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than the open string.
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The relative pitch between the two notes is adjusted by moving the bridge saddle for that string.
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If the note played at the 12
th
fret is flat, the string needs to be shortened.
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If the note played at the 12
th
fret is sharp, the string needs to be lengthened.
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Place a good, small screwdriver in the screw at the front of the saddle, and tighten or loosen the screw
½ turn at most to adjust the string length. You may want to detune the string a bit before adjustment to
make it easier for the saddle to move. (Figure 44)
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After each adjustment to the saddle, retune the string.
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Test the open note and the note at the 12
th
fret again.
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Adjust again, tune again, test again...
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Note: This can be a very tedious process, but once it is done, you should not have to do it again. Go
slow, be patient.
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After each string is completed, check all previous strings.
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Repeat for all strings.
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There are a variety of other techniques to do this intonation adjustment, including using the harmonic
at the 12th fret and the note fretted at the 12th fret (which should be the exact same fundamental
note). Search Youtube for many videos demonstrating this technique.
6.4.
Adjust the Nut Height
This is the point in the setup process where one would normally adjust the nut for height, angle and slot
width, according to player preferences.
Adjusting the nut height is a complicated process that generally requires tools that you likely won’t have on
hand. For this reason, we do not detail it here. The nuts that we provide are already slotted and shaped
and should provide a well playing instrument when all of the other setup steps detailed here are completed.
If you feel that your nut needs to be adjusted, we suggest taking the instrument to a qualified guitar
technician to have the work completed.
Figure 44 Adjusting the Bridge saddle
