22 vs 24: tuning?

[wdsmyth55]

My custom 24 his only one problem: open chords sound out of tune. Anybody know why?
I suspect that it's because the slight pressure from my left hand bends the neck a little bit. If that's true, the problem should be reduced on a 22 because the length of neck protruding from the body is shorter; hence less leverage. Before I drive 100 miles to try them side-by-side, does anyone have advice on this? - Thx.

 

[veinbuster]

I really don't think you would find any difference between a 22 and 24 regarding that effect. With the same scale, the frets separation will be the same for any given chord and the pressure you apply will be the same.

 

[alexanderraimo]

Did you have it set up or check the intonation at all? How old are the strings?

 

[Deleted member 2284]

Did you have it set up or check the intonation at all? How old are the strings?

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[justmund]

I'd be looking at how hard you're pressing the strings, fret a chord and compare fretted notes to open notes and see if they're "in tune" (obviously you'll be tuning in major 3rds, perfect 5ths). If they're sharp, try pressing a little lighter (but still being able to hear the notes ring clearly). If that works, try and burn that about of finger pressure into your muscle memory.

Hope that helps

 

[dogrocketp]

Definitely check the setup.