Neck shims for Floyd?

[Wayniac]

What do you guys typically use to get that neck angle for a neck pocket rout that is not originally made for a Floyd, when adding a floyd?
I have seen small pieces of wood, cardstock, PC board type material..
Without it, the action at the higher frets is too high.
What is best/easiest and why?
Thanks

[fett]

Old credit cards work.

[Newc]

Printer paper or business cards. Cardstock is great because they get a lot of angle in one piece, and paper is thin enough that you can get "just a hair more".

Never seen anyone use PC board - that stuff's thick enough that you may as well get a new neck or recut the pocket

Some people will say wood improves the tone since it's wood (but only if you use a tonewood shim).

Some will say material density will affect the tone - plastic wil be bright/brittle, paper will be muffly because it's porous, etc.

If you do use an old credit card, don't use the side with the numbers, unless you want a very unique heel stamp

[fett]

I used my old Calif drivers license for a shim. Now, half my face is a part of the guitar.:ROTF: :ROTF:

[hippietim]

go to ace hardware, they sell these little sheets of brass in varying thicknesses in a multipack - they're about 4x6 - they work great.

[straycat]

+1

[Newc]

Or save a buck and just dig out an old business card that's taking up room in your wallet, or grab a sheet of printer paper out of the printer you no doubt have but rarely ever use, there's no tonal difference, although you might not be considered a "professional" for doing that

[Wayniac]

I was thinking a business card would be the trick, just wanted to see what else people use... didn't know ACE sold those brass pieces....
Thanks guys !

[Soloist1]

Sound like I'm the only one that uses the Floyd shims that Stewmac sells.

[wicked_lester]

I used to use cardstock (i.e. business cards) but I've since switched to folded-over tinfoil strips if I need a shim.

[mm2002]

Sound like I'm the only one that uses the Floyd shims that Stewmac sells.

Nope, I use them too, except I buy them from allparts. They are the right size, come in varying thicknesses, and are pre punched for the mounting screws. They make for a much more "pro" job in my opinion.

[hippietim]

Sound like I'm the only one that uses the Floyd shims that Stewmac sells.

what shims are you talking about? the only floyd rose shims i've seen are for the string nut. i think we are talking about the neck pocket in this thread - i could be wrong though

[Shawn Lutz]

I too use business cards and just cut it to fit...

I do use the brass floyd shims at the nut but never knew they had em for neck pockets

[Soloist1]

what shims are you talking about? the only floyd rose shims i've seen are for the string nut. i think we are talking about the neck pocket in this thread - i could be wrong though

Sure kick a man when he's down Tim. Ok so I have to get back to my hooked on phonics again.

[Racerx2k]

I use the business card trick, too. Now, when some schlub hands me his card, I actually have a USE for it!