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Bottom E Strings Always Sound Flat
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 6:14 pm
by drumbob
On my 330-12, I have noticed lately that the bottom E strings always sound flat on every fret, even when the strings are perfectly in tune. Could this be an easy intonation adjustment or something more serious?
Re: Bottom E Strings Always Sound Flat
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:18 pm
by whojamfan
Since they both sit on the same saddle, perhaps your intonation is off. You should really use new strings(at least the low E pair)in setting it. One option, anyway.
Re: Bottom E Strings Always Sound Flat
Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 7:58 pm
by drumbob
whojamfan wrote:Since they both sit on the same saddle, perhaps your intonation is off. You should really use new strings(at least the low E pair)in setting it. One option, anyway.
Mike...The strings are brand new. I had the guitar set up two months ago. I think I need to take it back to my tech. The neck is a little warped anyway, probably due to the change of seasons.
Re: Bottom E Strings Always Sound Flat
Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:36 am
by gretsch929
Roger McGuinn addresses this problem in his 12-sting guitar instructional video. He offers a possible solution that might resolve the issue.
Re: Bottom E Strings Always Sound Flat
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:05 pm
by drumbob
I ordered a 12 saddle bridge from Pick O Ricks. According to my tech, that should solve the problem. Thanks for your advice.