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Neck Shim Question

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Hey guys.

I've just been looking at my Frankenstrat and I've noticed the neck is not sitting flat in the neck pocket. The high E side is sitting higher than than the low E side. So my neck is on a bit of an angle.

Is that angle meant to be there? Should i add a shim to the neck to try and balance it out?

I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes to the playability of the guitar, but I thought I would ask you guys before I start to worry about it.

I took a photo if that helps you picture it. It's not the best but you might but it might help.

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Yeah you can't really tell from the photo, but if you look in person it's noticable.

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Post by ash »

You're better off with no shim and an angle than you are level but with a shim propping up the neck.
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Post by Lyle »

Thanks. I will leave it.

I can't actually tell when im playing it, but i just wanted to make sure...

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