TV Jones DeArmond Mount Shims

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TV Jones DeArmond Mount Shims

TV Jones

DeArmond Mount Shims

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 585116
Brand: TV Jones
Model: DeArmond Mount Shims
Category: Pickup Frames
Price: $3.85

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These shims from TV Jones are a brilliant little trick for anyone with a vintage-inspired guitar – especially those rocking DeArmond-style pickups. They let you dial in the perfect pickup height to avoid fret buzz and maximize that classic, warm tone. Seriously, a few bucks and a little tweaking can make a huge difference.

Product Description

TV Jones DeArmond Mount Shims, Pickup Shims, For setting the perfect pickup height, Laser-cut from compression foam and make it easier to adjust the height of the pickup to the arched top of a guitar, Contains 2 shims

PROS
  • • Precisely laser-cut compression foam ensures consistent, repeatable pickup height adjustments.
  • • Ideal for vintage-style guitars with DeArmond floating pickups, minimizing fret buzz.
  • • Simple, inexpensive solution for optimizing output and tonal balance of TV Jones pickups.
  • • Lightweight foam won't significantly alter guitar resonance or overall feel.
CONS
  • • Foam material can compress over time, potentially requiring occasional replacement.
  • • Limited to DeArmond-style mounting; not suitable for standard pickup routes.
  • • While effective, they aren't a substitute for proper pickup installation and routing.

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Key Features

Pickup Type DeArmond Floating Pickup
Material Compression Foam
Finish Unfinished (Natural)
Height Adjustable Yes, fine-grained adjustments
Mounting DeArmond Style

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Frequently Asked Questions

They're designed for DeArmond-style mounting, so should work with most pickups using that system, regardless of brand. However, TV Jones optimized them for their own pickups.
It depends on the adjustment needed; you'll likely use one or two shims per pickup for small changes, but it's good to have both provided.
Absolutely. The laser-cut precision of these foam shims provides consistent results and avoids the unpredictable behavior of improvised materials.

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