There are many opinions on the methods for fixing intonation. Guitar enthusiasts always find that there are almost as many opinions as there are guitars. When you are trying to find the method that helps you the best you can be literally overloaded with too much information. Too much information makes it much harder to get it right.
You can start by using specific model names to get assistance. Company websites that offer suggestions by brand name can be helpful, but you still need to find the exact model. Professional sites can be helpful as well, especially those with an in depth section on the topic. If you run into a road block there are other avenues to take.
While message boards are great for certain issues, this is not necessarily one of them. The disagreement with even the best suggestions can turn into a message board argument fast. There are a lot of different ways players that think they have the answer and thus there are a lot of different options when you are looking for directions. Message board arguments just get in the way of learning what you want to find out.
Make sure the guitar is in tune before you begin anything else. Varying the string length by moving the saddle can help create the sound that is more appropriate for the note. Sharps that sound off as flats can be disruptive to the flow of the play. Do not forget to mark the original position so that if the end result is not what you were hoping for you can move it back.
Moving the saddle should at least start in the direction of the neck. Typically, this leads to the improvement in sound that you are looking for. Taking this step often allows you to better concentrate on the issue at hand.
Some suggestions will include small disclaimers like it is not possible to get the intonation right on your own. Some will say it is really about adjusting the harmonic in order to achieve the same result. This really means that they have not yet figured out how to set it right, and thus they believe it cannot be done. By most standards, this is not accurate. You do need to know how to go about the process and make sure you are starting with clarity and understanding.
Every time you make an adjustment you are getting farther away from your original sound. You can end up with a guitar that is completely out of tune and unplayable. Make sure you write down what adjustments you are making so that you can ultimately have the sound you want, or the closest thing to it. It is not likely that you will remember every adjustment you make.
Most people will eventually just take the guitar into a professional. Fixing intonation can be difficult, especially with so much varying information online. You can either choose your website and information carefully and be willing to make mistakes or you may have better luck having someone else do the job for you. The more you can understand the complexities of the instrument and how each part relates to another, the better your chances are of coming up with a workable solution to allow you to fix your own issues. This is a learning process that takes some time.
You can start by using specific model names to get assistance. Company websites that offer suggestions by brand name can be helpful, but you still need to find the exact model. Professional sites can be helpful as well, especially those with an in depth section on the topic. If you run into a road block there are other avenues to take.
While message boards are great for certain issues, this is not necessarily one of them. The disagreement with even the best suggestions can turn into a message board argument fast. There are a lot of different ways players that think they have the answer and thus there are a lot of different options when you are looking for directions. Message board arguments just get in the way of learning what you want to find out.
Make sure the guitar is in tune before you begin anything else. Varying the string length by moving the saddle can help create the sound that is more appropriate for the note. Sharps that sound off as flats can be disruptive to the flow of the play. Do not forget to mark the original position so that if the end result is not what you were hoping for you can move it back.
Moving the saddle should at least start in the direction of the neck. Typically, this leads to the improvement in sound that you are looking for. Taking this step often allows you to better concentrate on the issue at hand.
Some suggestions will include small disclaimers like it is not possible to get the intonation right on your own. Some will say it is really about adjusting the harmonic in order to achieve the same result. This really means that they have not yet figured out how to set it right, and thus they believe it cannot be done. By most standards, this is not accurate. You do need to know how to go about the process and make sure you are starting with clarity and understanding.
Every time you make an adjustment you are getting farther away from your original sound. You can end up with a guitar that is completely out of tune and unplayable. Make sure you write down what adjustments you are making so that you can ultimately have the sound you want, or the closest thing to it. It is not likely that you will remember every adjustment you make.
Most people will eventually just take the guitar into a professional. Fixing intonation can be difficult, especially with so much varying information online. You can either choose your website and information carefully and be willing to make mistakes or you may have better luck having someone else do the job for you. The more you can understand the complexities of the instrument and how each part relates to another, the better your chances are of coming up with a workable solution to allow you to fix your own issues. This is a learning process that takes some time.
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