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[mrpearson]

Thanks Simon, I’m going to get a lower profile bridge the start with, found this, which I think is the one mrpearson was talking about, will also start on a shim, based on your instructions…

Hi - looks the same as mine and also another builder (bakers dozen ) used this on the same build a few years ago.

To be sure here is the link.

Musiclily Pro 52.5mm Pigtail... https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0757K4...p_mob_ap_share


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[vivek_rc]

Hi - looks the same as mine and also another builder (bakers dozen ) used this on the same build a few years ago.

To be sure here is the link.

Musiclily Pro 52.5mm Pigtail... https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0757K4...p_mob_ap_share


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Thanks mate, placed the order and should be here by Friday, in the meantime will attempt the shim.


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[vivek_rc]

[mention]mrpearson [/mention] Hi mate, had a question on the Shim you made, wanted to ask what was the thickness at the higher end of the shim you made?


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[Simon Barden]

That's the bridge I used on my GSJ-1 build. I ended up fitting the saddles from the kit bridge to it as the saddles on the replacement were so low that there was almost no break angle on them and the strings were buzzing slightly in the slots. Dealt with here and in the next few posts below that.

https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...l=1#post203149

[vivek_rc]

Cutout my Shim from a 2mm thick maple veneer. Does it look ok?

Understand Simons instructions and also saw a YouTube video from Crimson guitars that describes the process.

Only question is my veneer is 2mm, so once I sand it down it would be 2mm on the high side, would that be too high? I could sand the veneer flat till I get approx 1 mm.





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[Simon Barden]

I'd start high and dry-fit the neck and see where you are. You can always sand it down a bit more if necessary to avoid the bridge sitting too high.

[vivek_rc]

I'd start high and dry-fit the neck and see where you are. You can always sand it down a bit more if necessary to avoid the bridge sitting too high.

Thanks Simon, will start the process and come back with an update by end of the week. New bridge will hopefully come on Friday

[mrpearson]

Cutout my Shim from a 2mm thick maple veneer. Does it look ok?

Understand Simons instructions and also saw a YouTube video from Crimson guitars that describes the process.

Only question is my veneer is 2mm, so once I sand it down it would be 2mm on the high side, would that be too high? I could sand the veneer flat till I get approx 1 mm.





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Hi - my thick end was 1.5mm. I would recommend aiming for 2mm assuming your neck is the same as mine. Will give you a fraction more adjustment if you want a super low action. At 1.5mm and with a lower nut I reckon I should be fine. Give me 24hrs and I plan to install the bridge posts and check to see whether I have been successful.


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[vivek_rc]

Hi - my thick end was 1.5mm. I would recommend aiming for 2mm assuming your neck is the same as mine. Will give you a fraction more adjustment if you want a super low action. At 1.5mm and with a lower nut I reckon I should be fine. Give me 24hrs and I plan to install the bridge posts and check to see whether I have been successful.


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Thanks mate, good luck!

[vivek_rc]

Hi Guys

Made my shim, and have gotten it to a slight incline (had very good double sided tape, so good it snapped the shim clean in half when trying to take it off the bench top!), it was a clean snap so managed to fit it into the pocket and it is flat. Mounted the neck and now the action on the 12th fret is considerably lower. Without shim is the top photo.




However there is a gap at the heel, and wondering if it is something to be concerned about?



Waiting for my new wrap around bridge to come and will mount again to see how it looks.

As for the shim, will glue it together!