After putting on some new half rounds I adjusted the intonation. The E string saddle ended up being pretty far back on the bridge and I couldn't help but wonder about the increase in the break angle of the string. Is this something to be concerned about? I am detecting a sort of damping of the initial attack when plucking open, and fretting the lower register. Not so noticeable as you go up the neck. I am thinking of ordering a replacement E string and stringing through bridge.
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Through body and saddle position
- Thread starter emblymouse
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Creating a witness point is important, per Paulabass's suggestion. With over 30 years using flats from many different brands I never experienced a problem going string thru.
Depends how sharp the angle is, a very sharp angle is not ideal even if you press a kink into the string, because you're fighting against the structure of the string which doesn't want to bend sharply. Also at sharp angles there is increasing stress on the intonation screw and not much more increase in saddle downforce. Beyond a certain amount there is no point increasing downforce further.
Personaly i would be uncomfortable with more than a 45 degree down-angle.
As discussed recently there is little or no evidence through-body improves anything, however it can cause problems, so i suggest avoiding it.
Personaly i would be uncomfortable with more than a 45 degree down-angle.
As discussed recently there is little or no evidence through-body improves anything, however it can cause problems, so i suggest avoiding it.
About the witness point. I did this prior to doing the intonation, and the E saddle ended up being moved back a good bit. The others not so much. I can feel the original bend when I run my finger over the string. This is a new build and took some back and forth with set up. I'm going to pony up for a new string I think.
It's not unusual. I always thought it had something to do with the mass of it, as it happens to me with a B string as well.
Strong dislike for string-thru-body when dealing with the heavier gauge strings...they're notoriously resistant to bending (witness points). Is thru-bridge an option?
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