Setup and Intonation

[nnickusa]

I've replace the trem strings on the 2375.  5 now instead of two, and the bridge is held down nicely---tuning was a bit iffy with 2 springs.

Now I lowered the action, no buzz, and nice and low, as the G string was about 2 mm higher than anything else, and I'm working on the intonation.

As I understand, the string should be consistent on the zero and the 12th fret.  I've got theG,B and High E all perfect.  All the wound strings are flat, and I can't seem to get them in tune on the 12th.  If the note is flat, should the saddle move towrds the head, or towards the bridge.

I have little experience doing this, and want to learn the correct technique.

Thanks,
Nick

[ChuckE99]

I use a digital tuner to set the intonation. I first ring the harmonic at the 12th fret, and tune the string to what it should be. Then I play the note at the 12th fret normally. If that note is flat, I move the saddle toward the head. If it is sharp, I move the saddle toward the bridge. Then repeat.

[jeffsailor]

A good rule of thumb is to think in "geometric" terms. the 12th fret octave essentially cuts the string length in half. So if you're flat, the string is too long between the saddle and the fret. The saddle should be moved forward toward the neck.

js

[nnickusa]

Thanks Guys.
 

[JohnS]

So the rule is "FF", for flat -> forward (or Flying Fingers ).