Shimming Soundboards

Ron Nossaman rnossaman@cox.net
Sat, 26 Mar 2005 08:54:17 -0600


>  I'm not trying to be condescending here, only
> very curious about the use of shims, whether they are useful or not, in any
> degree of soundboard repair; or should we just stick to epoxy?
> 
> Respectfully,
> William R. Monroe


Whether you use new wood shims, old wood shims, or epoxy, the repair 
is cosmetic. It won't have a real or lasting affect on performance. 
You aren't fixing anything here, just filling a crack.

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