I've just taken receipt of my ES-1Q kit and in the process of part checking and doing the mock build I noticed that the neck is a really loose fit in the pocket. It's so loose that when I insert it there is absolutely no friction. Also, I can pull the neck out about 15mm which I though the joint taper would prevent. With neck installed, I can wiggle it side to side so much that the headstock moves around 20mm. Surely that can't be right? The quality of finish inside the neck pocket and on the neck joint itself is not great.
I'm thinking that I may have been sent an unmatched pair but can't be sure. The body is labelled "5" and the neck is labelled "4" if that means anything?
I've attached a few photos and posted a video (https://youtu.be/S99x_nS7ePM) to illustrate. I've sent an email to PBG to let them know and waiting to hear back from them. I just wondered if anybody had any similar experience or advice or is this body/neck combination a lost cause?
This is my first post and first build so go easy on me!
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