My strat is all messed up
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Curly
Moe's Bluesman
Re: My strat is all messed up
first, a couple questions;
are your strings new?
is this a new problem?
have you checked the rest of your setup ... if not, go through your owner's manual or fender's online guide
again, do the intonation last, after you've checked everything else with the setup
another tip: make sure you adjust in the right direction
first, a couple questions;
are your strings new?
is this a new problem?
have you checked the rest of your setup ... if not, go through your owner's manual or fender's online guide
again, do the intonation last, after you've checked everything else with the setup
another tip: make sure you adjust in the right direction
danglybanger
ReelItInologist
Re: My strat is all messed up
the only thing I can think of- perhaps as he moves the saddle forward and decreases string tension, the bridge moves back... if it's floating... and vice versa. in which case... stiffer springs in the trem?
but that's a HUGE long shot
the only thing I can think of- perhaps as he moves the saddle forward and decreases string tension, the bridge moves back... if it's floating... and vice versa. in which case... stiffer springs in the trem?
but that's a HUGE long shot
Re: My strat is all messed up
The strings are brand new. I haven't messed with my set up in a while so I'm not sure when this all started. That Fender guide doesnt really help me much. I dont know what the neck radius is so how can I adjust the neck relief? I dont have a tape measure so I cant at least rough out the intonation.
Also, the bridge is pretty much flush with the body of the guitar because there are 5 springs in the back. I've had the guitar set up for 12's a while back and I'm still using them.
The strings are brand new. I haven't messed with my set up in a while so I'm not sure when this all started. That Fender guide doesnt really help me much. I dont know what the neck radius is so how can I adjust the neck relief? I dont have a tape measure so I cant at least rough out the intonation.
Also, the bridge is pretty much flush with the body of the guitar because there are 5 springs in the back. I've had the guitar set up for 12's a while back and I'm still using them.
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: My strat is all messed up
Put on fresh strings. Get the action height and trussrod where it's perfect for you. Using a tuner, fret all the notes on each string from the 10th -15th. If it's sharp, move the saddle toward the butt end. If it's flat, move it toward the neck. Retune the whole guitar, and move to the next string. Always make sure the guitar is in tune between adjustments.
Go to the Vault section of this forum, and read my post on the Intonation thread. Follow it to the word, and your problem will most likely be solved.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=21014
Put on fresh strings. Get the action height and trussrod where it's perfect for you. Using a tuner, fret all the notes on each string from the 10th -15th. If it's sharp, move the saddle toward the butt end. If it's flat, move it toward the neck. Retune the whole guitar, and move to the next string. Always make sure the guitar is in tune between adjustments.
Go to the Vault section of this forum, and read my post on the Intonation thread. Follow it to the word, and your problem will most likely be solved.
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?t=21014
