Bridge Intonation on a new bass

[The modifier]

Why is it that most new basses im speaking in terms out the store, come with the bridge saddles in order for the E string pulled farthest back and the G string farthest towards the nut ????

[snyderz]

Most basses intonate in that fashion. Some more than others. It is just a starting point for a good intonation setup.

[JLS]

Originally Posted by The modifier

Why is it that most new basses im speaking in terms out the store, come with the bridge saddles in order for the E string pulled farthest back and the G string farthest towards the nut ????

So that they'll play in tune.