I think my jaguar could do with a shim since fitting a staytrem, I can lower the bridge but to get a decent break angle I think it needs a shim to set it up right. I bought some cheap ones from amazon which are steel and go over the rear two neck screw holes to raise the angle.
I've since read that it is likely the shim will indent into the neck and I should use a full pocket shim.
firstly is that right and secondly can I do that with card or do I need to get a wood version, and how complicated is that to make sure it fits the heel.
Thanks as always
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Full pocket shims work when you need a big change to angle. For most guitars a strip of card or veneer works absolutely fine and compresses nicely in the join. Metal is OTT, but if everything is tight it will still work fine
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