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It definitely shouldn’t need plugging and redrilling - that’s always a last resort, it’s a huge amount of work to do right.
As Winny_Pooh said, there are also ways of stabilising the neck with sandpaper, mesh (I find that too thick usually) or a pair of panel pins driven into the pocket floor to lock the neck in place.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Is plugging and re-drilling more risky with a 3 bolt? I mean, it doesn't affect playability so not sure what the negatives of the current alignment would otherwise be?
Plugging and redrilling the wood will weaken it. The least damaging is to drill out much larger, fit side-cut maple plugs, and redrill - but it's a huge amount of work and if it's currently not a problem for playability, it's a waste of time and effort.
I would still shim it if the neck is not absolutely tight in the pocket, it's surprising how much difference even a tiny movement can make.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
Thanks
(Just to be clear, alongside the neck not under it, but I assume you know that .)
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein