intonation

[mkaye]

i have a 1970 SG standard that i have had since new

i cannot get the intonation to be correct (.010 gauge strings) - i don't have enough length in the bridge adjustment

is there something i can do?

 

mark

[ninety1vee]

take it to a luthier

[80LPC]

Presumably, you have been able to adjust the intonation correctly before ? Are you trying to adjust the intonation with old strings ? If your strings are new, are your pickups too close to the strings ? Check also for damage to the nut. Of course, if the action is too high you could possibly run out of adjustment also.

[mkaye]

hard to say

i've been playing my 335 for a while and just restrung the SG with .010 gauge strings (always had .090 before)

 

mark

[Tim Plains]

Has anybody ever flipped the saddles? I've read that you can do it.

[mkaye]

no, high e to g are forward, d to e are backwards (never been changed)

i know i could reverse the 3 high strings, but that won't fix the lower strings

 

mark

[Boston004681]

I'd take it to a pro.

[Boston004681]

I'd take it to a pro.