Bruce Sexauer
Well-known member
Hi, this is my first post on this forum. I have been making guitars for years, but have discovered the Uke, and have completed my second one. Nylon strings are not my forte, and I am struggling with saddle placement on the one I have here.
It seems like I cannot get accurate intonation across the strings. Using a 3/32" bone saddle I am slightly flat on the G and A while OK on the C and E. I have compensated the saddle in the correct direction as far as possible, and even rerouted the slot (I made the bridge sort of like a classical guitar but with a set in saddle like a modern Martin guitar). The strings are Ko'olau Gold, high G, and it is a tenor. I am looking for advice.
It seems like I cannot get accurate intonation across the strings. Using a 3/32" bone saddle I am slightly flat on the G and A while OK on the C and E. I have compensated the saddle in the correct direction as far as possible, and even rerouted the slot (I made the bridge sort of like a classical guitar but with a set in saddle like a modern Martin guitar). The strings are Ko'olau Gold, high G, and it is a tenor. I am looking for advice.