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Set the intonation
The last step is intonating the guitar by adjusting the string
lengths at the bridge saddles so the guitar plays in tune all
the way up the neck.
Using a strobe or other accurate tuner, first tune the strings
to pitch. Then, press the high E string lightly at the 12th fret
using just enough pressure to sound the note. Check it with
your tuner.
If the note reads flat, the saddle needs to be adjusted forward
towards the nut, shortening the length of the string.
If the note reads sharp, the saddle needs to be adjusted back
away from the nut, increasing the string length.
You’re done!
Congratulations! Your guitar is ready to play. We hope this
will be the first of many that you have fun assembling and
customizing.
Adjust the pickup height
Holding down the low E and high E strings at the 22nd fret,
adjust the bass side of the pickups to 5/64" from the top of
the pickup pole to the bottom of the low E string. Adjust the
treble side to 1/16".
Final setup
