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Old 12-16-2008, 05:11 PM
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Is it necessary to re-intonate after changing a new set of strings??????
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typically only if your new strings are a different gauge than your old ones, or if the saddles got bumped/messed up in the changing process.
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Old 12-16-2008, 05:16 PM
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Thanks, ill probably will have to intonate again then as changing my b string typically bumps my saddle
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Old 12-16-2008, 05:22 PM
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It's never a bad idea to check the intonation when changing strings. It may not need any adjustment but it's good to know that you're on
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