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> Guitar Intonation Problem
jimmynitcher
post Fri 8 Jul 2005, 12:32
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I have just bought an Epiphone and no matter how much I move the saddle for the 6th string back or forward, the harmonic never quite sounds the same as the 12th fret note.
The best position is as far back as it will go - it sounds like it wants to a bit further back if anything.
Any ideas much app
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dixiechicken
post Sat 9 Jul 2005, 15:44
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1)
If you cant replace the original bridge with one bridge that'll allow you to move the saddle a bit more there's probably not a lot more you can do.

2)
Have you tried different brands and gauges of strings?

3)
You have made certain that you you dont use more than
three rpm/turns of string around the tuning peg?

If you you manage to twist the string around it's length axis while tuning, the torsion forces may cause the intonation to go haywire.


If the above doesnt do the trick I suspect your Epiphone is
badly constructed, that the scale of the neck is not quite right.

I dont know if this is possible to fix in retrospect.

I would recommend you to change the guitar to a properly constructed
instrument. It's not your job to correct intonation problems in a instrument
you have bought.

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indebttome
post Sat 9 Jul 2005, 20:10
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Actually - it is your problem to fix intonation problems in an instrument you own. The simple act of taking off strings, and putting new ones on can drastically change the tone. (Think about it: 5+ tons of pressure on and off, etc.)

Find a good guitar repair shop - a good guitar technician should be able to solve your problem, or tell you if the instument has major problems.

I wonder if Willy Nelson's guitar has perfectly intoned harmonics??


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dixiechicken
post Sun 10 Jul 2005, 18:30
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Indebttome!

Surely you can reasonably demand that the music store selling you a
new guitar - take the time and effort to check the intonation - and return
faulty instruments to the manufacturer. huh.gif

If I buy a second hand piece of gear I do expect the seller to -
in all decency - to tell me about those defects he/she may know about. rolleyes.gif


When the warranty-period on a new piece of guitar has expired - it becomes
my resposibility fix the intonation. cool.gif

Yes - you are correct that new strings/other brands of strings - may - make a huge difference. biggrin.gif

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