Intonation question

[slide496]

I thought I had an intonation problem with the D string only but it was just string settling, whew. I had tuned from vestapol E to G# spanish

What does one do if there's an intonation issue on one string with a resonator though?

Thanks,
Harriet

[zak71]

That string's slot in the saddle needs to have a break point ALL the way at the back (towards the tailpiece) if you want to decrease the degree by which it intonates sharp.

In the meantime, try a plain (unwound) G on the heavier side, like a .20 or .22, and see if that intonates better.

[slide496]

Thanks Zak

Whats a break point - angle needs to be more down sloped at the end.?

H

[zak71]

The break point is where the point in the string slot is tallest.

Sometimes the slots are just cut flat across so the break point is at the front of the saddle (towards the neck) which makes the intonation as sharp as it will go.

To move it back all the way, you need the slot to be cut like a "ramp" leading up the back edge, with the slot itself widened to accommodate string vibration when the string is plucked, otherwise various "sitar-like" sounds will occur.
To have the break point at the middle of the saddle, you need to have the "ramp" on both sides of the break point.

[slide496]

Thanks. I understand after reading a couple of times. Mine is probably a flat swipe

Hopefully it was just a odd settling in time at the tuning and pitch - there weren't any issues in other tunings/pitches.

Harriet

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