[quote name='nick' post='210693' date='Jun 1 2008, 07:13 PM']When I fitted a Schaller bridge to a Fender Musicmaster many years ago, I had exactly the same problem. I fitted a plate underneath to bring the bridge up a bit. It's not a trussrod related problem. The plate I used was Schaller one, made no doubt in anticipation of this problem, but I'm sure you could either make or get made something similar to suit your needs, and would be cheaper.
Hope this helps, good luck with the build.[/quote]
it does indeed - many thanks
darn...now i actually have to go buy a new schaller bridge just to get the shim !!