Neck Shims for Bass

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NP-2131-000
Grouped product items
Product Name Qty
Neck Shims - Shaped 0.25 Degree for Bass
$36.50
Neck Shims - Shaped 0.50 Degree for Bass
$36.50
Neck Shims - Shaped 1 Degree for Bass
$36.50
Blank Neck Shims - 0.25 Degree for Bass
$36.50
Blank Neck Shims - 0.50 Degree for Bass
$36.50
Blank Neck Shims - 1 Degree for Bass
$36.50
Neck Shims - Shaped Set of 3 for Bass
$103.95
Blank Neck Shims - Set of 3 for Bass
$103.95
Neck Shims for Guitar and Bass - Set of 12
$327.80
These precisely tapered shims are the best way to change the angle of a bolt-on neck. - 3 Different angles - 0.25, 0.5 & 1 degree - Can be stacked for more angle - Complete contact for better tone - High-quality, precise machining - Solid American Rock Maple Setting the neck on a different angle is a common necessity when setting up a bass with a bolt-on neck, such as a Fender Precision or Jazz Bass. These ready-made tapered shims cover the entire heel. They raise the bridge to a desired height and fit the neck pocket perfectly. Shaped shims fit most standard neck pockets like P.Bass and J.Basses. Blank shims were designed for odd screw spacings, smaller neck pockets, and custom designs like the Fender Micro-Tilt™. Dimensions: Shaped: 2-1/2" x 3-7/8" (63.50mm x 98.43mm) Blank: 2-3/4" x 3-7/8" (69.86mm x 98.43mm) 0.25-degree shim offers the most versatility. Stacking them will let you really dial in the neck angle you're after. 0.5-degree shim is the one you'll reach for most often. It works great on Fender and many other solidbodies. 1-degree shim is great for basses with a post mounted bridge. Taper specs (approximate) 0.25-degree shim tapers from 0.030" to 0.019" (0.76mm to 0.48mm) 0.5-degree shim tapers from 0.028" to 0.008" (0.71mm to 0.20mm) 1-degree shim tapers from 0.060" to 0.010" (1.52mm to 0.25mm)
Shims have been used for years by player and repair shops to change the angle of a bolt-on neck. When sticking shims in the neck joints, an unwanted gap under the heel of the neck is something you would need to avoid as humidity condenses will swell the wood in a dead air space. This gap may cause an upward kink in the neck. And many players feel they lose tone unless firm contact is maintained between the neck and the body.
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Species American Maple