How to Intonate a 2-saddle Bridge?

[baconmpanada]

I have a sting signature bass... i changed the strings just yesterday, the i want to work on the guitar's intonation. it seems ok but it's not really 100% intonated.

Since the bridge is the 2-saddle variety, i just would like to ask directions on how to intonate this properly?

I believe the same principle for the 4-saddle bridge holds true, but how do u make sure that only one of the string is affected if you only have one saddle to move back and forth?

 

[Ric5]

How to Intonate a 2-saddle Bridge?

Compromise

 

[fuNKmaster83]

change it to a 4 saddle bridge

 

[SnakeKappele]

I believe the same principle for the 4-saddle bridge holds true, but how do u make sure that only one of the string is affected if you only have one saddle to move back and forth?

You don't.

You have to set the saddle where the two strings are evenly "off." One a little sharp and the other a little flat.

 

[Floyd Eye]

I would intonate it by removing it and replacing it with a good bridge.

 

[Stinsok]

They speak the truth!

 

[RCCollins]

I have an old Univox Hi-Flyer bass that came with a 2-saddle bridge like no other I've ever seen. The saddles pivot, allowing you to set the position of each string "individually" (and fix the saddle position with a screw in the center.

Unfortunately, one of the "fixing" screws became stripped and I've had to resort to a temporary replacement. But it is definitely possible to get intonation with this adjustable 2-saddle bridge.

Anyone else ever seen one of these?

 

[darkstorm]

Yes its compromise on that type bridge and replaceing it with four saddle bridge is best fix.

 

[John Wentzien]

http://www.allparts.com/Bass-Swivel-Saddles-p/bp-2126-008.htm?HistoryRemove=40137&historysingle=YES

Here's an option.

 

[RCCollins]

yes, those wilkinson swivel saddles are the ones i was trying to describe!

 

[JTE]

Serious answer... try different gauges and brands to find sets that sound good to you and get to wh ere the compromise isn't too bad for you. My Sting played nicely in tune with DR Sunbeams 45/65/85/105 and the Lakland Joe Osborn flats that have been on for the last twop years (similar gauges) are great.

John

 

[DustandBarley]

Hello - I know this post is old, but for anyone who finds themselves here looking for the same answer, please have a look at the following post on basschat, and the solution to 'slant' the saddles on the original bridge. If the strings end up slightly out of line with the pickup pole pieces on a '51 style p bass, consider checking if there is any side to side movement available in the neck socket to compensate (slacken strings right off before loosening the neck etc)

You might find you don't need a new bridge and end up with good intonation.

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