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by steve barton
Thu Aug 13, 2015 9:01 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Setting correct intonation in an Epiphone Casino
Replies: 13
Views: 15901

Re: Setting correct intonation in an Epiphone Casino

Yes, the scale length is from the nut to the brake angle at the bridge. It will need compensation added to the scale length. Try moving the breaking point back making the scale longer. I would not modify the guitar, if you don't have any luck you should be able to get a replacement bridge with more...
by steve barton
Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:59 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Setting correct intonation in an Epiphone Casino
Replies: 13
Views: 15901

Re: Setting correct intonation in an Epiphone Casino

First of all, before we all start posting a million different ways to cut up the guitar and do this and that, lets work out how you're checking it first. Being this is your first post and your profile isn't filled out, I don't know if you're a 10yo kid or someone who's been playing guitar for 30 ye...
by steve barton
Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:35 pm
Forum: Instrument Builders Forum
Topic: Setting correct intonation in an Epiphone Casino
Replies: 13
Views: 15901

Setting correct intonation in an Epiphone Casino

Hi luthiers I have an Epiphone Casino which I cannot intonate correctly. I suspect the bridge has been put in the wrong place when fitted in the factory but need the collective knowledge of the forum to confirm. My understanding is that the scale length is measured from the nut to where the string s...