Originally Posted by: tab_ishHey guys,

My question is about the distance between the strings and the neck itself. I've had my all american fender strat for about 5 years now and I haven't had it checked this time. My concern is, could this distance be reduced? Could I get somebody to take a look at it (or do it myself)? Could it have gotten worse over the course of time?

(I seem to recall it being much less)

Temp has a lot to do with it to. If you leave a guitar in the hot or cold the neck can warp causing the problem. If you are comfortable so is your guitar! You wouldnt lay in a hot car trunk all day now would you? :(