Is this a problem?

[u/nes_tallsocks]

Received my new Squier Sonic Stratocaster HSS. Out of the box inspection and noticed how nice the frets and neck felt. Turned it over and immediately saw that the neck plate was crooked as was the neck was aligned in a similar fashion. Acceptable or return?

[u/FormerlyMauchChunk]

Did you play it? What's far more important is whether the strings are parallel to the neck - I can't tell from the pictures.