So I'm the proud new owner of an SE245 Soapbar (pictured on left) and I'm having a problem with intonation. This is on the low E and A string. I get all six strings tuned properly, but on the 12th fret the low E is nearly an E flat and the A is about halfway to a flat. The remaining strings are perfectly in tune. I've attempted to adjust intonation using the small set screws on the back of the stoptail but this only makes it worse and throws out the other strings intonation without affecting it on the low E and A.
My initial thoughts are problems with the nut. I had the shop change out the strings before I brought it home because it had been hanging on their wall for a while and they might have installed 9's or 10's on them.
At times this is an intermittent problem. So I think the larger strings might be binding on the nut.
Do you agree or could it be something I'm missing?
If it is the nut do you recommend the shop filing them or replace the 245 nut with the US version?
Thanks a ton!
My initial thoughts are problems with the nut. I had the shop change out the strings before I brought it home because it had been hanging on their wall for a while and they might have installed 9's or 10's on them.
At times this is an intermittent problem. So I think the larger strings might be binding on the nut.
Do you agree or could it be something I'm missing?
If it is the nut do you recommend the shop filing them or replace the 245 nut with the US version?
Thanks a ton!