Intonation problems

[Basswood]

Have a problem with my Fender Esquire Custom. My high E string has this twangy sound to it. I dont believe its a bridge problem and the notes sound fine once the string is fretted. I believe that it is a nut problem. Any good ideas on how to fix this elusive and annoying problem? Its only that string and only when its played open. Thanks.

[Ace]

Re: Intonation problems

I have NEVER seen a Fender with a zero fret. Your nut slot is most likely cut too deep.

[fett]

Re: Intonation problems

Sorry about that. Maybe my nut slot is cut too deep.

[Ace]

Re: Intonation problems

Are you having that problem too?

[etaeniura]

Re: Intonation problems

I had that problem on my model 4, so i took a piece of 600 grit sandpaper, folded it in half and ran it through the nut slot a few times. fixed the problem. I would try that first, and if it still doesn't work, you may need to have a new nut installed or shim the old one. you could also try raising the action at the bridge ever so slightly.

[fett]

Re: Intonation problems

Originally posted by Ace:
Are you having that problem too?

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I think my Jockey's may be a little tight.

[fett]

Re: Intonation problems

Originally posted by Ace:
I have NEVER seen a Fender with a zero fret. Your nut slot is most likely cut too deep.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Maybe that's why I find myself singing in a higher key.

[fett]

Re: Intonation problems

Does it have a zero fret?

[RacerX]

Re: Intonation problems

Ba dum pssshhh!



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[delt]

Re: Intonation problems

&gt; Maybe that's why I find myself singing in a higher key.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!±@£%¢¬¤±£%¢±

a zero fret takes away the "crisp" sound of open strings..... which can be a good thing if you want completely uniform sound tho.....