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View Original Thread: Stratocaster intonation problems---please help!!!

 
tnek44

Several strings, most notably the low E have intonation issues. If I tune to open E, then fret a G at the third fret, it's way sharp. I know how to fix this problem on my Epiphone, but I could use some help with my Strat. Thanks to anyone who knows something about this. Kent :cry:
lee_UK

what kid of strat is it? you fix the problem in the same way as your epi tunomatic bridge, adjust the screws on the bridge to shorten and lengthen the string, move the bridge forward to sharpen, and back to flatten.
play a harmonic note above the 12th fret, tune the guitar exactly with a tuner, then lightly hold down the string on the 12th, the notes should be exact, if its sharp or flat adjust the bridge with a turn of the screw on the saddle and test again.
1bassleft

tnek, although Lee is right about the 'how to' with the bridge, if you're way sharp even by the 3rd fret, I think your neck's truss rod needs adjusting. I would recommend a professional setup, but post agin if you'd like to know which way to turn the allen key (but don't sue us if it goes twoing :wink: )
lee_UK

Bass go to bed its nearly 3am
1bassleft

I was about to tell you the same thing when my 'reply' email clicked :lol: . What's your excuse?