Shimming a CV Squier Bass VI using shims bought on Amazon/eBay etc.

[PaulTMA]

I've been wanting to attempt to finally get my Bass VI playable, hopefully being able to lower the bridge with no buzz, minimal floppy low E string, etc.  I have a Staytrem bridge and Labella flats on it.  Never liked how it's felt on the neck.  As a setup-allergic person, I think I might be able to slip a shim inside.  Now, Staytrem have been selling theirs in the States for years now, but I've recently notices that there appear to be some non-brand UK options available.  Obviously I've read the reviews, but does anyone have any experience wit the likes of these?

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guitar-Shims-Protection-Degree-Repairment/dp/B0C3V74M27/ref=sr_1_4?sr=8-4

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guitar-Boxwood-Wodden-Adjustment-Accessories/dp/B0DZGTH88C/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guitar-Electric-Protection-Degree-Repairment/dp/B0CD7F8BHD/ref=sr_1_8?sr=8-8

 

Prices vary, but I was considering paying more the ones with best reviews, just to avoid risk.  Unless anyone can advise otherwise.  Like I said before, I am quite setup-phobic but it would be a joyous occasion if I didn't need to pay someone else to do this for me, with the possibility of them not even getting it to my satisfaction the first time.  What do we think?

 

 

[Minininjarob]

I shimmed my P bass with half a quality business card under the first two screws (bit nearest the neck). Worked perfectly and my P bass has never sounded so good, setup was super easy after that.

All I did was loosen the strings off a lot, find the correct sized screwdriver and undid all the screws, slipped the business card in then put the screws back in. Only had to screw through a bit of cardboard which was very easy. It added a little bit of angle which was all that was needed.

Found that tip on a website somewhere, and it was free!

I took it out again to see if it was a fluke and no it wasn't....