I'm watching this is 2020 - and it is still the perfect guide to intonation of a Strat-style bridge
@nospam1583
7 жыл бұрын
Never thought about lowering the pickups first but that tip made the intonation much more accurate..Thank's for the tip. When the pickups are all the way down, my tuner settles down too. I just raised my pickups until my tuner started dancing then slowly backed down until the tuner steadied again.. The tone sounds great and every note on the fret board is right on. My Strat thank's you for the advice.
@danielconnelly3480
8 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Been playing for upwards of 10 years. I've watched countless vidoes for repair, sound, tricks, and general maintenance, and this takes the cake. By far the best video I've ever watched for guitar knowledge!
@marcinmisztal441
5 жыл бұрын
I must admit, Im another one alive example. Around 15 years of experience and now I have found simple physical explanation of the whole package of rules useful during Intonation adjustment. Thanks for This!
@bbaltz9470
3 жыл бұрын
My first year picking up a guitar ever and i am in my 50's. Thank you lock down pandemic. Learning tons and tons on so many levels. Thank you for the easy to grasp information for a new player such as myself.
@stevelaferney3579
8 ай бұрын
Congratulations! It’s never too late. I was 58 now 69. Still consider myself a beginner who can do some intermediate things but due to my pained fingers and illness I can play only a couple of songs. lol Guess I should have put down the trumpet in the band and borrowed the guitarist’s guitar. I’m having fun and that is what counts. I learned all the fix it up stuff though and that’s lots of fun. Keep playing.
@onefrequencydown
5 жыл бұрын
I have just replaced the bridge on my Mexican strat, adjusted the action and now it’s time to set the intonation based on your guidance. Really helpful, I learned a great deal here, thank you!
@KarlBertyn
11 жыл бұрын
YOUR TUTORIALS ARE SIMPLY THE BEST IVE EVER SEEN!
@JohnTalmadgeMD
3 жыл бұрын
You showed me how to solve my intonation issue, saved me the expense of a professional luthier, taught me useful skills, and enabled me to avoid putting my Strat in the guitar hospital. It's also really satisfying to be able to do more than change strings and use a tuner. Thank you!
@petemata189
5 жыл бұрын
I agree with the last post you received 3 years ago, it reads "Amazing. Been playing for upwards of 10 years. I've watched countless videos for repair, sound, tricks, and general maintenance, and this takes the cake. By far the best video I've ever watched for guitar knowledge!" But i have been playing guitar for 48 years now. Awesome video dude.
@saucelayer
3 жыл бұрын
I just finished setting up my new guitar thanks to your videos man. You're helping so many people like me around the world who are watching your older videos even in 2021. Thanks a lot! :)
@soundsgenuine3855
4 жыл бұрын
Very clear vision on how to do intonation on stratocaster, i have squier stratocaster since 2006, but never think of doing proper set up, just play and during Corona pandemic, i think it was a good idea to give my lovely axe special treatment. Hooe you will always ve fine, you really did a good job. May God bless you.
@bigimskiweisenheimer8325
4 жыл бұрын
Ditto
@basicsforbaroqueimprovisation
Жыл бұрын
It makes me so very happy to see you recommending to pull the sharpness out of a string rather than to use the tuning machine. Stretching the strings is such an important part of getting the guitar settled and prepared to hold a tuning. Thank you for sharing your great love of music with all of us here. Warm regards - John
@Sparta2310
12 жыл бұрын
You really took the mystery out of intonation for me. I had imagined it was something only a "Master Luthier" could be capable of doing! Thanks, just going to watch your "Truss rod adjustment" video now and I might be able to save myself some money by being able to set up my own guitars instead of a music store doing it for me.
@Strabbs12345
7 жыл бұрын
Sick off paying top dollar for crap set ups by so called luthiers ! After 20 years of going Iam gona give it a go my self thanks for all these videos, give me the confidence to try it myself, and dispels all the "dark arts" that people don't tell you
@bigimskiweisenheimer8325
4 жыл бұрын
I do my own by necessity. I cant afford to pay a luthier.
@calebproductions5970
4 жыл бұрын
@@bigimskiweisenheimer8325 me too.its not that hard after a couple of times.
@butthole4185
3 жыл бұрын
Mine turns out better than sending it to a tech now that I do it myself. All you need is a ruler.
@Sandstorm9562
13 жыл бұрын
This is hands down the best video I have seen on intonation! It was really helpful that you explained the theory behind the adjustments while you demonstrated them. Many thanks from Ireland!
@jacko717
5 жыл бұрын
12 minutes of gold. Learnt more here than anywhere else on the Tube. Thank you!
@rarch1968
12 жыл бұрын
Hey Galeazzo, I have been playing guitar for along time now & I want to let you know I think your videos are great. Here I was impressed to see how you note the effect of gravity on the neck & how this affects intonation & tuning. Many people starting out don't realise this significant variable, but it's the 1st thing you talk about. You are helping the world's guitar players sound better, thanks brother!
@Classe6688
11 жыл бұрын
Very good, I have been seting up strats for over thirty years. You explain it very well. There's always something new when you see different luthiers performing a setup. Thank you, you are good!
@NandeDattebayoo
11 жыл бұрын
Frudua you are the best!!!!! Thansk for a fantastic job with these videos! Much, much appreciated!! You rule!
@tonygodwinjr7390
4 жыл бұрын
This is honestly an amazing video without a sales pitch. love it. thank you!
@SignoreJohanDiego
11 жыл бұрын
Finally a good video on this! I like how you actually teach not only the techniques, but also the science behind it!
@FruduaTv
12 жыл бұрын
This usually happens on some guitars (even high branded priced ones) equipped with two pivots instead that 6 screws tremolo when, due to the softness of the wood used for the body, the two pivots bend toward the headstock thus leaving less room for the intonation sscrews to correct the intonation. In this case you should try to remove or reduce the length of the springs that hold the intonation screws or take the guitar to a technician that solve the pivots bending.
@jumpboy29
7 жыл бұрын
One thing I notice after intonation, is that my some of my notes when playing chords are a little sharp.... so I adjust again until the chords aren't sharp anymore, and everything is still in tune. That's when I'm finished intonating. It's obsessive but I can't stand flat or sharp notes on chords. All your guitar knowledge is very helpful, thank you.
@honourableviking9919
5 жыл бұрын
Don't worry you're not obsessive, you're professional!
@allenthompson3387
9 жыл бұрын
You gave a very detailed account on how to set the intonation on the guitar. Before I saw your video, I thought I could never accomplish this task. This will actually be my first time attempting this, but I'm confident that everything will be alright!
@bigimskiweisenheimer8325
4 жыл бұрын
Just got a new strat copy from Glarry for 70 bucks. Ive been checking the guitar to make sure it was right. I must have gotten lucky mine must have been built by an experienced craftsman because there is practically nothing wrong with it except the strings and pickup height. I am very impressed with such a cheap guitar.
@FruduaTv
12 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I am insisting on and I explain at the beginning of this video: how to rest the guitar before you set it up so that there is no difference if you'd do this in playing position.
@AquaHulKMUSIC
9 жыл бұрын
This was the most helpful video i could find. Learned a lot. Thanks!
@axegrinder3746
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the best instructions ever for this! I guarantee many major acts out there today are not even coming close to this with their guitar techs on the road or in studio even. Thank you very much!
@lobsterthepigeon8349
2 жыл бұрын
There are countless videos on intonation setup, but even after all these years, this one is still by far the best one - perfect explanation of the adjustment itself and also of the physics behind the whole thing and additional advice on often overlooked hurdles.
@gjune36
10 жыл бұрын
Excellent and very resourceful video. Thank you very much.
@DaveFallows
10 жыл бұрын
I never knew half of this. Subbed.
@jerrytaz67
11 жыл бұрын
That was by far the best explanation for intonation setup I have ever seen. Thank you so much. AWESOME!
@alangriff1
12 жыл бұрын
Best information ever. Five people either don't think that guitar intonation is important or they couldn't understand the straight-forward instructions.
@hermanshermits124124
12 жыл бұрын
Dude thank you so much for this! I'm gonna watch all your video's! Excellent! Grazie!
@ChuckHipolitho
8 жыл бұрын
Many thanks from Brazil. I understood everything perfectly.
@Dailyvids25
6 жыл бұрын
You are the best and you speak not from books but from your own experience something that is rare on you tube. Why don't you make more videos ?
@solinadave5769
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your excellent video demonstration. Your substantial amount of step-by-step detail was done in a very concise manner, without wasting time with a lot of irrelevant detail. It was obviously very well thought out, and you have seemingly done this many times. Very enjoyable, and informative.
@familysoundschannel2895
4 жыл бұрын
You changed my life!
@TruthSurge
11 жыл бұрын
Great vid but one thing you could also discuss is when intonation won't work. The reason is almost certainly a nut misplacement. It is too close or too far from the first fret and you will NEVER get the guitar in tune until the nut is positioned as if it was fret 0. Very good vid!
@robertgodhard3248
2 жыл бұрын
He said to make sure "other " stuff was done first,to set intonation last.
@TruthSurge
2 жыл бұрын
@@robertgodhard3248 exactly.
@soulrebelno1
12 жыл бұрын
Greeting from Liverpool, UK. Excellent video Mr Fruda, thanks for taking the time to make it and giving other people the benefit of your experience. I like some of the tips you gave such as supporting the neck if working on a bench, something I never really thought about, and the way you explained all the theory aspects when setting up guitar intonation was very good. Now I'm going to watch at all your other videos for some more tips. Again, thank you for your time and experience. Ciao.
@MarkMerrick
6 жыл бұрын
Wow. You offered several tips I have heard no where else and they explain numerous issues I have encountered. Thank you for being you.
@MarkVNash
10 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. My guitar now has proper intonation!
@dbuck01
8 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video, Mr. Frudua. So much to digest. Also, I suggest turning on captions if you want to have a good laugh. Let's just say it struggles.
@bluesmakesuhappy
6 жыл бұрын
For the most part I already know most of what you mentioned in this subject.... Except the subtle neck support under the neck, but not much.... You sir are the only one that did that and it makes perfect sense.... I watched at least 7 or more video's and you're the only that did that... Kit is brother... Plus non of the other guys mentioned lowering the pickups or using the neck pickup either.... Those two little helpful tips will give what I already know that much better... So thank you so much.... I do all my own setups and I always have projects going...
@zoltarwizdom6708
4 жыл бұрын
I use a music nomad rubber neck rest close to the body, it doesn't effect intonation or tuning much, I've learned to over or under adjust a smidge in order to compensate on my thinner necks. Needed a quick reminder, this video was very helpful thanks man!
@preston_4824
Жыл бұрын
DO NOT intonate with the guitar laying down, it will mess everything up on a vibrato system, intonate the guitar in playing position
@SaccoBelmonte
9 жыл бұрын
What do I do when I reached the limit of the saddle and is still not perfectly in tune? That happens to me on the 5th and 6th strings (the lowest)
@rickyanthony
9 жыл бұрын
Sacco Svd If you search google, the most common fix for this is string hight/truss rod adjustment. just do some research! :) Good luck
@SaccoBelmonte
9 жыл бұрын
Ricky Anthony That or old/bad strings....which was the case with my guitar, the strings that came with my Kramer guitar were busted already. :)
@SkeletalZatch1
9 жыл бұрын
+Ricky Anthony mine is the same where there is no change, and ive already moved the saddles back as far as they go. new strings and all. and the neck is straight. the only note that are fine are A and High E.
@rickyanthony
9 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I wonder if it's to do with the quality of the manufacturing, or just wear on the screws, etc, in which case I think they can be replaced. I'm never buying a guitar again, without making sure it can be set-up easily.
@antmax
9 жыл бұрын
Some people say to cut the spring in half or remove it to get a little more adjustment. I have a similar problem with my low E. I think it's just that the string vibrates and oscillates much more when picked. So it needs to be higher than the other strings and ends up having to be quite high with the saddle further back to add length to compensate. I just managed it by mashing my saddle spring.
@Nobody-NoOne
8 жыл бұрын
Watched many, many intonation setup videos and this was the only one that targeted a particular problem I had haunting me for a long time with my strat. I could not get the low E string in proper intonation, no matter what I did with bridge adjustments. Truss rod set good, string height set good, new strings, etc. still out of tune at 12th fret. Finally the light bulb went on, and noticed how close my pickups were adjusted to close to the lower strings, backed them off to proper height, and wella, in tune. Although I saw this video after I found out myself, lol, this video is the only one I found that mentions this overlooked adjustment. Great vid :)
@stupot7281
8 жыл бұрын
Hi Galeazzo Frudua from the UK, I would love to send you my Stratocaster to set up , you really know your stuff Best lesson by far . Thanks
@tonefingerz2021
6 жыл бұрын
shudnt u intonate like u play cuz when u hold it gravity pulls down on the strings?
@MDonovan
5 жыл бұрын
generally speaking measurements should be made in the playing position . there is a little sag in the strings but often the magnetic pull makes a bigger difference
@RichardLopez-wb9vf
8 жыл бұрын
i dont understand why you lower the pickups, intonate, and then raise them again. wouldnt doing this put the intonation off again after raising?
@netenemy
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I thought the same thing. It's almost like this step is pointless. I know the magnets in the pickup can pull on a string causing it to buzz and ultimately affect its intonation. But it seems that would be something you'd always want to avoid. So, yeah. What's the point?
@erikjohnson9112
6 жыл бұрын
It appears that intonation is the result of the string length (obvious when you see the adjustment). The pickup altering the pitch is an effect on the sound that you want to remove while getting the length correct. If the pickup height is truly altering the sound in a bad way, then that is a different adjustment (isolate each problem). I screwed up my intonation many years ago thinking that the hex bolts were just tuners :) I am now about to finally fix my intonation. I know I have an intonation problem because if I tune the 12th fret perfectly, the further away you get from that fret the worse the tuning is. My top 2 strings are pretty bad while the other strings are a bit better. As I understand it, this is a perfect example of bad intonation (string length).
@dime_life4768
6 жыл бұрын
Richard Lopez / the pickups can and will pull the strings out of tune if u lower them..you have a higher success of properly intonating your guitar. then readjust pickup height and if ur having issues u can eliminate intonation bc u know its been done right .
@eliasfigueroa8791
4 жыл бұрын
Great Master Frudua!!! 👋😃. My Tagima Strat T-635 plays great after your video and your golden tips. Thank you very very much for your wonderful videos and tutorial about the guitar setup. Cheers from Viamão City - Brazil.
@johnthelad
8 жыл бұрын
This is the best explanation of setting intonation I have ever seen.Thank so much for putting that up, it's so easy to get it correct now.John
@BrokenDiceXI
10 жыл бұрын
why would you lower the pickups to intonate the guitar if you don't play the guitar that way... your intonation will be off after you raise the pickups back up. (food for thought)
@Snowy0123
6 жыл бұрын
AchillesXI why would you want the pickup magnets to pull every note sharp? I understand what you're saying but you can't compensate for the magnetic pull in the tuning of the guitar. Magnetic field isn't strong enough and you'll get a warbling sound.
@brotendo
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah but he's saying to lower it even lower than how you'd actually play it (which is presumably before it starts to get warbly), then raise it back up to normal height after intonation, where again it will be affected a little more by the pickup's magnets. I was thinking the same thing that AchillesXI asked. You don't raise it back to make the notes sharp or ruin the string's ability to vibrate, you just raise it back to normal. I would intonate this way instead of lowering them first.
@nenadvicentic
6 жыл бұрын
As far as I've understood (and what we can hear in the video), higher pickup does not sharpen the note, it destabilizes string vibration (wobbly sound), making tuner reading unstable.
@rmax5150
5 жыл бұрын
Nenad Vićentić you are exactly correct. the issue with pickups being too high is not so much that it changes the intonation, but rather it interferes with or destabilizes vibration. thus, making correct intonation much more difficult to achieve due to vibration interference.
@mars6433
8 жыл бұрын
Good video, but, you NEVER EVER NEVER EVER NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER set-up or tune your guitar when it's laying on it's back. It WILL BE out of tune when you lift it into a playing position. Try it.
@cancionini
8 жыл бұрын
+Quentin James Then how should you do it? I'm not being sarcastic, I actually want to learn
@johnthelad
8 жыл бұрын
+cancionini I found it worked good by sitting with the guitar in the normal playing position.You just adjust it the same way, but instead of it lying on it's back.
@cancionini
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ry.albert
8 жыл бұрын
+Quentin James You only initially do it for the precision of the intonation. Then after that you're set to tune in playing position.
@dgschultz
8 жыл бұрын
+Quentin James If you payed attention thats the first thing he explained and demonstrated why. He continued for the sake of the video.
@butthole4185
3 жыл бұрын
This video helped me alot. I listen to it when I change my strings to this day. My guitar is always in tune and never has any problems.
@joelpeech8964
5 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks. Improved the intonation on my strat significantly.
@1683clifton
11 жыл бұрын
my strat thanks you, not only for the new strings and tune up, but for the attention it has been lacking. happy strat. yes!
@Joetime90
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the in depth videos, I can set up my basses and guitars with the knowledge as to why things work they way they do.
@otregano
11 жыл бұрын
Bravissimo, un video davvero utilissimo, argomenti spiegati con la chiarezza di chi sa di cosa sta parlando. Suono da 40 anni eppure ho imparato nuove cose guardandolo. Grazie e complimenti. Pasino
@lamerie
7 жыл бұрын
An excellent, informative tutorial, the lack of a banging heavy metal track in the background was an added bonus. As was the lack of an American accent. Thanks!
@lukethedrifter8302
9 жыл бұрын
You are totally right. After I intonated the saddles are in the pattern of 3's. Very cool, thanx.
@FruduaTv
13 жыл бұрын
@ColinPRS You have two hex screws facing the tail end, use the allen key provided to move the whole bridge back or forward on one side (low E) and the other (high E). Start intonating (like shown in the video) the high E and then the low E then recheck the high E til it's ok. The other strings will be intonated automatcally.
@OddSoxChris
11 жыл бұрын
thanks man. I've been playing the guitar for 20 years and still some of those things I didn't realize.
@bryanhuddleston9071
11 жыл бұрын
This is the best intonation tutorial on youtube.
@KentBDouglas92
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. You helped an old timer learn new things. Excellent video. Thanks again.
@OssMan25
10 жыл бұрын
You present this in a very clear and straightforward manner. It looks and sounds easy to follow. After I've tried it on my strat, which will be my first attempt at setting up any guitar, I'll let you know if it is as easy as it appears to be.
@FruduaTv
10 жыл бұрын
Steve Ossias It is Steve go on ;)
@Chupacabramusic
Жыл бұрын
In 2023 this is still the best tips out there
@aiyka_music
7 жыл бұрын
this is the best video on KZitem.. thank you so much for explaining this.. the guitar shop guys where I stay don't know anything about guitar setup.. the guy was adjusting string height to do intonation..
@1111stunna1111
7 жыл бұрын
come back sir, I like your videos, not only you telling me how to do this, but you are also helping me understand what am doing, come back bro we need this kind of videos on KZitem.
@PaulMichaelR
9 жыл бұрын
In my opinion you are the best at what you do on you tube, I've put together quite a few strats now and everything I've needed to know I've picked up from your posts, thank you .
@haroldvondenstein
7 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on this topic! Are you an engineer? Your approach is scientific in that you explain the why's...then you show the how to's....excellent. Great job. I learned a lot and have a properly intonated Fender now. Thanks.
@MindDezign
4 жыл бұрын
It July 2020 "STILL HELPFUL Thank You "!
@nickhendley9303
7 жыл бұрын
This is the best video for this I've seen. So easy to follow. Thanks for sharing.
@FruduaTv
13 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys it's a pleasure helping you achieving what you look for.
@beyondlimitsproductions1468
9 жыл бұрын
What a great tutorial on proper intonation! With so many tutorials out there, this one gets to the point quickly and quite effectively!
@mangeiksde
12 жыл бұрын
I will be so happy with your video about pickups height,because all of my friends and me are setting guitars by your way and we wait for pickups video :)
@timhallas4275
5 жыл бұрын
I love it when someone finds out how to do something and right away they become an expert on it.
@naminnooman
12 жыл бұрын
THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST USEFUL GUITAR TIPS ON TUNING I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME. FANTASTIC AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING. GOD BLESS
@whitelotus808
13 жыл бұрын
your videos are very helpful. Ive had a strat for years and knew how to do this, but just the fact that youre willing to help out other guitarists and techs out is a godsend. thank you for all the contributions frudua.
@azaan1632
10 жыл бұрын
one of the Most informative Videos I've seen on KZitem in months !
@lostwars
12 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on intonation on KZitem. Thank you Galeazzo!
@ChrisStephensiom
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Galeazzo, I was really worried about ruining my mim strat and having to take it to a shop. I didn't really pay attention to my sound up high until someone pointed it out and once I'd heard it, it was horridly sharp on most of the strings. Watched your vid, just followed what you said and guess what? I have a wonderfully sounding guitar right up to the 22nd on all strings :D Action was already perfect for me so I left it.Thanks for your videos, I watched a few others and I've learnt more in those 60 minutes from you than I have in 2 years of binging other tubers. You are a fine teacher and i won't forget how to do this ever, I'll be sure to pass the knowledge on.
Your attention to detail is by far the best I have ever seen , Thank you so much for sharing your expertise , I can now explore the perfectionist in my setup , Thanks again
@user-fu5cs1uh9b
4 ай бұрын
Back here to thank you. Best intonation tutorial !!
@EM-df6mo
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Galeazzo, this finally showed me how to get the Strat pitch perfect when actually being played. Thanks again.
@rolandjgutierrez4147
4 жыл бұрын
Hello you have helped me a lot with all your video and saved me a lot of money and I learned on my collection guitars did not want to but it turned out great..Roland J Gutierrez from Magdalena New Mexico usa.
@knuckle47
11 жыл бұрын
Galeazzo, if I can ever get to Italy, it would a pleasure to stop and meet such a motivating talented guy
@joebob344
7 жыл бұрын
I learned how to set intonation by watching this. Thanks!
@dlowrie290
13 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing resource and I've learned more about my guitars from you than any other source. Thanks for putting your great knowledge on the internet.
@greagandev
11 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this! I've been playing and doing it myself for many years and have never been able to get it perfect until now.
@TJM23942
9 жыл бұрын
I've just taken the pots of and cleaned them, there were intermittent problems With sound dropout, 1st and 3rd strings going dull, checked the pole pieces Some seemed to be lacking magnetic wise, hopefully the pots will be better when all put back together again, I find your video very enlightening, Thanks
@robertgodhard3248
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!! After following your expert instructions-AND lowering neck pick-up,intonation is "perfect", or as good as its gonna get with older strings,as I don't change unless they break, but do keep them and fretboard clean. THANKYOU!!!!!!
@MrBuntudor
7 жыл бұрын
An excellent video. After 30 years of tuning, your pick up height demonstration is fantastic. Subscribed and made a donation. Great stuff - keep it up.
@fkhdad
7 жыл бұрын
Well done! I've intonated several guitars and missed some of these steps. This makes very good sense. Excellent job!
@zoekayakdude
9 жыл бұрын
an outstanding instructional, thank you very much. I am ready to check all five of my guitars just to get familiar with intonation adjustments. To me this is a very important part of being a more complete musician.
@michaelromeo5689
5 жыл бұрын
Great information, thank you!
@joeanderson3423
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent job. Pointing out some of the nuances of intonation.
@Kilovolver
5 жыл бұрын
Master Frudua, no words to thank you enough for sharing your knowledge. Grazie mille!
@flurng
8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Really makes one understand all the various factors that effect the intonation of a guitar, which are not immediately apparent! Wonderful!!!
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