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Sharping notes
Started this discussion. Last reply by Red Vaughan Dec 25, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
I just built a new cigar box tenor ukulele, but it seems that the notes sharp as you go higher up the scale. I used a precut fretboard, and the length is correct, but I don't know how to fix it.
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Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates replied to El Leon's discussion Sharping notes"Whats the action? That is how high are the strings (closer to the bridge vs nut)? If the notes are getting sharper the higher up the scale, sounds like there is excess string tension caused by the strings being too high closer to the bridge.
If…"
Artist Formerly Known as Matt replied to El Leon's discussion Sharping notes"You need to intonate the uke. Which means you get the vibrating string length correct.
Simple and easy. All you need is an electronic tuner.
You just need to have a floating or adjustable bridge.
1-tune ( duh!)
2-play a single open string and read…"
jim replied to El Leon's discussion Sharping notes"sounds like your scale length needs a slight adjustment. try moving the bridge toward the tail."
El Leon posted a discussionSharping notes
I just built a new cigar box tenor ukulele, but it seems that the notes sharp as you go higher up the scale. I used a precut fretboard, and the length is correct, but I don't know how to fix it.
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- At 12:25am on November 13, 2009, Tres Seaver said…
- Welcome aboard! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
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