Neck Shims Needed for this Build?
Hello, all.
I’m currently putting together a Jazzmaster Partscaster and have ordered the (hopefully) last necessary parts needed to complete it.
I wasn’t sure if neck shims would be necessary for this particular build, so I wanted to get some opinions before placing an order for some.
I ended up going with a hardtail conversion plate over a trem system. The plate itself does not have increased break angle. I also went with a Bensonite bridge to match the neck radius. Both the bridge and conversion plate have 52mm string spacing.
What are the odds that shims will be needed? This is my first Jazzmaster build (although I’ve owned a few over the years), and my first hardtail conversion with a Bensonite bridge, so I felt like reaching out to the community may help me get a better idea of whether or not I should make the purchase or avoid wasting some extra cash if the shims may not be necessary.
Thanks ahead of time for any feedback.
And of course, I’ll post some pics of the final build once it’s complete.
Cheers.