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by MikE2e
Fri Jul 08, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: making an electric guitar shim
Replies: 22
Views: 26674

Re: making an electric guitar shim

Thanks Martin
This is the 3rd one I have made because I loan them and don't get them back.
I should have mentioned the underside has a block glued to it that the screw goes into into,
by MikE2e
Fri Jul 08, 2016 7:00 am
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Electric Guitar Wiring
Replies: 5
Views: 8823

Re: Electric Guitar Wiring

Do you have a multimeter? A cheapie $20 or less will do, and save time in future builds. I always test all components individually before installing, even interconnecting cables. I have seen brand new high quality switches intermittent, the contacts being open get dirty. Clean with isopropyl alcohol...
by MikE2e
Sun Jul 03, 2016 12:23 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: making an electric guitar shim
Replies: 22
Views: 26674

Re: making an electric guitar shim

I have seen cardboard, brass wood. I measured using FFT software no tone difference when changing them to wood. I make full size shims using 0.6 mm thick jarrah veneer glued like plywood to stop them cracking. Depending on angle 2 to 4 pieces. Assuming 3 layers are used I do the following. 1 full si...