merlin666
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I have Gretsch G9120-SM tenor which came with Aquila Nylgut strings, and when one of them broke I put on a set of d'Addario Titanium strings. These strings are quite soft and thick and did not fit the nut slots so I took it to the luthier who widened the nut slots. Though the strings now had a good fit in the nut the intonation was way off. Playing anything in first second, third bar etc was sharp. This was enhanced by the softness of the strings that bend easy. The luthier suggested work on the saddle to compensate it, but I wanted to see if it settles and tried with tuning compromises. As this did not improve I took them off and replaced with a Aquila Super Nylgut with a red low G, and I thought it was good for about two weeks.
Now I feel that certain chords (e.g. G, D) sound off and the E string is a bit sharp when fretted, but sounds good open. Is it possible that changes in weather affect intonation? I am inclined to order a saddle on eBay to experiment with compensating it. Can you recommend any instructions on doing that, or have any other suggestions what could be going on. The uke was perfect when I bought it, even stayed in tune for weeks. But since I changed strings it's not right anymore ...
Now I feel that certain chords (e.g. G, D) sound off and the E string is a bit sharp when fretted, but sounds good open. Is it possible that changes in weather affect intonation? I am inclined to order a saddle on eBay to experiment with compensating it. Can you recommend any instructions on doing that, or have any other suggestions what could be going on. The uke was perfect when I bought it, even stayed in tune for weeks. But since I changed strings it's not right anymore ...