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Position:Home>Performing Arts> Can't tune guitar properly...intonation problems?Question: Can't tune guitar properly!.!.!.intonation problems!? i have a strat and all strings in tune and i try to fix intonation problems but it doesnt work!?
the 12th fret note is always way too flat on every string so i try to turn the screw on the bridge clockwise so its tighter!.!.!.!.but then the open strings is sharp and the octave is in tune!.!.!.!.i retune the string and i'm back to square one again!? any hints or sumthing!.!.!.its really getting on my nervesWww@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hi Kevin First of all, put one finger on the 1st and 12th fret and see how much clearance you have at the 7th fret!. Their should be a 1/16" gap between string and fingerboard!. Loosen the 3rd and 4th string first!. Now use the allen key or whatever you need to turn the truss rod 1/4 turn clockwise!. Now retune the guitar and check for the gap!. Keep adjusting until you get this clearance!. Secondly, make sure you have BRAND new strings that have not been played!. This is the secret to perfect intonation and will explain why afterwards!. Now, once you have the guitar tuned, if the fretted 12th note is flat as compared to the 12th fret harmonic, unscrew the saddle at the bridge and move it towards the pickups one full turn at a time!. If the 12th fretted note is sharp, then, you will move tighten the saddle clockwise 1 turn at a time!. Once you have done this, the intonation will be perfect and, when it starts acting crazy again, you dont have to re-adjust this!. By changing for new strings, the intonation will automatically be perfect!. Www@QuestionHome@Com new strings!. you need to set the intonation with new strings!. when they are used they are stretched the intonation can be off just because the string is worn out!. you should have someone at a local shop do a set up for 40 bucks!. it is worth it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com You need to adjust the bridge tuners using specific tools, one of which includes a ruler!. And unless you know what you're doing, you could mess up your intonation even more!. And to make it worse, it's 10x harder and more tedious with a tremolo bridge!. If I were you, I would take it to the shop/local guitar center and have it professionally re-tuned for about $80!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |