Should I Just Return It?

As a builder, I'd want to slap a couple of long rulers on it and see how far off centre this is. You're right that this is way off alignment, and if you've tried to bump the neck over and it's not been successful, that sucks. You can also see how the bridge saddles are pulled over to the bass side? If they weren't, the misalignment would be even worse.

That's why I'm mentioning putting a straightedge down each side of the neck over the body. It looks like the bridge has been mounted about 2-3mm over to the treble side of the body, but hard to tell from photos. Also extremely unusual for this to be the case though, considering this is a CNC made body and should be identical to thousands of others.

I also notice the fretboard seems a little wonky up by the nut, bumping out on the treble side, and curving in slightly on the bass side - that's weird. Could also just be parallax from the photo itself though.

In the end, this would annoy me too if I could not get it to line up correctly - there's no reason it should not.

 

Sadly then don't buy a 7ender or pickups with pole pieces.

 

On a new bass, yeah that would bug me. The bridge looks mislocated to the right a little bit. As for would I send it back, well, yeah I probably would try to return it.

On a used bass, I would probably leave it as is, as long as the G string doesn't get too close to the edge. On some basses, a slight displacement downward like this is actually built-in and intentional, but I don't remember the reason given for it or the bass I'm thinking of. So, if it plays good and gives no problems I'd leave it.

Else if it is causing problem, it could be fixed. Drill and dowel/epoxy the old holes, move the bridge over a few mm and redrill/tap the holes, is probably what I'd do if it kept me up at night.

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I see more detail and clear from your photo share now.
The bridge are just off assembly.
Take it out, plug the screws holes, refine the bridge position, redrill new holes, install and wow ！！

Prove again, the QC of Fender Player line still behind to China Squier CV line.

 

Actually the product image shown on sweet water are very easy to let buyer check the bass assembly jobs. Just expand the photo and check carefully. Pretty easy. Plus, they show you the bass weight too.
In past, I found lot FMIC bass has crooked bridge assembly issue include the Custom Shop stuff.

But , lot of TB member here always say “ it is shooting angle problem” . I am a 31 years experience photographer and 35 years dark room and colour lab printer, I only trust my eyes.

 

That's off and irritatingly so. I'm far from ocd but I expect certain things with a name brand 21st century instrument.

Return it. More fish in the sea. I'm only sorry you spent so much time and effort on it already.

 

Not only is it too much hassle, but such surgery will also void Fender's limited lifetime warranty.

Before you go too far with tweaking, take advantage of Sweetwater's sales philosophy: If you're not thrilled with your purchase, then neither is Sweetwater. The "worry-free" component is not necessarily an endorsement that FMIC's products are absolutely flawless, or that their pre-sale inspection process absolutely avoids disappointment, but that they will do what it takes to make things right, whatever it takes. Send your images to your Sales Engineer, and allow him/her to make it right.

(Oh...and please be sure to add a carrots-themed option to your poll choices...because I'm OCD like that. )

 

Looking at this thing again, serious case of Tom Cruise Teeth going on. How the hell is the truss rod access so far over to one side anyways?? Fingerboard dots are super lopsided to the A and D strings... Yeesh.

This is why I no longer play Fender.

 

The off side truss rod access actually is the Player bass benchmark.

 

I own 2 2019 Player P bass previously , but the 2011 Squier CV60P just smoke them in tone and playing feel.
Suggest you return it and give a look on G&L tribute JB.

 

Brand new Fender? Like this?
Why are you even asking?
You already know the answer.
This is completely unacceptable.

 

Keep it; the adjustable Kickass bridge will solve the problem.

 

Lol!

 

Put the neck back on & BEFORE you tighten the screws all the way, PULL the neck in the direction you want it, now hold it there & tighten the screws.

 

Looks pretty straight to me.