I've been playing my Strat Ultra a lot lately, but would like to lower the action just a bit. Looking at the saddles they're already pretty close to the bridge plate and I believe that it might be better to adjust the action using the micro-tilt that's on this model. One concern - I've read in Dan Erlewine's guitar book that on some models a shim caused a 'hump' in the high frets after many years. Anyone experience any problems with having a shim (which is essentially what the micro-tilt does) for a long time? Here's a pic of the bridge:
The low E saddle measures 1/16 from the bottom of the saddle to the plate, and the A allen set screws are above the top which bugs me when I do any palm mutes. Does having a greater angle possibly improve the sound?
Another view:
BTW, for anyone familiar with Ultras - this is not the stock pickguard, I replaced it with a standard 3 p'up, and the pickups are silver, gold, silver (neck, mid, bridge) Lace Sensors.
Thanks!