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 Post subject: Re: Saddle compensation
PostPosted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 5:56 am 
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Barry Daniels wrote:
I do it empirically with the Stewmac Intonator and an accurate electronic tuner.

https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-measuring/the-intonator.html

You can also use small pieces of nails but they tend to shift position under string tension.

Hello,

I wonder if the SM Intonator is suitable for different string spacings.

Thank you for the info

P.D. I’m a Spanish amateur luthier new in this forum and I haven’t been able to found the place to introduce myself, sorry [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]


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 Post subject: Re: Saddle compensation
PostPosted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:04 am 
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The Intonator is somewhat flexible and should accommodate most string spacings. However, it appears to only be useable on bridges with bridge pins. I do not think it would work on a classical guitar bridge.



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 Post subject: Re: Saddle compensation
PostPosted: Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:47 am 
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Barry Daniels wrote:
The Intonator is somewhat flexible and should accommodate most string spacings. However, it appears to only be useable on bridges with bridge pins. I do not think it would work on a classical guitar bridge.

My interest is to use it in acoustic guitar bridges. Thank you!


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