How to adjust intonation on a floating bridge

Intonation is the accuracy of the notes played on a guitar. If the intonation is off, the notes will be sharp or flat. This can be especially noticeable when playing the 12th fret.

Floating bridges can be a bit tricky to intonate, but it’s not impossible. Here are the steps on how to adjust intonation on a floating bridge:

1. Tune your guitar to standard tuning. This is important because you’ll need to have a reference point for when you’re adjusting the intonation.
2. Find the 12th fret harmonic on the high E string. To do this, lightly touch the string at the 12th fret without pressing it down. The string will vibrate and produce a harmonic.
3. Play the 12th fret on the high E string. Compare the two notes. If the harmonic is sharp, the intonation is off. If the harmonic is flat, the intonation is also off.
4. Use the intonation screws on the bridge saddle to adjust the intonation. Turning the screws clockwise will move the saddle closer to the neck, which will make the note sharper. Turning the screws counterclockwise will move the saddle away from the neck, which will make the note flatter.
5. Repeat steps 2-4 for the other strings. Once you’ve adjusted the intonation for all of the strings, your guitar should be in tune all the way up and down the neck.

Here are some additional tips for adjusting intonation on a floating bridge:

• Use a tuner to check the intonation. This will give you a more accurate measurement than just listening to the notes.
• Be patient. It may take some time to get the intonation perfect.
• If you’re having trouble, you can always take your guitar to a qualified luthier. They will be able to help you get your guitar set up properly.

With a little practice, you’ll be able to adjust intonation on a floating bridge like a pro!

Here are some common problems that you may encounter when adjusting intonation on a floating bridge:

• The intonation is off. This can be caused by the intonation screws being adjusted incorrectly.
• The bridge won’t stay in tune. This can be caused by the tremolo springs being too tight or too loose.
• The strings are too high or too low. This can be caused by the string height being adjusted incorrectly.

If you’re having any problems adjusting intonation on your floating bridge guitar, you can always take it to a qualified luthier. They will be able to help you get your guitar set up properly.