Shims under the saddle
uncle kenny
Posted 2009-05-20 8:37 PM (#414975)
Subject: Shims under the saddle


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My balladeer lx needs a fret job but I cant leave it that long now. I want to increase the shims under the saddle as a temporary fix. My question is can I use any material ie. credit card stock or is there something that is preferable. Thanks. Ken
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-05-20 9:00 PM (#414976 - in reply to #414975)
Subject: Re: Shims under the saddle
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast
Alright! Another new OFC family member... Welcome!

The ol' standby, a credit card is fine.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-05-20 9:14 PM (#414977 - in reply to #414975)
Subject: Re: Shims under the saddle
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast
Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
The ol' standby, a credit card is fine...
I forgot to add; ... as long as it's not the one that supports your GAS!
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-05-20 9:34 PM (#414978 - in reply to #414975)
Subject: Re: Shims under the saddle


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Location: South of most, North of few
Welcome Kenny! :D
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Capo Guy
Posted 2009-05-20 9:56 PM (#414979 - in reply to #414975)
Subject: Re: Shims under the saddle



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Welcome Kenny.

I use those AARP cards they keep sending me. :D
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BT717
Posted 2009-05-21 5:40 AM (#414980 - in reply to #414975)
Subject: Re: Shims under the saddle


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Originally posted by Capo Guy:

I use those AARP cards they keep sending me. :D [/QB]
It's getting a little old? ;)

Welcome Kenny!
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CanterburyStrings
Posted 2009-05-21 4:41 PM (#414981 - in reply to #414975)
Subject: Re: Shims under the saddle


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Hi Uncle Kenny. I HAVE an Uncle Kenny, but he lives in Connecticut - unless you moved? :confused: :D

If a credit card is too thick, another good choice is those plastic "For Sale", "Keep Off The Grass", "Open/Closed" type signs. One sign will keep you supplied with shims for the rest of your life.
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willard
Posted 2009-05-21 9:34 PM (#414982 - in reply to #414975)
Subject: Re: Shims under the saddle


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Location: Madison, Wisconsin
I found a piece of the Ace of Clubs in my custom Legend when I got it.
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