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Hi folks,
I'm wondering if there is any existing resources on setting intonation on Framus acoustics. The metal adjustable saddle is handy for making easy changes to the action, but I don't see any options for shifting the saddle forwards or backwards to compensate for intonation issues. My 12 string intonation is sharp by almost 1/4 of a semitone on the low E string (at the 12th fret) and a bit less on the high E. I guess I'm wondering how people fix this with these guitars. You can't move the zero fret. I guess it would be possible to push the neck back away from the body to compensate. I could also remove and push the whole bridge back along the body, but that would have an impact on the structural integrity of the body.
I guess I would live with it if it were a small amount, but it's enough that even basic chords aren't quite right. Everything else (neck angle, action, etc.) is set up perfectly. Any thoughts are welcome.
I'm wondering if there is any existing resources on setting intonation on Framus acoustics. The metal adjustable saddle is handy for making easy changes to the action, but I don't see any options for shifting the saddle forwards or backwards to compensate for intonation issues. My 12 string intonation is sharp by almost 1/4 of a semitone on the low E string (at the 12th fret) and a bit less on the high E. I guess I'm wondering how people fix this with these guitars. You can't move the zero fret. I guess it would be possible to push the neck back away from the body to compensate. I could also remove and push the whole bridge back along the body, but that would have an impact on the structural integrity of the body.
I guess I would live with it if it were a small amount, but it's enough that even basic chords aren't quite right. Everything else (neck angle, action, etc.) is set up perfectly. Any thoughts are welcome.