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Re: Phiew.... guitar intonation - hard work!
cmon guys, you should definitely go OT an all guitar related topics,
please.
thanx - tilmann
Ian Petersen schrieb:
> Per,
>
> With the thicker
> strings it seems the stings need to be just a little bit longer. Five
> strings are good now, but for the G string (or D as this instrument
>is
> tuned) the mounting of the stratocaster style bridge/tailpiece/whammy
> does not allow the sting length needed for correct intonation.
>
>
> Try installing an Earvana style nut instead. That should help with
> getting the g-string intonation right. An Earvana nut generally smooths
> out (shortens) the bridge intonation lengths a bit a give much sweeter
> chords all up the neck. Worth doing on any guitar IMO.
>
> Ian