- No, it's just the lens effect in macro mode; it's actually nicely aligned. The DiMarzio (not sure which one, sounds like an S3 to me) and FRO were stock on the Hot Rod Reissue. As the page I linked says though, the design's hardly optimal as there's sod all wood between posts and pup cavity.
It had been setup to intone correctly with the posts in their bent position, complete with nice level FRO baseplate - whether for auction or not I don't know - and actually played so well I didn't notice the angle for a while. Gutted when I did but if I can sort it I'll be delighted. Plus I can get the action a bit lower once the pickguard's not fouling the posts.
Having another look, there's hardly enough room to overdrill for the dowel. I think I would rather route and install a hardwood shelf as suggested by Drak, if I can enlist the help of my multi-talented machine-owning friend.
Alternatively, recommendations of competant luthiers in Ceredigion, Wales sought!