Re: Lower frets out of tune?

jcho.aus@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Thanks for the replies guys.

The strings are actually new! I checked intonation by the fretted note
at 12th and the harmony.

I've noticed that it is worst in the low E string. It's the most sharp
at the 1st fret, then progressively gets in tune as it reaches the 12th
fret. But I think it's alright now, I've found that pressing harder on
the strings makes it worse, so I guess a solution is playing with a
lighter touch.

I'll get it to a luthier when I have hte time/$$$.



Sharp at the lower frets does indeed suggest, to me, a high nut.

You don't need to get it to a luthier. A competent guitar tech should be able to do a full set up including adjusting the nut slots. When your car needs a tune up or repair, you don't take it to an automotive engineer, you take it to a recommended mechanic.

Peace

DV
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