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Old 01-29-2009, 02:32 PM
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My Gilkes was about the same before it was restored and is now 36mm but in adding a Button to increase the neck stand, you have to watch the neck angle pitch and bridge height ratio. Get your 'numbers' line up correctly. 6.5" is average height for a bridge with low string height.
I need to fix a shoddy button repair on mine as well. Could you post pictures of yours, before and after. Sounds like it may be a good point of reference for me.

And yes, I'm definitely planning on paying close attention to neck angle pitch, bridge height etc. I'll get the numbers right before I ever touch a tool!
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