strings not in tune up the fretboard

[Asa Samuel]

ok, i once remember seeing how to combat this problem of the strings not being as in tune as you get higher up the fretboard.

Something to do with alterring the bridge.

my bass does have this problem so how can i fix it and know for sure when its fixed?

[Tony G]

You need to learn to properly intonate your bass. This is involved by adjusting the positions of the bridge saddles.

Here is a quick guide to get you started: http://www.tunemybass.com/bass_setup...ntonation.html

[Asa Samuel]

omg :O thats the page i was looking at, your amazing

thanks for the help.

[Tony G]

No problem!

[gargemil]

Originally Posted by Bass_Junkie

ok, i once remember seeing how to combat this problem of the strings not being as in tune as you get higher up the fretboard.

Something to do with alterring the bridge.

my bass does have this problem so how can i fix it and know for sure when its fixed?

What you need to do is plug into the tuner and tune it with open strings. Then check the tuning while depressing the string at the twelfth fret (one octave up). If it is sharp adjust the bridge saddle to make the string longer, and if it is flat adjust it to make the string shorter. Make the adjustments in small increments and re-check the tuning with the string open make sure it is in tune and check the twelfth fret again. be sure to check the tuning with the string open after each adjustment. Usually, turning the screw clockwise makes the string longer and counterclockwise makes it shorter. When you make the string shorter watch to make sure the saddle moves rather than the screw backing out. Pushing hard on the screw with the screwdriver will usually push the saddle froward. I find that the adjustment holds better if I make the string slightly short making it sharp at the octave and tighten the screw to pull the saddle back to the proper position. this ensures the adjusting screw is tight against the bridge keeping it from drifting back to sharp.