B-String Intonation Off (E,A,D,G all good)

[Bobster]

I recently picked up an LTD Deluxe J-1005 bass. It's got a measured 35" scale on the B-string and a Hipshot A bridge.

When I got it, I noticed intonation was off on the B-string. Not sure of the string's age, I didn't worry too much about it.

However, I replaced the strings and I'm seeing the same behavior, after adjusting the neck and action for the new strings, the B-string is still about .02$ sharp with the B saddle fully back.

The other strings intonate perfectly and line up just about as expected. I plan to remove the spring on the B saddle and see if that gives me any more adjustment room.

Does anyone have any suggestions if that doesn't pan out?

Thanks

Bob

[Solarmist]

Is it really off bad? Removing the spring is the best idea for now - I hope that does it.

[Bobster]

Thanks Solarmist,

It did help a bit, now it's off about 1.25 cents.

But... Billw97, who happens to work for Hipshot, got in touch with me and after offering helpful advice, is sending me a modified saddle to allow me more adjustment space.

I was surprised and impressed by this generous offer. The saddle should be here early next week. I have no doubt I'll be in better shape than I am now.

Needless to say, I'm going to remember this kind of "above and beyond" customer support the next time I need tuners or a bridge, or anything Hipshot makes.

Bob

[MistaMarko]

Meh. You'll never get it perfect. My B-String is the same way. I rarely ever use it above the 5th or 7th fret. Just think practical.

[Solarmist]

Originally Posted by Bobster

Thanks Solarmist,

It did help a bit, now it's off about 1.25 cents.

But... Billw97, who happens to work for Hipshot, got in touch with me and after offering helpful advice, is sending me a modified saddle to allow me more adjustment space.

I was surprised and impressed by this generous offer. The saddle should be here early next week. I have no doubt I'll be in better shape than I am now.

Needless to say, I'm going to remember this kind of "above and beyond" customer support the next time I need tuners or a bridge, or anything Hipshot makes.

Bob

F a n t a s t i c ! When you get it installed - let us know how it worked out.

[PilbaraBass]

what does the bridge saddle look like? can you modify the slot (via an angled slot sloping away from neck side) so that the witness point for the B-string is on the extreme front of the bridge...

otherwise, the only other permanent solution is to take the bridge off, plug the screw holes, remount the bridge a few milimeters back, and then reintonate the entire bass...

Edit: I read on...seems the hipshot dudes are going with the first option...cool

Edit #2...actually got that wrong...making the witness point on the extreme front of the bridge will make it WORSE ....ahhh heck, wait for the hipshot

[dbcandle]

I have the same problem with my Ibanez 6-string (bass). The low-B just won't intonate right with the LaBella Deep Talkin' flats I use. Was not a problem with TI or the rounds I had before.

The Yamaha here has a nice work-around; check-out the bridge: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/docum...519160&index=1

[Bobster]

Well, there was a happy ending to my story....

Billw97, who just so happens to works for Hipshot, actually sent me out a modified (reground) B-string saddle which allowed it to recess further within the bridge's body.

I've got a much better intonation on the b-string now!

Thanks to Billw97 and Hipshot for standing behind their products and helping make it right (even when it wasn't their problem)!

Bob