G string saddle is further back than other saddles on the bridge

[Thom Fioriglio]

Hi all, I installed a set of Labella 760FL flatwounds 43-104 on my Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s P bass and in order to intonate it correctly, the G string saddle is much further back than usual. Usually my G string saddles are exactly 34" from the nut. The intonation is perfect, , haha, I just don't like the way it looks, and was wondering if I did something wrong. I did loosen the string and reset it on the saddle and nut and the saddle length is still the same. I know there are a lot of things that go into intonation, I followed all the steps in order - adjusting the truss rod, the string height and the intonation, checking and double checking along the way. Is this saddle length normal for some? Thanks for any help or advice.

 

[MIMike]

This is definitely a case of, if it sounds good - it is good.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

This is definitely a case of, if it sounds good - it is good.

Thanks, doing some research, I've seen some funky looking saddle lengths on all different basses.

 

[TomB]

It is normal for Dunlop flats IME. I'll have to take a look at my FL's - not sure I noticed.

 

[Pep]

If the intonation is correct, run with it. That still seems strange. I've had a saddle that looks a little out of position but only when I changed string gauges.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

It is normal for Dunlop flats IME. I'll have to take a look at my FL's - not sure I noticed.

Thanks, I have used a set of the same Labella 760FL before, and the saddles had the correct diagonal look with the G at 34 inches.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

If the intonation is correct, run with it. That still seems strange. I've a saddle that looks a little out of position but only when I changed string gauges.

The string gauge before this was 45, this G is 43. Not sure how much a difference that makes. Either way, I just double checked and again everything is intonated correctly.

 

[BGroovy]

That's what they're there for, to move around until intonation is correct. If there was a perfect set position for all strings we wouldn't need them.

I've set up hundreds of basses and have seen all kinds of weird patterns once they're done.

 

[bass player 53]

Completely normal.

On a 1973 Precision, the G saddle
adjustment is longer than the rest;
I suppose that it reflects the fact
the the tuner is furthest from the
bridge.

 

[Pep]

That's what they're there for, to move around until intonation is correct. If there was a perfect set position for all strings we wouldn't need them.

I've set up hundreds of basses and have seen all kinds of weird patterns once they're done.

That may be true but this one is strange since this is the same strings he always uses and only one string was affected. Going from an G string of .045 to. 043 shouldn't make that much difference. The saddle position should be similar.

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

That may be true but this one is strange since this is the same strings he always uses and only one string was affected. Going from an G string of .045 to. 043 shouldn't make that much difference. The saddle position should be similar.

Well, that was a roundwound 45 to a flatwound 43 so maybe?

 

[Matt Liebenau]

If the rest of the set up is how you like it and you set the witness points on the strings then that's where the G intonates and you're good to go.

 

[Pep]

Thom,
If the intonation is correct you'll just need to accept the aesthetics.

 

[BGroovy]

Well, that was a roundwound 45 to a flatwound 43 so maybe?

Definitely, when switching a bass to flatwounds I usually have to move a few. Flatwounds are sometimes odd beasts to intonate. The tension can be wildly different.

 

[J-Bass RMR]

Very common, IME.
Any Sting can be out of "expected" alignment - depending on the Brand / batch, etc.
As long as it intonates within a reasonable tolerance (which yours appears to be) I don't worry about it.

 

[Shenron]

Thom,
If the intonation is correct you'll just need to accept the aesthetics.

Is that maybe why some older basses had a chrome cover over the bridge?

 

[Grahams Groove]

Is that maybe why some older basses had a chrome cover over the bridge?

I think it grew into part of the aesthetic over time, but they would house/cover foam mutes at the bridge.

 

[Bar Band Bassman]

Just checked 2 basses I have that are as close to identical as possible. Same strings from same batch. Different intonation settings. Wood. Wire. Go figure.

BBB

 

[Thom Fioriglio]

Just checked 2 basses I have that are as close to identical as possible. Same strings from same batch. Different intonation settings. Wood. Wire. Go figure.

BBB

Pictures?

 

[Lefty Joe]

h a h a this is one of those cases where awareness is a burden. Obviously you do what sounds best. Does seem rather odd but I would never doubt my ears