Members soundcreation Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 It's not the body, it's the plate. Look at the amount of metal around each screw? Looks normal on the left, but too thin on the right. Get a better pic and post again, but I think that's your problem. That pic certainly suggests that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Superrust Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 I think you're on to something RaVenCAD. Check the screw height. Just doing a quick measure they seem to be even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 It would bug me, for sure if it was indeed cut wrong. but I'm with Raven: i'm not convinced that it's the wood. Especially in the first pic, it gives the impression that it's the plate that is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshack Posted November 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Checked the plate. It may be off a little but not near enough. The pic is deceiving in this regard. I put a straight edge on the wood, and compared to the neck. It's slanted no doubt. Sucks. This is the second strat that has had issues. I tried to buy one 5 years ago, and gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jkater Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Ok... in second pic, it seems like the plate is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hubert Stumblin Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Jeez! There's a bunch of anal mamby-pambies here! It's nothing. Play the {censored} out of it. Get grime, scratches, crud and wear all over it. After 10 years it'll be the least of it's character marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reignman Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Over the last couple of weeks, I wasn't able to find a single issue with my new AM ST strat. Then I saw it! At first glance it appears the Neck plate was drilled, and installed crooked! But it's not! Further examination shows the the neck plate is attached correctly. The real problem is that the end of the heel was cut or sanded at a angle, but it sure does make the neck plate look crooked. Holding the guitar straight up, and looking at the back, the distance between the top of the plate, and END of the heal varies from one side to the other by 1/16". There no real issue other than cosmetic. Just looked at 30 start backs on sweetwater, and thought many are not absolutely perfect, I didn't see one with this much slant. Hmmm, Otherwise the guitar was just wahat I wanted, and had just the right wood grain pattern I was looking for on the 3 Tone finish. Am I being OCD again?............................ If it's recently new, No. Fender is so backed up on production they're shipping American guitars that reeeeeeeeeeeeeeek of paint/clear etc. They can't box them up fast enough. I was looking at one a few weeks back and the truss rod skunk stripe was pushing its way back out of the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikesr1963 Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 Man, that's exactly the reason I choose Squier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members X2Nforever Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 That would bug the absolute piss out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McCain Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 The RW stripe should be straight. Tape some string to the center of the stripe where it starts and pull it tight over the plate and it should tell you what's square. You can't assume that the edge is straight. Looks to me like maybe they sanded the edge a little too much and had to shift the plate over a little. Maybe you can loosen the bolts and shift it a little to make it less noticeable. Post a pic with the string centered and pulled taught across the plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flatspotter Posted November 27, 2010 Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 That's just Fender's new contoured heel. It allows an extra 1/16" of upper fret access. You should send them a thank you note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshack Posted November 27, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 27, 2010 OK then, I think it's going back tomorrow! This was not to be my main guitar, (I'm converted a strat to Hss for that duty). but was to be my special purpose "Traditional" strat. I have had other second thoughts to go MORE 50's vintage. Perhaps I can use this as an opportunity? I see my choices as/ 1, An American Vintage. This is even more $$, and I'm very leary of spending that much on Fender now. F4ender, see what happens when you FU> 2, MIM Classic 50's Strat. I'd be worried about hardware quality, but I could upgrade the PU's to custom shop vintage models, and get the true strat sound? Also those tiny frets!, and the 7.5 radius! I just don't know????Hmmm 3, Vintage vibe Squier. Well this one looks awesome, but I don't think I could do it!1 American Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lincoln40 Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 OK then, I think it's going back tomorrow!This was not to be my main guitar, (I'm converted a strat to Hss for that duty). but was to be my special purpose "Traditional" strat. I have had other second thoughts to go MORE 50's vintage. Perhaps I can use this as an opportunity?I see my choices as/1, An American Vintage. This is even more $$, and I'm very leary of spending that much on Fender now. F4ender, see what happens when you FU>2, MIM Classic 50's Strat. I'd be worried about hardware quality, but I could upgrade the PU's to custom shop vintage models, and get the true strat sound? Also those tiny frets!, and the 7.5 radius! I just don't know????Hmmm3, Vintage vibe Squier. Well this one looks awesome, but I don't think I could do it!1 American Good cause if it bothers you now, it will always bother you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ΨWindingΨ Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 Over the last couple of weeks, I wasn't able to find a single issue with my new AM ST strat. Then I saw it! At first glance it appears the Neck plate was drilled, and installed crooked! But it's not! Further examination shows the the neck plate is attached correctly. The real problem is that the end of the heel was cut or sanded at a angle, but it sure does make the neck plate look crooked. Holding the guitar straight up, and looking at the back, the distance between the top of the plate, and END of the heal varies from one side to the other by 1/16". There no real issue other than cosmetic. Just looked at 30 start backs on sweetwater, and thought many are not absolutely perfect, I didn't see one with this much slant. Hmmm, Otherwise the guitar was just wahat I wanted, and had just the right wood grain pattern I was looking for on the 3 Tone finish. Am I being OCD again?............................ {censored}ing Gibson and their quality control!!! Just kidding. It doesn't hurt anything but if you don't like it send it back. It's you who should be satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kulardenu Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 Guitars are a imperfect piece of {censored}! Your to just roll in it like a dog and be happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Davo17 Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 American strats are solid instruments, and fairly easy to set up and play. Stop being OCD and play that sucker. NOBODY else notices. And FWIW, those with high end custom instruments find little things all the time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshack Posted November 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 well thinking about this for a few hours, I reached the only possible conclusion....Take that bitch back, and purchase a Eric Johnson model! It's the only reasonable thing to do!Honestly, Its just exactly what i want. Full vintage specs, and Mojo, but with Jumbo frets. Hell Ya!BUT, where in the hell am I going to find one? And the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members McCain Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 No offense, but but if I were the store owner I wouldn't take it back...not after 3 weeks...not for that. Or if I did take it back I'd tell you to shop somewhere else in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 what happened to the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshack Posted November 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 No offense, but but if I were the store owner I wouldn't take it back...not after 3 weeks...not for that.Or if I did take it back I'd tell you to shop somewhere else in the future. You know I kinda agree. It's fender that should make good. It may be a small issue, but this was a $1000 guitar, their flagship. I would have expected that V.V. would have done a better inspection. But, I think we know Fender won't do anything. The store is their representative. They took on that obligation when they signed on as a dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 Personally, it would bug the crap out of me and I'd take it back. This. I realize this post is multiple pages, but I stopped after reading that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 That would drive me nuts...send it back for a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrbrown49 Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 You know I kinda agree. It's fender that should make good. It may be a small issue, but this was a $1000 guitar, their flagship. I would have expected that V.V. would have done a better inspection. But, I think we know Fender won't do anything. The store is their representative. They took on that obligation when they signed on as a dealer. You are right, that's pretty much how it works. I had a neck issue with my new MIA Standard a while back. Brought it back to shop. The shop sent it back and fender sent a fresh neck. The shop wasn't out anything. Fender compensated them for the additional setup. The shop does the initial inspection to see if you have a warranty claim. If they decide yes, then they package it up and send it back to fender for inspection, repair and/or replacement. It's worth the time if you aren't happy with it and don't worry about offending the shop. They make out in the end too. I wouldn't be happy either ( can see the pics now btw). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 No offense, but but if I were the store owner I wouldn't take it back...not after 3 weeks...not for that.Or if I did take it back I'd tell you to shop somewhere else in the future. That is exactly why I buy from Sweetwater and Guitar Center. That way it does not seem personal. If i wanna send something back...I don't feel like it's going to ruin someone's day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members D_Bird Posted November 28, 2010 Members Share Posted November 28, 2010 Look hard enough and you'll find fault in anything. It took you three weeks to spot it and now your freaking out about it. I think you need to mellow out a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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