Things You'll Need:
- Tuner
- Flathead screwdriver
-
Step 1
Tune your strings with a tuner.
-
Step 2
Starting with the first string, play the 12th fret or more preferably the 12th fret harmonic. Playing a harmonic is simply placing you finger on the string directly over the 12th fret wire but not pressing down on the string. Basically you're just muting the string and getting a more stable note. If the 12th fret harmonic is dead on, then your string is intonated. If it's flat or sharp, continue to Step 3.
-
Step 3
Adjust the intonation on your Les Paul by moving the individual saddle on the bridge forward or backward, using a small flathead screwdriver. If the note is flat, then you'll need to shorten the string by moving the saddle up. If the note is sharp, lengthen the string by moving the saddle back. You may need to loosen the string in order to move the saddle.
-
Step 4
After the saddle has been adjusted, re-tune your guitar string and check the 12th fret harmonic again. It may take several tries to get it just right.
-
Step 5
Follow Steps 1 through 4 above for each string.







Comments
mikespi8 said
on 9/28/2008 My wife surprised me with my dream guitar(A New Standard Vintage Cherry Sunburst Les Paul)!
But alas, when I set the intonation, notes played around th 3rd fret are sharp.
Someone said it might be a fret error when it was built. I don't want to send it bck.....any ideas??
Thanks,
Mike
mikespi8@sbcglobal.net