Hi everyone,

I would appreciate some help as I'm currently in the mock build stage and there is a problem with the scale length. After researching here are my measurements from the middle of the fret board:

Inside of nut(opposite side of headstock) to the middle of the 12th fret = 313mm

12th fret to center of bridge saddle position on body(continuing from center of fretboard) = 320mm

So the neck is 7mm to long for the neck pocket.

The neck is clamped and I havent drilled the missing bolt on holes in the neck yet. Its flush in the neck pocket just to rule out measurement issues with the scale length.

The strings are touching the entire fretboard with the bridge in about the middle of the adjustment range.

Tilting the neck up gently improves this. I believe I need a shim. The intonation guide here on PBG is good from my last build.

Before I do anything I would appreciate some help on my first issue for the scale length?

Cheers Alkay.