[B Lopez]

Shimming the neck was the best thing I've done for that guitar in a while. I honestly never touched it since I got my BCR. The neck sits at an angle much more comfortable for me; and made me give it a full set-up, which makes it a joy to play.

When you're routing pickup cavities deeper in a trem equipped guitar, you run the risk of punching into the spring cavity as well.

Originally Posted by Edroz

i don't see why i would need to remove the neck to slightly deepen a pickup cavity.

I get your "dont fix it if it aint broke" approach But you have to remove the neck because the router base wont be able to move freely, nor do you want to take the chance of slipping and damaging the neck/fretboard.

[Edroz]

Originally Posted by B Lopez

Shimming the neck was the best thing I've done for that guitar in a while. I honestly never touched it since I got my BCR. The neck sits at an angle much more comfortable for me; and made me give it a full set-up, which makes it a joy to play.

When you're routing pickup cavities deeper in a trem equipped guitar, you run the risk of punching into the spring cavity as well.



I get your "dont fix it if it aint broke" approach But you have to remove the neck because the router base wont be able to move freely, nor do you want to take the chance of slipping and damaging the neck/fretboard.

cool man, i'm glad you're happy with it . from the pic you posted, it looked like the blackout was abnormaly high. i'll be the first to admit, i have alot to learn about setting up bolt-on guitars, hence why i may have been a little argumentative . i have much more experience with neck thrus/ set necks. you, Drew and Noodles have taught me a few things