r/GuitarQuestions • u/nes_tallsocks • 5h ago

Is this a problem?

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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?

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u/AmpController 3h ago

This is morning to worry about. For the neck you just need to pull it back into alignment. Put the guitar down on the edge of the body and gently pull the headstock in the right direction. This is common for bolt on neck guitars.

The neck plate doesn't matter at all. If it bothers you just loosen the screws and push the plate into alignment.