B string intonation issues...

jebo · #1 09-12-2010, 09:17 PM

I just put a new set of DR low riders on my lakland skyline darryl jones 5 string and I'm having issues trying to set the intonation on the B sting. the 12th fret seems to get closer to being in tune when I bring the saddle forward instead of backwards which is weird. It seems that no matter where the saddle is, the 12th fret is too sharp.

any suggestions?

Bobster · #2 09-12-2010, 09:23 PM

jebo,

Try to set a "witness point" on the B string. This basically means bending it over the saddle fairly hard. That should help.

Bob

jebo · #3 09-12-2010, 09:25 PM

sorry, could you elaborate a little more? I don't understand...

should I push down on the string just before the saddle? is that what you mean?

OOZMAN · #4 09-12-2010, 09:29 PM

He means to bend the string where it meets the saddle.

It's a problem on bigger strings because they're are more resistant to bending... so you gotta help 'em out a bit

jebo · #5 09-13-2010, 05:28 AM

should I take the string off to bend it? It's already been on the bass for about a week, so its probably bent a bit already.

BassBerg · #6 09-13-2010, 05:59 AM

I've had to do this in the past and it worked like a charm. Push down on the B string on both sides of the saddle. This will help more of the string contact the saddle and solve your problem.