bassbuilder Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 i'm fixing a friends bass and i'm still a noob with not much exp in the whole guitar thing and wanted to kno how compnsation effects the tuning and how do i sdjust for it on the bridge? thanks guys -zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickmangumby Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Each of the strings sits on a 'saddle'. You can move the saddle backwards and forwards, usually with a screwdriver to adjust the intonation. Have a read of the tutorials here on how to set up a guitar, especially the one here on adjusting the intonation. It's fairly easy to do (just remember to put on new strings!), and you can't really go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbuilder Posted November 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Each of the strings sits on a 'saddle'. You can move the saddle backwards and forwards, usually with a screwdriver to adjust the intonation. Have a read of the tutorials here on how to set up a guitar, especially the one here on adjusting the intonation. It's fairly easy to do (just remember to put on new strings!), and you can't really go wrong. ← so like if i cant get it to tune right i just adjust the saddles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeiscosRock Posted November 4, 2005 Report Share Posted November 4, 2005 Each of the strings sits on a 'saddle'. You can move the saddle backwards and forwards, usually with a screwdriver to adjust the intonation. Have a read of the tutorials here on how to set up a guitar, especially the one here on adjusting the intonation. It's fairly easy to do (just remember to put on new strings!), and you can't really go wrong. ← so like if i cant get it to tune right i just adjust the saddles? ← Read the tutorials. Saddle adjustment is simply used to improve intonation in the upper frets. Once you get your intonation set, you tune up your guitar with the tuners. Readjusting the saddles is only done after you remove and reattatch the bridge, change string brands or guage, or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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