capn_gaz Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Hi there, Can anybody help me get my head around this problem? I have just installed a 0.11 guage set of strings on my Casino, so naturally I tuned it up - stretched the strings - tuned it up again etc... and played a bit so the strings are worn in a bit. Knowing that putting on a heavier guage on a guitar will have different tensions and change the intonation (I'd also adjusted the string height slightly) I set about correcting it so it was properly intonated. I have managed to intonate all but the G string (its unwound) which is still slightly sharp. The problem being is that I have adjusted the saddle the furthest it will go to get it like this, so I have no more turns left to try correct the tuning. Doesnt anybody have an suggestions on what I could do to flaten the tuning a bit so it plays a natural G at the 12 fret? Kind regards, Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strumbone Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Well sir, if it's still sharp, then the length is too short from 12th fret to bridge saddle, as you are aware. I've heard of reversing the saddle to get a tad more adjustment...have you tried this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 I have problems with the G string on my Casino too. I tune the second fret A to the A string, so that an open D chord sounds good, and that seems to work pretty well for me as a compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyFingers Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Get a replacement bridge with more travel for the saddles OR string with a wound third....that is by far the easiest fix...! Dizzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony_JB Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 +1 on the Wound G String A plain G string is always gonna be a PITA to intonate. A wound G strings helps resolve this problem. However, it'll be harder to bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capn_gaz Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 I've heard of reversing the saddle to get a tad more adjustment Brilliant, this gave me just enough to bring the harmonic G in tune. Thanks for the tip! Thanks to everyone else too for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strumbone Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 You' re welcome capn. It's been discussed in previous threads, but I'm not sure if the search function would catch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mud guy Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 I also had to flip my saddle on the G. I find intonation goes to crap until the strings are broken in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeper Posted February 3, 2010 Share Posted February 3, 2010 Changing string gauge can also have an effect on the neck, which can slightly change the scale length of the neck creating intonation issues until straightened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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