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I was having problems with the new guitar in that it would tune correctly at the 5th fret, but, was out of tune at the first position chords. I new what the problem was, but, I decided to wait a little before setting it up properly. The reason, was, I wanted to more or less break it in, getting a little wear and tear on the new frets, etc. I just finished setting it up the way I like to play, and the effort really paid off.
To set the intonation properly, I tend to do it myself, as factors play heavily on the out come. Probably the most important, being, I am the one playing the guitar, so, letting someone else set it up is not an option for me. Other people won’t fret and bend strings like I do. Not that I have this magic touch on playing, (I don’t, I am average at best) everyone plays differently, so, this is a major factor when setting up.
If you never set intonation on your guitar, this video explains it really well.
Don't practice till you get it right, practice till you can't get it wrong.
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That’s one of the best videos out there on the subject…..have used it before as well!
I tend to do my own intonation, string changes, and several other guitar tasks….but one rule I have when I buy from a shop and I’ve even done this on Ebay, is demand new strings and a pro setup and action to my liking…otherwise no purchase. That gives me a benchmark. Obviously, buying new from an online retailer is not a easy to demand, but my experience has been that they come better set up from the online shops, than the guitar that’s been sitting in a display…
These are good things to know how to do…..
Roberto
Roberto
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Music-AMG – I got your e-mail message. Yes, I lived for 24 years on O.K. Avenue (funny name for a street!) in Harahan, La. I grew up in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, La (off Central Avenue, if you’re familiar with the area). I moved to the Houston area in 2001 due to a job change. Best regards, Charley D. ?
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Music-AMG – I got your e-mail message. Yes, I lived for 24 years on O.K. Avenue (funny name for a street!) in Harahan, La. I grew up in unincorporated Jefferson Parish, La (off Central Avenue, if you’re familiar with the area). I moved to the Houston area in 2001 due to a job change. Best regards, Charley D.
haha ok, great.. just for reference, for messaging, all you to do, is click on the user and that brings up their profile, were you can message back and forth..
Yea, still live in the area, and it has changed a lot since you have been here.. the Huey is now 3 lanes in both directions, no more traffic circles, etc, it’s non stop from 90 on the west bank to Elmwood now. all along the corridor from Kenner to New Orleans has changed quite a bit. You would be surprised..
Don't practice till you get it right, practice till you can't get it wrong.
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Hi @music-amg,
awesome post!
It also contributes to the Understanding and is therefore safe for many of us, very helpful.
Do You have experience with saddle compensation?
This is more theory or does something that really? If the reality and make it perceptible, then it is probably for guitars in all price ranges.Play guitar just like you live; don't get bogged down in theory, it's just a tool without feeling.
Wilfried
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Hi @music-amg,
awesome post!
It also contributes to the Understanding and is therefore safe for many of us, very helpful.
Do You have experience with saddle compensation?
This is more theory or does something that really? If the reality and make it perceptible, then it is probably for guitars in all price ranges.No, sorry, never really heard of that before. I’d be interested in more info on this.
Don't practice till you get it right, practice till you can't get it wrong.
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Hi @music-amg,
awesome post!
It also contributes to the Understanding and is therefore safe for many of us, very helpful.
Do You have experience with saddle compensation?
This is more theory or does something that really? If the reality and make it perceptible, then it is probably for guitars in all price ranges.No, sorry, never really heard of that before. I’d be interested in more info on this.
I’ll get to do this occasionally.
Play guitar just like you live; don't get bogged down in theory, it's just a tool without feeling.
Wilfried
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