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Old June 15th, 2012, 04:24 PM   #11 (permalink)
diffeecult
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Originally Posted by Dougeetar View Post
This is driving me nuts. I am following Jerry Donaghue´s instructions but whatever I do the D string 12th fret note is always sharp of the harmonic, never flat. The G string´s 12th fret note is WAY sharp of the harmonic. Having tried these adjustments the guitar is more out of tune than ever.

I should add that on every string the 12th fretted note is quite a bit sharp of the harmonic and open notes, both of which are in tune on the tuner, so playing up the neck sounds a bit "off". I think I need to visit a guitar tech or buy a six saddle bridge.
I believe your saddles are too far forward. You need adjust them back to get more length between the 12th fret and the saddles. I really don't use the harmonics to set intonation. I use the open string to the 12th fretted note.
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