Quote Originally Posted by locustom View Post
You do not need to modify the antenna to make it sit straight, it can be clocked or rotated to line up vertically, look at this.... http://www.locustom.com/fender_install.htm
That's a good point, I tried that as well but I found that the base hung out a little, which I didn't like. Thinking about it now though, that's a lot less obvious than the antenna sticking out.

Though, I just went back and gave the angled method another go, and found that by wiggling it and tightening it down a little more I could eliminate the overhang. So thanks for convincing me to give it another go

I'll edit in that info, if you don't mind.