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stonebobbo

Posted 2004-03-24 11:46 PM (#191427)
Subject: Intonation

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They say there's no such thing as a stupid question so here goes...

How do you adjust the intonation on an Ovation? I've just restrung my Viper bass with flatwounds (wow! what a smooth silky sound and feel), but the intonation is off enough to bother me. I've been successful intonating (is that a word?) my electrics through saddle adjustments, but have never had to do it to any of my Ovations. Anyone out there ever done it or have any ideas?

BruDeV

Posted 2004-03-25 12:20 AM (#191428 - in reply to #191427)
Subject: Re: Intonation

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Location: San Bernardino, California

Before doing anything to the saddles/bridge or whatever: push the strings down toward the body of the guitar, about a half an inch from the bridge. Bass strings have such a big center core that they tend to arch up (away from the body) after passing over the bridge. With some strings its enough to skew the intonation and action.

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