farbeyonddriven3 Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 I can't seem to get the G string intonated on my G400. No problem w/the other 5 strings. Standard stop tail piece, tune-o-matic bridge. Any advice would come in handy. Thanks](*,) :D
DizzyFingers Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 If you are out of room to move the saddle on your bridge you can always flip the saddle this gives you some extra room to help out with the intonation...I had a hard time as well with the G string on my G400...go figure...
byrds1965 Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 I can't seem to get the G string intonated on my G400.No problem w/the other 5 strings. Standard stop tail piece' date=' tune-o-matic bridge. Any advice would come in handy. Thanks'](*,) :D You are not the only one. I only have 1, my G400 1965 that I can get correct. The rest of them I have owned through the years and the other one I have now I can't. All you can do is get it close. For some reason you always end up with the G string saddle backed all the way to the end of the bridge and it is still off. You can try turning that saddle backwards and see if that gains you anything otherwise it will always be a bit off. I don't notice too much but it is kind of obvious when you play clean and an open chord D or A sound sour. Spud any advice?
DizzyFingers Posted May 29, 2009 Posted May 29, 2009 You can also try using a wound third...this is supposed to help...(straight from the guys at Fender)...
Ron G Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 http://images.onstagemag.com/files/46/0202Setuptxt.html
farbeyonddriven3 Posted May 30, 2009 Author Posted May 30, 2009 Well, I tried the deal of reversing the saddle. That seemed to work. I only tested it at low volumes this am. According to my tuners the strings are in tune, and sound good to the ears. Thanks for the help. If it doesn't sound well at playing volume, it's going to a shop.
RaSTuS Posted May 30, 2009 Posted May 30, 2009 http://images.onstagemag.com/files/46/0202Setuptxt.htmlPhew, just finished reading that article, gotta be the most in depth intonation explanation I've yet seen, thanks for the link Ron.
Gordy01 Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 If you are out of room to move the saddle on your bridge you can always flip the saddle this gives you some extra room to help out with the intonation...I had a hard time as well with the G string on my G400...go figure... Here's how mine came from the factory. I may turn the A & D around. I like the 90 degree edge facing the pickups. I think the tone is better that way. Am I wrong?
Ron G Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 I like the 90 degree edge facing the pickups.I think the tone is better that way. Am I wrong? Not wrong. Delusional:-"
Guest icantbuyafender Posted May 31, 2009 Posted May 31, 2009 hmm, I NEVER though to try that! awesome, I long gave up on try to get PERFECT intonation. It was close as hell, but now its spot on! THANKS! lol
Axe2Grind123 Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 Why do they install them 3 one way' date=' 3 the other way? There must be a reason but I can't imagine what it would be?? If you are out of room to move the saddle on your bridge you can always flip the saddle this gives you some extra room to help out with the intonation... Simple/brilliant - good stuff!
theapex Posted June 3, 2009 Posted June 3, 2009 You can also try using a wound third...this is supposed to help...(straight from the guys at Fender)... Thumbs up from me! Cured my G's intonation issues immediately. Cheap enough that it can't hurt trying anyway.
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