- How do I fix the intonation on my Fender Stratocaster?
- Can't adjust intonation any further?
- Why are my fretted notes sharp?
- Does tuning affect intonation?
How do I fix the intonation on my Fender Stratocaster?
HOW TO SET INTONATION ON A FENDER STRATOCASTER
- Pick the open string and verify it's in tune.
- Fret at the 12th fret and pick this note. ...
- If the 12th fret note is flat, move the saddle forward a little by turning the adjustment screw at the back of the bridge (counter-clockwise).
Can't adjust intonation any further?
You can't adjust it any further (there is a spring that holds the saddle in place that will compress up to a point). The first thing to do is to check the bow of the guitar's neck. A concave bow on your neck can throw your intonation off.
Why are my fretted notes sharp?
Fretted notes sound sharp compared to the open string because the string is bent to press it against the fret. ... Each string is sharpened by a different amount when fretting. To demonstrate this, bend the top E string by a tone (two frets, two semitones). Look at the distance the string has been bent across the fret.
Does tuning affect intonation?
No. Intonation is defined by the physical positions of the nut, frets and saddle. Since chaging tunings involves only the tension of the strings, you'll be just fine.