Cat-Daddy
First Lieutenant   Posts: 2 Registered: 1/12/2007 Status: Offline
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posted on 1/12/2007 at 02:19 |
| I have a Lite Ash Strat that sounds beautiful! But when I strum an open E
chord in the 1st fret it is out of tune when I strum an open G chord in the
2nd fret. Any ideas? ____________________
RMRoman63
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Spidercents
Moderator  Posts: 1019 Registered: 7/29/2004 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/12/2007 at 11:13, Reply 1 |
Sounds like the guitar needs to be intonated...
Saddles affect the individual string length . Here’s how to check if your
guitar is intonated properly. Strike a harmonic on the 12th fret. Now play
the note at the 12th fret and see if they match up. If you find the fretted
note is flat then that means your string length is too long for that
particular string. You need to shorten the length of that string by turning
the screw on the saddle until the string plays in pitch. An electronic
tuner is ideal for this. Do the opposite adjustment for a string that plays
sharp.
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brian
Moderator  Posts: 1075 Registered: 12/22/2003 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/12/2007 at 15:15, Reply 2 |
Not to be mean but please search the forum before posting this has already
been covered. No need for repeat topics and answers!
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drk529
First Lieutenant Posts: 18 Registered: 1/10/2007 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/13/2007 at 01:30, Reply 3 |
i wouldn't answer in a dupe topic, but maybe the other topic doesn't
mention this - a problem with all regular-fretted guitars is the problem
with intonation in the first 5 frets. You will virtually NEVER have both an
open e and g in tune. There are a couple solutions to this... one is the
buzz feiten system, which changes fret placement, and this requires a
special tuner. There is also the earvana nut, which is supposed to be a
good alternative. It supposedly tunes with a standard tuner and still
provides an advantage in open chords and in general. This being said, you
also may have a general intonation problem that is worsening this.
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Guitar101
Moderator  Posts: 481 Registered: 12/22/2003 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/13/2007 at 12:34, Reply 4 |
I would change the strings first and see if that fixes the problem.
Intonation is never 100%. Playing technique is important too... Strumming a
string too hard.. fretting a note sharp/flat etc.
Kinda like taking a motor out of a car to repair it when it's simply out of
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UncleWaldo
First Lieutenant  Posts: 12 Registered: 1/29/2007 Status: Offline |
 posted on 1/30/2007 at 02:07, Reply 5 |
Just a question... has the guitar been properly set up to begin with? I've
own a ton of strats and not one of them has ever arrived without needing a
complete setup.
There are some good books out there on doing a proper set up...
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Cat-Daddy
First Lieutenant Posts: 2 Registered: 1/12/2007 Status: Offline |
posted on 1/30/2007 at 06:52, Reply 6 |
| As far as I know I don't think the thing was 'set up' at the factory. I
was told during shipping it can lose it's setting. I think it was built in
2004. I have never encountered this problem in all the years that I've
been playing. I contacted a guy here in town that was refered to me from
the Fender site and I'm taking her in set for about ten bucks. Thanks to
all you guys for all your input and advice and I'll make sure I search the
thread for answers. Again, thanks, Randy ____________________
RMRoman63
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