Its a fender strat and i double check everything ( all frets) . is mainly on the first frets
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My guitars intonation is fine but it sounds a bit off
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Re: My guitars intonation is fine but it sounds a bit off
The nut slots could be too high. That will make the string have to bend more than it needs to on the first fret making it go sharp. Get the nut situated and the rest will fall in to place. You might need to make minor saddle adjustments afterwards depending on how far off it is.
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Re: My guitars intonation is fine but it sounds a bit off
Could be too much finger pressure. I had a habit of pressing frets way too hard when playing open chords for a long time (which I think came from years of playing acoustic guitar with very tiny frets), this made everything sound slightly out of tune. For whatever reason, I never had the same issue when barring stuff higher up the neck.Join me in the fight against muscular atrophy!
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Re: My guitars intonation is fine but it sounds a bit off
Originally posted by ErikH View PostThe nut slots could be too high. That will make the string have to bend more than it needs to on the first fret making it go sharp. Get the nut situated and the rest will fall in to place. You might need to make minor saddle adjustments afterwards depending on how far off it is.
If it's mainly on the low frets, your nut is too high. Very usual problem"So understand/Don't waste your time always searching for those wasted years/Face up, make your stand/And realize you're living in the golden years"
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Re: My guitars intonation is fine but it sounds a bit off
^ adding to the above, if you have set your intonation merely with the open string/12th fret method, then the extremes of the fretboard (and especially the nut end) are the areas where it will naturally be further out. Intonation is only ever spot on at the place where you have set it to.
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Re: My guitars intonation is fine but it sounds a bit off
Watch this video (starting at 32:17 for specifics about nut and string height, but really watch the whole thing - it’s great for knowledge AND soul)
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Re: My guitars intonation is fine but it sounds a bit off
Originally posted by VinceT View PostWatch this video (starting at 32:17 for specifics about nut and string height, but really watch the whole thing - it’s great for knowledge AND soul)
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Re: My guitars intonation is fine but it sounds a bit off
Originally posted by Hsb View PostYou forgot something
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Re: My guitars intonation is fine but it sounds a bit off
Ahhhh that video
Older than you were when you didnt post the video1994 Ibanez IC500 Iceman reissue
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ESP LTD M-400
Original Marshall Silver Jubilee 2553
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