Can this small amount of variance have a sonic impact?
Yes, but don't worry. Most alignments are done wrong and the owners won't notice.
BaerWald vs VPI setup protractors
Which is more accurate? Recently I decided to check my setup on a Scout using both the VPI gauge and a Baerwald protractor. Using the Baerwald the overhang is dead on in both locations, using the VPI the stylus misses the mark forward by about half a millimeter. Can this small amount of variance have a sonic impact? Has anyone else found this differene and what was your solution?