Members zookie Posted April 14, 2005 Members Posted April 14, 2005 Can you give us a little more information about what is happening? It's possible dry humidity has the body or neck warped a little bit. First thing I would try is making sure the humidity in the room is comfortable. Try it after a couple of days. It's possible some frets are worn down, the neck is warped, or the instrument is built to sound that way. I would also recommend taking it to a local luthier for an evaluation. That won't cost you a thing, usually. Just call your local music store and ask if there's someone on-sight who does repairs.
Members madog99 Posted April 14, 2005 Members Posted April 14, 2005 You could try moving the bridge forward or back as I think that is a big factor on intonation. check out mandolin cafe , I think they have some info on that ??
Members lkbong Posted April 14, 2005 Members Posted April 14, 2005 Using a tuner, compare the open note of a string to the fretted note at the 12th fret. The note at the 12th fret should be an octave higher. If this is not the case, then you set the intonation by sliding the bridge into place. Most mandolins have a bridge that is held to the body by the tension of the strings. If the fretted note is flat, you push the bridge toward the neck slightly until it's an octave higher than the open note. If it's sharp you push the bridge back toward the tailpiece. It's the same as an archtop guitar with a wooden bridge. You might have to loosen the 4 strings at one end of the bridge to move it and tune back up to pitch each time. Then work on the other 4 strings in the same way. The side to side position of the bridge can be determined by the outside strings in relationship to the fretboard. You can rough it out first by measuring the distance between the nut and the 12th fret and then the distance between the 12th fret and the bridge. The measurements should be the same. After you get them equal, then use the above to fine tune the intonation. If the bridge doesn't move on the body, then a repairman/luthier would have to remove the bridge and re-position it for you.
Members semlogo Posted April 15, 2005 Author Members Posted April 15, 2005 wow, I had no idea. It does move, thanks for the help!
Members chopz Posted April 16, 2005 Members Posted April 16, 2005 Originally posted by Mr Handman for the mandolin...... Thanks for the chords. You can find more at www.mandolincafe.com
Members Mr Handman Posted April 17, 2005 Members Posted April 17, 2005 I found one at the S.A. 1950's Stratolin....good deal for 50 bucks!Plays and sounds great
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