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Permalink Reply by John Sawyer on October 8, 2015 at 10:47am

Yep, Oily was right, I should remember to not reply when I am tired... I was bass-ackwards on this one...

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Permalink Reply by Bluesheart on October 9, 2015 at 5:14am

I really do appreciate all of you being there and providing fast replies and helpful information. Just one of the reasons I love all my Nation friends.

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Permalink Reply by BrianQ. on April 28, 2019 at 4:25pm

Basically with a compensated bridge, the tallest part of it indicates the thinnest string?

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on April 28, 2019 at 5:08pm

Hi, what I would suggest is to put the bridge saddle at the recommended scale length area, string up the instrument,tune it and plot the best position by moving the bridge back and forth under the strings, while referencing the pitch of the strings against a digital tuner.

Its not only the mass of the different strings that effect intonation but their different heights above the frets means they stretch at different rates, and this has to be compensated for also.

When the two outside strings are intonated, I normally adjust the inside strings by filing the saddle and checking the intonation as for the outside strings. I suspect that the compensated saddle you have would put you in the ball park area but fine tuning may be required.

When you have it sorted place tape at the bridge location, remove the strings and glue to bridge on when ready.

Taff

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Permalink Reply by Christopher G Daniels on August 6, 2020 at 5:54pm

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