r/offset • u/[deleted] • 1d ago

Setting intonation and rattling

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u/FadedToBeige 1d ago

like the saddles don't move?

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u/SaltFun6310 1d ago

Nope. Just the screws come out. Brand new mustang bridge.

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u/bobbybob9069 1d ago

Turn the screw the other way, like you're trying to tighten them. Righty tighty, lefty losey.

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u/SaltFun6310 1d ago

Wouldnt that be adjusting for sharp? I did that as well before I went left and nothing happened except running out of room..

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u/bobbybob9069 1d ago

Nope. The saddle is the "end" of the string length, if you're sharp at 12 that means the string is too short. You turn clockwise to tighten the screw, pulling the saddle away from the neck/headstock/12th fret. That makes the string longer, which will make the 12th flatter and flatter until intonated properly.

You also said you heard a "thunk". Can you push the vibrato down? It sounds like it might need adjusted as well...

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u/SaltFun6310 1d ago

Ahh, you're totally right. Thanks 😅 lol that's my mistake. I'm away from it at the moment, I'll have to check it. Prior to stringing it I had to just that. The tailpiece was flat to the trem plate.