Tuning ptoblem

I made my first CBG about three months ago. Since then I've made another 4 and I like to think they are getting progressively better. However, there is a problem I don't seem to be able to get over.

Open strings are perfectly in tune but the further I go up the frets the sharper the notes get.

I have been using the "WFret" template and have been meticulous in positioning the frets.

I have asked around and have been told that maybe this can be fixed by adjusting the intonation but as I'm not using an adjustable bridge I don't see how this can be done.

Any help/suggestions greatly appreciated.

Art

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Permalink Reply by Gus K on February 13, 2019 at 9:58am

Maybe this pic will better explain.   

Permalink Reply by Arthur Payne on February 13, 2019 at 11:18pm

Thanks Gus.   I did as you suggested.   Great improvement.   Not quite right yet but I'm close.

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