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Yes, I have gone against that rule as well (even though I'm holding my breath every time), and everything turned out fine. Also, some places make a habit of detuning guitars that they ship, to keep tension off the neck while it's traveling. Sometimes I've had to do a near-full setup once I've gotten a guitar, but I haven't gotten a "dud" yet.