Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: CommonCourtesy on February 18, 2014, 10:19:32 PM
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Trying to get the intonation right on my Epiphone Les Paul Standard. Top 3 strings are alright but whenever I flit between drop d and standard the A and D strings are always sharp/flat after I've turned the 6th string.
E.g If I was in drop d, and go back to standard, the A and D strings will be sharp.
Or if I go to drop d, the A and D strings go flat.
Why is this? Have I not been doing something right?
Help please!
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'60s profile neck? Sounds like your neck is twisting a little
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I think so, 2012 model.
All started when trying to diagnose an irritating rattling sound when playing open A and D strings.
Might switch out the bridge for a Gibson model. Never been a fan of the Epiphone factory ones.
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I'm guessing the neck is sensitive enough that the change in string pull from the low E makes a big enough difference. Some guitars can be very sensible like that. I had an SG where every little change made a difference, and a Voodoo LesPaul where almost nothing seems to impact a lot.
What gauge are you using?
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Its not done this before until a few weeks ago. I don't think you can put Gibson hardware on an Epiphone either? Heard about tone-pro bridges though.
using EB Skinny top heavy bottom's, 10-52. This guitar acts as a back up in my band (we play in drop c) and also standard for teaching purposes.
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My SG Junior and SG Standard both have the '60s profile neck and both twist as you tune up. I tune from low to high and then check the low strings again. 5 and 6 usually need adjustment
The angle of the neck and nut on a Gibson can also cause problems with the G string. This is very common. It's more of an overnight thing though.
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Yeah, I've sorted it out now, turns there were a few issues with the nut and bridge adjustment. I should know better not to tamper with it!