Guitar intonation is, as the name implies, related to the tone of your guitar strings. You\u2019ve probably noticed that certain strings sound off no matter how well you\u2019ve tuned them.<\/p>\n
Poor manufacturing usually causes bad guitar intonation. Or, it might be that you\u2019ve simply used your ax so much that you’ve worn down parts of it.<\/p>\n
Manufacturers set up your guitar in a very specific way, and any flaw in the setup, however tiny, can have a massive impact on how your guitar sounds. Here are some common causes of poor intonation.<\/p>\n
Not all guitar strings are created equal, and maybe you\u2019ve bought a bad set. Eliminate this cause by changing the strings. You can do that quickly and easily with the Roadie 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sometimes, If you\u2019ve set high action at the nut or bridge of the guitar, the strings have to bend further when you press them down towards the fret. Adjust your strings to a lower action<\/a> to avoid this cause.<\/p>\n Extreme neck relief is one of the causes of high action, which leads to poor intonation. Turn your guitar sideways to see if your guitar neck is straight dipped or over bent<\/a>. If it\u2019s not flat, then straighten the neck<\/a>.<\/p>\n The strings rest on the intonation pieces that form part of the bridge. Improperly positioned intonation pieces can cause poor intonation. Adjust them individually for each string.<\/p>\n\n2. Too High String Action<\/h3>\n
3. Extreme Guitar Neck Relief<\/h3>\n
4. You Have Not Positioned your Intonation Pieces\u00a0 Properly<\/h3>\n