How To Fix Bass Guitar Intonation | Simple Fix

[@uslawman1983]

Been playing bass for years and never really grasped intonations. Now I do. This video was perfect. Thank you!

[@q-perspective8989]

I don't even know what Intonation means.

[@marcelperik]

Here, the very same for me! 😂 Very clear and useful, this explanation!

[@sarahsasa19]

I've been spending money on getting someone to do this for me for years and you've just explained it perfectly in four minutes. Thank you!

[@leepatterson9910]

A 4 minute video to clearly explain what so many others struggle to explain in 30

[@single_daddin_it]

This just saved my spot on stage. I was told “tighten up and stop hitting wrong notes” and didn’t realize the used Jackson I picked up was so out of whack. Thanks for keeping it short and simple! You know bass players don’t like drawn out videos 😂

[@michaeljohnson3913]

Clear, concise, no B.S., straight to the point, A++++

[@willturnerbass3200]

Fantastically explained! So many vids here that demonstrate it with the most frustrating amount of babbling!!! Straight to the point and very clearly explained! Thank you, good sir!

[@jasoncherry5849]

This is be best explanation on how to adjust the intonation on the saddle I’ve seen yet. I just started playing bass last year and had no idea how to properly adjust for tone. Thank you for the video.

[@nytaco7311]

Thank you so much. You have no idea how scared I was trying to learn by myself and you made it so simple for us. Also it was really hard to find out exactly what I was looking for but once you started explaining everything made sense

[@thatotherguy7596]

Brief, understandable and to the point. I'm taking a break from practice. Now I'm going to intonate (?) my bass and practice some more. 😀

[@bolillo5013]

This is the best intonation video I’ve seen.

[@invisigoat]

I thought this was something that we just had to deal with. I never knew it could be fixed. Thanks!!

[@sethbolt3]

Great video man! I loved how simple and straightforward you made it. Anyway you can make a video about getting rid of fret buzz? I got a new bass for christmas and cant seem to get it from buzzing so much

[@thebassbench5678]

I'm on it!

[@MikeFloutier]

Many thanks. I’ve been setting up my acoustics for a few years but never thought to do my bass. Well, I set up the action; relief and general heights at the nut and bridges and it’s now like playing a totally different and brilliant new guitar. Ok that’s a long way to say I’m now really looking forward to setting up for intonation 😂🎸🍾❤️

[@yaboihenry1946]

the change in playing is incredible! awesome tutorial, thanks man!!

[@TheSensualSerpien]

Removing the string tension off the saddles is the key!

[@juanjosebeysobreviela1091]

Great video! Really good explanation. Thanks. Only une question: What can I do if one settle movement is not enough to get the right length? It would need to shorten the string more than it is allowed! What can I do? Thanks a lot.

[@Ian_KH]

Thanks for a nice simple "How to do it." I did it and all went to plan.

[@ohoolahan]

Thx for this video. Very helpful hack with lifting the string. I was so annoyed that this sucker didn't move. A real "Ah-Moment"

[@b0unce805]

Crystal clear explanation and demonstration, thanks man!

[@hughmungus9948]

Great video, thank you for keeping it simple and straight forward.

[@NicleT]

Excellent demonstration, very clear and insightful. Thanks.

[@TheFlyingEpergne]

Nice video! If I want to raise/lower my action, should I do that before or after fixing the intonation? Or does that not affect it at all?

[@thebassbench5678]

I would fix intonation after adjusting string height.

[@danelishapascua7739]

Great explanation, but how would I know if it is in tune when I only use Guitar Tuna as a tuner.?

[@8xlaxx]

Thank you for posting this video. Very helpful! Was able to dial in my Foundation perfectly.

[@jonathanjbfoga1983]

Clearly explained! Thanks for that it always seemed so complicated

[@joannalewis5279]

I'm going to try this now as I didn't get it before and was nearly liking the E string's screw out and wondering how to flatten it

[@keithhampton9700]

That's a Beautiful color for a Squire J Bass. Factory?

[@thebassbench5678]

Factory indeed.

[@billowens1439]

Yes. That’s the way to explain it. Thank you for posting.

[@johnzackarias11]

Worked like a charm. Thank you!

[@remco2777]

Awesome - great explanation!

[@tonycampbell9626]

This was easy to understand and it was immensely useful.

[@shaunhardman9524]

Excellent video mate. Really great tutorial!

[@Saint.questions]

This!!! Is the best tutorial.. thank you!🎉

[@jacobjackson4387]

Excellent how to video, thank you!

[@GuyManley]

Thank you kind sir. Very clear and helpful. I do have a question though. In my case. I have an Ibanez TMB-100. Just a begginer bass and I've been attempted to get a good set up on it. My low E string can't be made any longer at the saddle but it's still sharp at the 12th fret. I've tryied 100 and 105 gage strings but they even the thicker string is still flat at 12th fret while in tune open. Any idea how I could work around this?

[@jayyrod1]

Did you ever get a work around for this? If it's only a little sharp, you could remove the string, and take the spring off that strings saddle to give you a little more room to work with.

[@rogvoyce4014]

Does this work on Kala u-bass because I have moved back the saddle adjuster about 1/4" without any difference its still sharp on 12th fret

[@theslipperking]

This was so helpful. Thank you.

[@prismatic1239]

Fantastic explanation. Too many of these guys on KZbin talk way to much and add in extra fluff that confuses the viewer

[@jeffrobodeen400]

and just got a bass with muffed/dead spots on G string frets 3-5....what would be your adjustment for that?

[@rafbass]

Reference for myself (because I always forget): if it's Flat, then Shorten (unscrew) se está Bemol, então Encurta (desaparafusa)

[@christosfragias592]

Great video. May I suggest, instead of lifting the string, you can use the screw driver to push the saddle forward.

[@barnestown1]

super helpful, thank you so much for your clear explanation

[@phillipmarques8403]

i have lost a pickup screw (the screw your turning on to up the saddle) and I have found noooo answer on the internet of how to find the size I need for my bass and I'm actually going crazy!!!!! It prevents me from changing strings. Do you know how I could find out? I could just take it down to a guy who could possibly know however I kinda just wanna buy one online and be done with it. Thanks in advance

[@jasonbryant.bassguitarplay3641]

Awesome vid...definitely going in my library

[@athan1453]

How about raising the saddle, string height, and truss rod adjustment?

[@thebassbench5678]

I'll add it to the list.

[@luisfujimaki9275]

Any video of trusrod adjustments?

[@jaydenray2803]

Thank you. Mine was out of wack, now I can fix it.

[@Fl4ppers]

Nice, just need a video on truss rods and how high my strings should be and I'll be set. 😎

[@troddy3925]

One thing nobody seems to mention is the starting position of the saddle when putting on the new strings? Regardless of whatever a particular saddle/screw may have previously been adjusted to for old strings, before you put on a new set/or single backup, should you re-adjust the saddle/screw to a preferred starting spot before re-stringing?

[@goldmidwest]

So I'm not a professional luthier or tech or anything (although I am a professional player & teacher fwiw) but, I'd bet you a nickel that the short answer to your question is "no" but the long answer is: if you're re-stringing your bass with the same gauge of strings - and if your bass held good intonation before - that you would probably want to leave each string's saddle where it was. I mean in practical terms, it wouldn't even really matter if you did or not *before* the new strings were on, because you're going to be checking it *after* they're on, for sure.

[@mikechecka292]

As long as youre not changing the gauge of your strings you shouldnt need to adjust anything. Even if you change gauges it will likely be easier and quicker to re-string and make small adjustmemts after rather than moving all your saddles only to have to move them all again once the strings are on.

[@jamesbondaygee]

So my intonation is is off right at the second fret. I hope the adjustment of intonation will fix IT. I noticed needle flips around a lot making it difficult to read the note

[@Amin_2307]

Perfect job explaining that This was locked in my brain until i watched this masterpiece

[@bluesbasscovers]

Thanks for sharing. Hope to see more videos like this.

[@thebassbench5678]

I'll get back in the shed!

[@mikeortega6072]

thank you for that clear explanation

[@TheoYoungMusic]

Such a helpful video, thank you!

[@Tac-0]

i just got a new bas, and i tune low (drop c) the strings hit the bandmarkers(metal thing between frets) and creates some kind of whining noise with every note.. To fix this do i have to intonate the sadle or "move" the trussrod?

[@ronaldmaheu]

Thank you, really easy to understand video

[@bibekbasnet7210]

More bass setup video please How to make my jazz bass in a perfect playing condition

[@GW2_Live]

Wow, got 3/4 strings perfect, between open and 12th fret, but the 24th is still a bit sharp on all of them, I figured who cared, I never play up there anyway. But my E string I don't have enough adjustment on my bridge

[@_daadi_]

Absolute legend, great video thanks!

[@yullopez4747]

Thanks for showing us! 🍻

[@mikeortega6072]

correct! too many guys just do a harmonic at the 12th and call it intonation and that is not correct, ask me how I know

[@Ben-ip2qn]

Bro thanks a loooot. You did the video sooo clear

[@seanstoltz6957]

Thanks for the refresher!

[@clumsylol8329]

my E A and D stings intonation wont change no matter how far back or forward i tighten the saddle screws what should i do i just changed the strings on it too

[@beatrocka5]

Wondering if, when you made the adjustment, were the pieces stuck to the bridge? Once the string is loosened, you should be able to shift them around by hand. They may be kind of stuck because they haven't moved in a while.

[@clumsylol8329]

@@beatrocka5 yeah they were slightly i’ll see if giving that a try helps thank you

[@clumsylol8329]

@@beatrocka5 the actual screw and hardware moves fine it’s just that the actual pitch/intonation doesn’t change after making adjustments

[@beatrocka5]

@@clumsylol8329 Yeah, I'm not sure about any of this stuff. I've only been playing for about 4 years, and had to adjust intonation today for the first time, and my hardware was stuck. Good luck with it.

[@clumsylol8329]

@@beatrocka5 it’s okay i still greatly appreciate the help

[@soma6633]

Hello, I might have a different problem since the tuning gap keep following either I loosen or thigh up the strings, any help is apprecciated

[@dennisfullerton4827]

Great explanation !

[@ebasika]

Great video. Thanks much for the info

[@prezdwn1005]

Very important video, thank you!

[@elliotkcollins]

What kind of tuning pedal is that?

[@2000SkyView]

I think I need a longer screw on my G string. It's just hanging on to the saddle, when intonated.

[@andropolisstudiomusic]

Cool! Helped me a lot. Thanks!

[@lijeiii]

Excellent video!

[@JasonIgnacio737]

So if it’s flat shorten and unscrew and if it’s sharp tighten and twist right?

[@dennisfullerton4827]

But now I need to know if strings should be same height across those thingys or not lol I know string sizes are different but should they be leveled out & flush with each other

[@lueroth]

Just get them as low as possible without buzz

[@Parsn2137]

What if I can't use screwdriver to change the intonation? I have Schecter cv-4 Gnat bass

[@MmM-gw3lc]

I feel stupid, but when you tightened the screw on the a string shouldn't that make the scale length shorter and the tone even sharper?

[@RinkevanW]

When you tighten the screw, it will PULL the saddle closer to the bridge (end of the bass) , thus making the scale length longer :) If you loosen the screw, the saddle will be pushed away from the bridge since you're releasing tension from it, and thus shortening the scale length.

[@Denvercoder]

I have a 5 string bass and the A string won't intonate. I tune the string to A and then the 12 fret is flat. So I loosen the screw and the A string at 12th fret never gets onto pitch. Is it a dead string or something?

[@ShefortheStre]

Can you still intonate your bass if you don't have that fancy tuning device?

[@ed713ca]

Get a tuner it's not that fancy

[@bangsteellongrangeshooting3413]

Perfect! Thank you! :)

[@georgetheonlyporge]

Good job. Thank you, bro.

[@lueroth]

I setted up everything (accept i don't touched the nut) but the low E is flat, although the saddle is close to it's limit for shortening, but the low A is an nightmare... What do i do wrong? Action is perfect, neck has the right bow. Please help 😭

[@paultraynorbsc627]

Thanks for sharing 🎸🎸

[@GeraldCampos-w1u]

Great! Thanks, man

[@thatguylego7667]

I'm a little confused on trying to figure out how to fix the buzzing that's coming from my strings, at first i thought it was the frets being unlevel with each other but then it might be the intonation cause it only buzzes when pushing down on certain parts of the fret.

[@thebassbench5678]

Have you checked the neck relief? Hold the string down at the 1st and 12th fret at the same time and then look at how much space there is between the strings and the 5-6th fret. If they are touching or very close that might be the issue.

[@thatguylego7667]

@@thebassbench5678 there is very little, to no space in between the frets and the string When doing this. Would this mean it's a truss rod problem?

[@thebassbench5678]

@@thatguylego7667 You can try getting some more relief in the truss rod, might solve the issue.

[@E_MZ_]

I’m kind of confused as to why you loosened the already flat string and tightened the sharp string. Isn’t that counter productive. Does anyone know?

[@aaronfordfish]

Loosening makes the string length shorter (raises pitch) and tightening makes the string length longer (lowers pitch).

[@E_MZ_]

@@aaronfordfish that’s literally the opposite of how it works. I play every single day. Loosening the knob lowers the pitch.

[@aaronfordfish]

​@@E_MZ_ Yes loosening the intonation screw on a string initially lowers the pitch but when the string is then retuned to the correct pitch with the tuner, the note fretted at 12th fret will now be higher pitched. Repeat until open string and 12th fretted note are both in tune.

[@aaronfordfish]

Yes it's confusing, loosening lowers the pitch since the string tension is reduced. But when retuning the now shorter string to correct pitch, the note at the 12th fret will be higher than it was before.

[@budunalekishvili1702]

Thank you man you are a lifesaver

[@lalhmachhuana1119]

Awesome hack!

[@jukkaritola7287]

Thanks! 🫡

[@Muppio]

You're the man.

[@tomschwrs]

I had to make my Strings Pretty long and it scares me is this normal?

[@jamierigou1]

Very helpful ty

[@BurntMcgurnt]

Easy way to remember this is forgot all the shortening amd lengthening shit if you're looking at the tuner and the note is right you tight if the note is left you loosen

[@AgeKeey]

thank you!!

[@calebnowland9272]

My e string is out of intonation, problem is, is its at the very end of the screw and its flat at the 12th fret/ Do you know how to fix the problem?

[@adityabali1939]

Same problem here

[@leandrofod]

I'm gonna point out some question that might help you figure out, and they are ordered in how much you are gonna spend to fix them: TL;dr: if you don't wanna bother with DIY adjustments and fixes just seek help from a luthier and hear what he has to say. I would at least try the solutions for step 1 and 3 before taking it to a luthiery. I'm not a luthier btw, I'm just an enthusiast that likes to study and do things on my own instruments. Here we go then. 1. How is the string action? If it's too high and you have to pull down the strings too much, that can affect the length of the "string pull" towards the fretboard to the point it's out of the intonation "sweet spot" Solution: adjust truss rod tension and the saddles height. 2. How is the neck nut looking? If it's too worn it can affect the string pull just like the problem mentioned before. Solution: you can try some MacGyver stuff and fill the crack or hole present there but the outcome is mostly random, with luck AND if this is actually your problem, it might do the trick. I would just replace it if it's too old, by a professional (IMO), but maybe you can just buy a new neck nut and replace your old one if you have knowledge and/or balls to do so by yourself. 3. Are your strings new? Old strings lose consistency on mass throughout the length of their body and that can massively affect intonation. Solution: quite obvious. 4. For how long have you been playing on this very bass guitar? Worn frets along the neck have inconsistent intonation (compared to one another) as the height on the string pull towards the fretboard differs way more than it should naturally. Solution: just like Q2, if you detect that that's the problem and you wanna fixing it by yourself, then go ahead. I paid for a luthier to replace the frets on my old chinese guitar (not a dogshit guitar tho, kinda decent one) and it still cost me the same price I paid for the entire guitar new from the shop 5 years earlier. You can buy the materials and probably do it on your own, if you wanna bother. Another possibility: if it's from a cheap brand, maybe the frets' height could be incorrect and ruining the intonation by disrupting the string pull. 5. Is it a from a cheap brand? Maybe it's simply built wrong and the bridge placement is "not ideal" and doesn't match the needed dimensions, as it was probably never meant to be professionally adjusted anyways. Solution: this is harsh. I would just give up and seek for professional help. He might have to drill new holes to find a new placement for the bridge. Depending on the price of the job and the price of your bass, you could just go and buy a new one (that you know doesn't have that problem, by testing it maybe or probably reporting to the seller this issue that you had in the past).

[@calebnowland9272]

@@leandrofod nah I figured it out wrong, its a short scale neck put on a long scale body, so I have to move the bridge. Thanks for the advice though.

[@mccypr]

Thanks! ✌️🙂🎻😎

[@Coop_Boop]

So my open E says d# on frett and I'm so confused

[@Reecescutz]

The cure all explanation

[@ever_grey4468]

You just explained everything in 2 sentences. Few 30mins videos couldn't teach me that.

[@JeffreyStroman]

So shorter superbly sharper so say sinister bass player? (I gave up at the end)

[@zublits]

Starting to realize that setup isn't magic. That said, there's something amazing about spending $40 at a good shop and getting an amazing playable bass back.