Bridge off center

[winndaddy]

Bought a new Squier VM 77 Jazz and the strings are not centered in the poles and seem to be off to one side on the neck. The A string to me seems to not be that loud. Could this have a effect on the A string like that? Im thinking I might return it.

 

[Kenner]

If you have any questions about the build or "integrity" of it...return it....do not pass go

 

[tdub0199]

I would return it if I were you.... No need to deal with issues like that

 

[EagleMoon]

Loosen the neck screws and shift the neck over. Very common problem with bolt on basses, and Fenders in particular.

 

[allexcosta]

Bought a new Squier VM 77 Jazz and the strings are not centered in the poles and seem to be off to one side on the neck. The A string to me seems to not be that loud. Could this have a effect on the A string like that? Im thinking I might return it.

Yeah, return it. Try a few other before you decide which one to keep. These small issues are common in mass produced instruments and you need to take your time to find the "best one" in the store. Still a good bass, though...

 

[Pilgrim]

Loosen the neck screws and shift the neck over. Very common problem with bolt on basses, and Fenders in particular.

If this is all it needs, make the adjustment and go on with life. If this cannot correct the problem, return it.

There's no reason to be shy about loosening and tightening four screws. Just don't scratch the bass or use an old screwdriver and bugger up the screws!!!

 

[winndaddy]

Yea, its going back. Its to far off center to fix by just wiggling the neck around.