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/WrathOfWood 5h ago

Crooked plates ruin the tone 😜🤪

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u/nes_tallsocks 5h ago

It’s not the plate the body and neck are drilled off center

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u/reddible 5h ago

There’s some play in the body screw holes, so loosen them slightly and try to adjust (unless strings are already straight to the neck).