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no kidding,

I really do use this, it is a perfect 1 1/2* back set.

I have them available in the color of your choice for only $49.99 + shipping and handling.

Order yours today!

Well thought-out jig there Matt. Looks like you put a lot of work into it.

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"I want to know what kind of pickups Vince Gill uses in his Tele, because if I had those, as good of a player as I am, I'm sure I could make it sound like that.
Only badly."

Matt, do you use a dovetail or straight mortise joint? So, instead of shaping the heel, you just put the wedge into the pocket?

I'm sorry if my questions sound inane, I'm just trying to visualize how you get tight joint at the heel using a shim.

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Joe Breault
Merrimack, NH
Perpetual novice

Matt,
I have a set of those neck set shims, too. I have about 1,000 of them in
varying widths. For convenience, I keep them nailed to the side of my
house.
Craig S.

ps. OT -- how's the new digs coming? See you in Newport.

Joe, I may be wrong but I think Matt is using the wedge to adjust the body/neck angle buy putting it between neck and the jig while he makes the cut.

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Tickle your guitar daily, and it'll tickle you back.

Shim should work fine, assuming everything you build will be dead-square from here on....

Better measure before you cut the next dozen, though. Variations, happen.

Graig, my den/office has a wall plastered with these neck shims, too. I was going to tear them down, but it's really handy for wedging notes and phone numbers under <g>

Genius, Matt! You'll sell cords of those things!

Seriously, though, could you give us a photo of this gem in action? How's it all come together with the neck clamped to the jig?

can we see it in action?!?

well I dont have time right now for a pictorial.

but yes I do use dovetails and the shingle goes under the neck when it is clamped in the tenon jig. you can adjust the back set simply by sliding the shim up or down. i use a protractor to check the set angle before i cut...so dont be so horrified!

Craig, cool man... I know where to get some more shims when I need `em. Nailed to your house did you say?