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Originally Posted by fretless
... Actually without having my hands on it I suspect your setup guy and not so much Gibson 
but you can check it , measure from the nut to the 12th fret , then measure from the 12'th to the bridge at the break point of the string . Should be the same , or you should be able to adjust to that point . If Gibby is to blame either the nut is waay out of wack or the bridge post holes are in the wrong spot . I doubt it .
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Thanks man me too , though that red one is a Heritage 137 and has 2 x pups , a P90 in the neck and a Custom SD 'bucker in the bridge
but you can check it , measure from the nut to the 12th fret , then measure from the 12'th to the bridge at the break point of the string . Should be the same , or you should be able to adjust to that point . If Gibby is to blame either the nut is waay out of wack or the bridge post holes are in the wrong spot . I doubt it . <_<
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Thanks man me too , though that red one is a Heritage 137 and has 2 x pups , a P90 in the neck and a Custom SD 'bucker in the bridge
NO! DO NOT set your intonation by numbers, set it by the 12th fret tuning. Three string type and mass affect where the saddles need to be to intonate, and if you do it by measuring, I guarantee it will be off!
Originally Posted by Into Nation
The only thing I can do now is to take note of all the advice given here.
Originally Posted by fretless
As far as I can remember, the notes on the first fret are pretty close to being spot on except for the G-string which is a tiny bit sharp. Overall it's decent enough that I wouldn't notice without playing through a tuner.
Originally Posted by KevinTJH
Thanks for the tip!
Originally Posted by fretless
Ironically the Billie Joe Signature model is actually angled further away on the bass side:
http://www.google.com.my/imgres?q=bi...w=1280&bih=
Mine, however, is slightly angled further away on the treble side. I can't explain why at all.
As for the locking posts, were you referring to something like this?
http://www.google.com.my/imgres?q=lo...w=1280&bih=
I can imagine the number of problems it'll solve, but geee these are expensive as hell!
Originally Posted by fretless
I would also suggest you look into how to set up a Gibson , so you can check your techs work . And yeah get some locking posts
http://www.google.com.my/imgres?q=bi...w=1280&bih=
Mine, however, is slightly angled further away on the treble side. I can't explain why at all.
As for the locking posts, were you referring to something like this?
http://www.google.com.my/imgres?q=lo...w=1280&bih=
I can imagine the number of problems it'll solve, but geee these are expensive as hell!
Originally Posted by Into Nation
I'm not sure if I'm making any sense here.
Originally Posted by dabbler
Myself, I am far more concerned with correct intonation closer to the nut. When I am playing at the 12th fret I am doing lead guitar solo work which is mostly single string notes and has frequent string bends. Perfect intonation is absolutely impossible on every fret for every string up and down the entire neck. I am the most concerned that all strings in my chords sound in good tune with each other.
Again, it's my humble opinion. I'm not calling anybody wrong, just bringing my opinion to the discussion hoping that it may help or expand the subject a bit.
Originally Posted by KevinTJH
just the studs , though that bridge would be an upgrade and probably solve your intonation woes
Originally Posted by Spudro
I actually purchased one of the S.O.S compensated nuts to test its effectiveness, though I haven't got around to using it yet.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Compensat...1#ht_525wt_
Originally Posted by fretless
I guess I'll probably consider that upgrade when I start playing this guitar a little more.
Originally Posted by KevinTJH
the point of no return is when the front edges of the bridge are pulled back far enough to be even with the middle of the bridge posts. then the ear tabs are in danger of being broken off from the twisting stress.
I cannot get my Les Pauls to intonate properly with certain types of strings--especially Elixers. D'Adarrio 10--46 give me no problems on my wraptail Les Paul R4. I get excellent intonation up and down the neck, especially considering that the bridge is not compensated. If you want the best, go with Thomastik Infelds.
You can thank me later for being able to hear every nuance of your cool LP.
You can thank me later for being able to hear every nuance of your cool LP.
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