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RockStarNick · November 4th, 2009, 05:26 PM

Hey guys,

Just ordered some wood from The Veneer Store for shims. They have maple, alder, etc, etc.

http://www.theveneerstore.com/p-289-hand-sample.aspx

$5 per piece of 8x11" veneer sample. FREE SHIPPING!!!!!

And the wood is between 1/42" and 1/46" in thickness. GREAT for a shim!

Guitarmadcat · November 4th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Wow!!!

El Reclusa · November 5th, 2009, 08:56 PM

Awesome! Can somebody point a fella (or gal) in the direction of some kinda tutorial on shimming? Thanks!

mellecaster · November 5th, 2009, 09:47 PM

I'd just type in "Neck Shims" in the search box, and you should have plenty of reading.

superhand · November 5th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Reclusa

Awesome! Can somebody point a fella (or gal) in the direction of some kinda tutorial on shimming? Thanks!

Here ya go. I've never tried it, but it looks pretty simple to do, assuming you can operate a screw driver. Just scroll down to "Action"

http://www.fender.com/support/telecaster.php

RockStarNick · November 6th, 2009, 03:01 PM

I'm going to try my luck at planing the shim, making it a really slight wedge, so that there's contact at all points, not just the butt end.

I'm looking forward to this being extremely difficult though. haha.

Roli · November 6th, 2009, 05:22 PM

The local rabbi uses cut off foreskins for shim. He gets them for free.

mellecaster · November 7th, 2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockStarNick

I'm going to try my luck at planing the shim, making it a really slight wedge, so that there's contact at all points, not just the butt end.

I'm looking forward to this being extremely difficult though. haha.

I've done some full pocket wedges...but you might find it easier using a Nice fresh piece of #100 Grit Sandpaper on a Hardwood block...goes quicker than you would think.

Doug 54 · November 7th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Now....

where to get 'tapered' (precision) shims like Taylor brilliantly uses on their bolt ons!!

RockStarNick · November 12th, 2009, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug 54

Now....

where to get 'tapered' (precision) shims like Taylor brilliantly uses on their bolt ons!!

Agreed. I still don't understand why nobody out there offers ready-made, tapered shims ready to go. That would be SUPER handy...

mellecaster · November 12th, 2009, 05:21 PM

I would think Vince at Taipan Tone could whip some up if he thought they would sell ?...might shoot him an email ?

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RockStarNick Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Age: 30 Posts: 112	Found a GREAT place to get wood for shim! Hey guys, Just ordered some wood from The Veneer Store for shims. They have maple, alder, etc, etc. http://www.theveneerstore.com/p-289-hand-sample.aspx $5 per piece of 8x11" veneer sample. FREE SHIPPING!!!!! And the wood is between 1/42" and 1/46" in thickness. GREAT for a shim! __________________ GEAR: Fender US Tele Sunburst • Blackguard Blonde Tele • Fender US Strat • 2 Warmoth HB Tele Deluxes • Warmoth Thinline Gretsch-o-Caster

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RockStarNick Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Jersey Age: 30 Posts: 112	I'm going to try my luck at planing the shim, making it a really slight wedge, so that there's contact at all points, not just the butt end. I'm looking forward to this being extremely difficult though. haha. __________________ GEAR: Fender US Tele Sunburst • Blackguard Blonde Tele • Fender US Strat • 2 Warmoth HB Tele Deluxes • Warmoth Thinline Gretsch-o-Caster

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Roli Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ¤ Hungary ¤ Posts: 2,379 8 Photos	The local rabbi uses cut off foreskins for shim. He gets them for free. __________________ How I Play Fingerstyle Guitar - blog for rookies and not so rookies - with videos now!

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