washers between the hipshot plate and the body of the guitar...i am talking of placing the washers on the "securing" screws on either side of the strap button; assuming you are using the other two screws to stabilize the unit, a good idea in my opinion...it doesn't take much washer thickness to shim one side or the other to get the "travel" straight ....but really, the main problem i see with your install is the type of saddles and bridge plate you are using...again, an American Standard plate and offset saddles notched deeper will solve all your problems....you should need NO neck shimming after that...good luck....check a post of mine from several weeks back and you will find a pic of an install i did on a P/G of mine which i added an A bender to app. 10 years ago...or closely check out any bridge and saddles on a Parson Greene B bender to see what i am speaking of...again, good luck.....
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