jc1funk Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I've recently learn how to set up so I find myself checking intonation every time I change strings (same gauge, brand etc). Problem is it seems to need adjustment each time. Assuming I'm doing the job correctly each time, is this common or a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertAndersson Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Normally a simple string change doesn't alter intonation unless some part of your hardware is loose... Over time, a piece of wood like a guitar might change due to humidity and temperature, so intonation needs to be checked now and then. Do you keep your guitar in different environments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockdude Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 How often do you change strings? As mentioned above, the likely cause is neck bow, which could be caused by the seasons. For example, the neck probably straightens a bit during the summer when the wood absorbs moisture. Was the last string change during the summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbluesplayer Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 It shouldn't change once you get it right. Give yourself a few more string changes to see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 are you knocking the thumb wheels that adjust bridge hieght when you are changing the strings? if the brige falls off are you putting it back on in the same direction each time? if not then you'd for sure need to intonate all the strings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarusvt84 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 my acidic-handed son changes strings ever 4-6wks and often tweaks intonation every time. I change my strings every 8-12 weeks and occassional spot check....I can live with less than perfect intonation, my ears aren't that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I suppose if you are really picky, a string or two might need a small adjustment at each string change. You might try changing string brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc1funk Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 Do you keep your guitar in different environments? Starting to think the weather is the issue... This wild summer weather has been swinging between low 20s C and 40 + C, and I've been making adjustments during this period. Conditions look pretty stable leading into this weekend's recording session so it hopefully wont be an issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 It may take several days after restringing for achieving valid intonation adjustment. New strings will adapt to the magnetic fields with time. Fore to five days are sufficient for typical humbuckers with bar magnets but it may take ten days until the intonation is stable on guitars featuring single coils with rod-magnets. Also refer to this post: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/105624-multiple-guitars-vs-technique/page__view__findpost__p__1428176 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Hello! Honestly, I never cared about the intonation. Never seemed to be a problem either. If I'll ever find that some frets are out of tune, I will adjust it, but it didn't happen so far. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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