Is this Gap anything to worry about?

nope. just make sure the neck bolts are snug to the plate, (NOT SUPER TIGHT) and you should be a-ok.

 

Not unless you need a new pair of chinos and a polo shirt. ha ha ha ha.

I'm here all week.

Seriously, that neck pocket is a little roomy but shouldn't be a problem.

 

Don't worry, it won't be a problem.

 

Remember, wood has to have a little room to expand.

 

I have a MIM Jazz "standard", with about twice that gap (snug on the other side). It annoys me, but I just got it as a "second bass" to slap on.

In looking at the store, it seems like all the Fenders I look at have a gap.

 

Don't 'Mind the gap' hee hee hee.

 

As long as the neck isn't moving sideways, it shouldn't be a problem.

 

I would adjust it; not because of the gap, but because of the excessive distance between your E string and the edge of the neck. It's hard to tell from the angle of your pictures, but it looks like you have a LOT more margin from the E to the edge of the neck than from the G string to the edge of the neck. It also looks like the the pickguard should be filed down to allow the neck to be racked over a little. If you do that keep an eye on how your strings line up with the pickup poles. I'd guess they're leaning heavily towards the G side as it is now.

You might be able to just remove the pickguard screws, rack the neck, and tighten the screws without having to file the p/g.

 

its ok, wood shrinks and expands, you cant help it. this is why some guitars are more expensive and u cant tell by lookin at them. seasoned wood. the more the wood is left to sit and 'season', the less it will change after cutting / ect routing.it stabilises after awhile. some wood is seasoned for 4 years. at carvin, they cut the ebony blanks for the necks and then store them for 2 years before finally using them. its normal on most guitars. johnny a.

 

+1000

M

 

I would make shims to make that neck pocket fit properly.

I would also stab the eye of the man who made it ::hides::

 

Don't mind the gap.

But dig the Gap Band!

 

Congratulations. You own a correctly fit, completely normal Fender bass.

Tighten the neck screws and play it.

 

First, your strings are FINE. They are located well within the range of the pickups. The strings don't have to be 100% centered over or between the exposed poles. No problem there.

Second, if you want to change the alignment of your strings relative to the edges of the neck, then loosen the screws, push the neck over so that the strings are where you wnt them. Tighten the screws and play it.

There are no problems visible with this bass as far as I'm concerned. Enjoy it.

 

If that has a bridge like my Fender did you have the option to have about three or four string locations on the bridge. The "B" string on my Fender Jazz was a little off like that, but it was because I didn't pay attention to the bridge saddle. Take a look!