Here is the desired bridge angle for intonation compensation.
Why are guitar bridges angled?
Theoretically the saddle, the part of the bridge that supports the string, would be located at exactly the total scale length distance from the Nut. But because the string stretches when fretted and rises in pitch, the string length is increased, to flatten the string's notes to compensate. Because the strings require more compensation as they get larger in diameter, that is why the bridge is angled. This angle approximates proper compensation allowing the saddles to remain closer to the middle of their adjustment range.
If I'm not mistaken, I think it's better to place the bridge and string it up using a wedge to keep the bridge off the body - then adjust the bridge angle until the 12th fret and open E strings high and low and both in tune...in order to get the guitar bridge placed for proper intonation.
ReplyDeletewow, this is the advanced one. nice
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. Now I understand why the saddle on my electric guitar was installed at an angle.
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