Hi chaps...I just got a new axe...this time with a tuneomatic bridge...which is a new thing for me...I have always worked with Floyd´s.
The NewB question (dont laugh to hard) to adjust the intonaton on this thing.....Do I have to detune (loosen string tension) to move the saddles back and forth? Or I can just move the saddles while the strings are in tune? :?:
Thanks
Rob.
I de-tune slightly when adjusting, although I don't think it is totally necessary.
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As you're going to have to re-tune, whichever way you move the saddle, it makes sense to always de-tune and then re-tune
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As you're going to have to re-tune, whichever way you move the saddle, it makes sense to always de-tune and then re-tune
:oops: You are right!
have to tune again anyway :lol:
It's probably safest to de-tune the strings when adjusting TOM saddles. Sometimes if you don't de-tune, the saddle won't move as far as you turned the screw because it gets caught on the windings of a string. So, the saddle moves only 3/4 of the amount that you turned the adjustment screw and your tuner tells you that you're intonated. Then when you're out playing a gig, you hit that string a little extra hard, the saddle moves the rest of the way and your intonation goes out of whack for the rest of the set!
It's probably safest to de-tune the strings when adjusting TOM saddles. Sometimes if you don't de-tune, the saddle won't move as far as you turned the screw because it gets caught on the windings of a string. So, the saddle moves only 3/4 of the amount that you turned the adjustment screw and your tuner tells you that you're intonated. Then when you're out playing a gig, you hit that string a little extra hard, the saddle moves the rest of the way and your intonation goes out of whack for the rest of the set!
Sounds very logic....yeup got it....detune prior moving saddles.
Thanks ;)
I wondered if you kept it tuned up, if it might not catch the windings on the strings and move them a bit around the core wire?
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I mostly only play with stop bars and I always loosen the strings, if an intonation adjustment is needed.
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I never de-tune when setting intonation on a TOM. Well unless you have to stretch it like a 1/4 inch. If its just a few turns I wouldn't worry about it.
