Kevs-the-name
Well-known member
(long post alert)
Just completed another Dreadnaught concert, and Im really pleased with the final instrument... but!
The intonation is out, noticeably at the 12 fret (sharp)
I have previously struggled with a definitive position for saddle positions, I can’t find consistent advice. So I did some measuring!
The ‘book’ says 15 inches 381mm (nut to saddle)
However, My Koaloha is 385mm (nut-12 =190.5mm / 12-saddle 194.5mm)
I have CLEARLY got ‘my’ measurements wrong:
Dread.. 379.5mm (nut-12 =191.5mm / 12-saddle 188mm)
The fretboard was supplied cut by a VERY reliable source.
So, I guess I need to move the bridge back? Im just not sure where too/how far.
I know I’m learning, but it is a bit disappointing getting things wrong!
Can anybody advice please? I also need to know about tenor and soprano cause I got those wrong too!
(also how do I remove a bridge glued with titebond?)
Just completed another Dreadnaught concert, and Im really pleased with the final instrument... but!
The intonation is out, noticeably at the 12 fret (sharp)
I have previously struggled with a definitive position for saddle positions, I can’t find consistent advice. So I did some measuring!
The ‘book’ says 15 inches 381mm (nut to saddle)
However, My Koaloha is 385mm (nut-12 =190.5mm / 12-saddle 194.5mm)
I have CLEARLY got ‘my’ measurements wrong:
Dread.. 379.5mm (nut-12 =191.5mm / 12-saddle 188mm)
The fretboard was supplied cut by a VERY reliable source.
So, I guess I need to move the bridge back? Im just not sure where too/how far.
I know I’m learning, but it is a bit disappointing getting things wrong!
Can anybody advice please? I also need to know about tenor and soprano cause I got those wrong too!
(also how do I remove a bridge glued with titebond?)