P-Belly Evans Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Now how I didn't notice is beyond me, but my new Fender's strings are slightly out on the neck - G is closer to the edge (quelle surprise). Now it's not slipped off when playing so its not that bad. So looking at the pics do you think it is the nut or does it need a little tug on the neck, or would you just leave it. It's in warranty so, I could t just call PMT and have a word. Just wanted some opinions first. Many thanks in advance for all your knowledge and expertise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 It does look a tiny bit naughty, but i suppose it depends on what your OCD is like. If it does not affect playability, then you can argue that we can live and let live, however, one should expect it to be pretty good and probably not be like this. Friend of mine had a trouble with the bridge being slightly off on a brand new fender he got from PMT - maybe PMT get the duds?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 The D string looks a bit squiffy too, the strings should at least be parallel on the headstock! If that were mine then I’d send it back from whence it came. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted May 13, 2020 Author Share Posted May 13, 2020 The only OCD I suffer with is slopey pictures on walls.... hate it😀. This does not really upset me, but I suppose I have a warranty. The only thing I would do would be to loosen the neck and tweak it, if people thought it may be that. Nut and bridge issues would be warranty issues obviously. Could it affect the intonation? It seems OK, but until I put new strings on it I won't mess too much. I remember my westone had the worst intonation issues ever. Drove me mad. Forgot about new strings for ages... what a surprise, they sorted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) I don’t think it would really affect intonation to a great degree and I don’t think tweaking the neck would make a huge difference, but someone more learned than me may come forth Edited May 13, 2020 by Cuzzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Is there any room to tweak? If there is, give it a go. If that doesn't do the trick, then if it really bothers you, send it back. I've owned, and played regularly, a Squier with a G string that was worse than yours, but I only paid £95 secondhand for it, so wasn't too bothered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Send it back and hope the replacement is better. You've paid good money for it so deserve to get your money's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STG Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) Opinion from an amateur luthier, if I may. As near as can be seen from the photo, your strings appear to be off centre to the neck, but parallel to its edges. Either your neck is "off centre line" to the bass body, (pocket issues?), or your nut and bridge need moving across fractionally. If you start loosening and moving the neck in the pocket, there is a good chance you will end up with the strings running at an angle to the fingerboard. If you try and fix it by recentering the bridge and nut, your bridge will probably leave a "footprint" in your paintwork. Might also be worth straight edging your neck just to make sure it isn't curved or twisted fractionally - again, cant always tell from photos. IMHO, I would be talking to wherever you purchased it from about warranty. Hope that helps and good luck! Edited May 15, 2020 by STG Typo imhi/imho 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 It does look slightly off, and I am positive you can readjust by reseating the neck in the pocket... but for such a small difference, personally I would not bother. Of course, if it bothers you, and that's what matters then you can always reseat it yourself. It's easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 On 14/05/2020 at 14:17, STG said: Opinion from an amateur luthier, if I may. As near as can be seen from the photo, your strings appear to be off centre to the neck, but parallel to its edges. Either your neck is "off centre line" to the bass body, (pocket issues?), or your nut and bridge need moving across fractionally. If you start loosening and moving the neck in the pocket, there is a good chance you will end up with the strings running at an angle to the fingerboard. If you try and fix it by recentering the bridge and nut, your bridge will probably leave a "footprint" in your paintwork. Might also be worth straight edging your neck just to make sure it isn't curved or twisted fractionally - again, cant always tell from photos. IMHO, I would be talking to wherever you purchased it from about warranty. Hope that helps and good luck! Sorry mate, I missed your reply. There is no room in the pocket to adjust anyway. I think it is the string tree and nut to be fair. Could be the bridge too I suppose. I have spoken to the seller and will just take it in when they reopen. Don't want to mess too much to be honest. Really appreciate the advice though👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STG Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 No worries - good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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