Some body mount pickups can be installed using foam underneath. This is not without its problems though so be aware of the following when you’re considering adding or replacing pickup foam…

Guitar Repair, SetupGerry Hayes16 March 2026guitar, bass, repair, luthier, shim, neck, neck-angle, nerds

Nerdtastic! 3D-Printed Neck Shims

I talk (rant) a lot about using full-pocket shims when shimming a guitar neck. And, while you can certainly buy some for an easy life, if you’ve access to a 3D printer, it seems you can now print some.

Guitar Repair, SetupGerry Hayes13 July 2022guitar, bass, repair, luthier, shim, neck, neck-angle, nerds

Neck Shimming Made Easy

Guitar RepairGerry Hayes19 April 2016shim, neck, neck-angle, bolt-on, stew mac, guitar, bass

Martin Neck Reset - Easy

Guitar RepairGerry Hayes24 June 2013neck set, reset, acoustic, guitar, steel-string, neck-angle, fingerboard, heel, dovetail, martin, fret, steam, refret, neck reset

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