2009 Mira Tail Piece Question

[Richb]

I have an opportunity to buy a 2009 Mira. I've never had a guitar with this type of tailpiece. My questions are...

How do you correct intonation issues?

How does the Mira handle a capo?

Thanks for any insight. I appreciate it.

 

[dmatthews]

If you use the string gauge that is intended, there's really no need to worry about intonation.
It's the tailpiece that Paul puts on his own "Paul's guitar".
Takes a capo great.

 

[alantig]

9s and 10s have been perfect for me. You can make some slight intonation adjustments by moving the bridge using the set screws at the posts. But it's fine w/those gauges.

 

[Glide-bpm]

Or do like I did and buy the adjustable wraparound bridge... hehehe

 

[garrett]

I have an opportunity to buy a 2009 Mira. I've never had a guitar with this type of tailpiece. My questions are...

How do you correct intonation issues?

How does the Mira handle a capo?

Thanks for any insight. I appreciate it.

You set the low E via the set screw. Then set the high E via the other set screw. The middle four strings intonate like magic. Works very well unless you use really big strings, really small strings and/or a wound G string.

A capo's a capo. If it has too much tension, it will pull the strings sharp regardless.

Those original Miras rock, by the way.

 

[John Beef]

I had one, sold it, then bought another and still have it. Both always strung with 11-48s (G is an unwound 18) and zero intonation problems.

My SE Santana has the SE version of the same bridge. I use the same strings, no problems.

 

[Richb]

Thanks everyone!