#1 resource for Cigar Box Guitars, Free Plans, How-To, Parts & More!

Question about tuning/ intonation/ bridge placement/string placement

This guitar is a 4 string guitar with E, A, D, G on it (top four). The 12th fret harmonics are perfectly in tune. But the 12th fret is sharp on all strings, almost to the next note. Is the nature of the beast or what should I be looking at to fix it. This is a 24" scale. We've tried moving the bridge from 23 7/8ths to 24 1/8. We've tried the bridge straight and angled. Thanks for any feedback you might have.

0 members like this

Attachments:

IMG_8856.JPG, 3.1 MB

▶ Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by The Phrygian Kid on March 13, 2013 at 2:55pm

Hi. The harmonic will always be in tune. The trick is to move the bridge until the note there is in tune with that. If the notes are sharp you need to nudge it backwards, making the strings longer.

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Shanna Dewey on March 14, 2013 at 12:25am

Awesome! I'll keep tweaking it then! Thank you!

▶ Reply

Permalink Reply by Craig Mayhem on March 14, 2013 at 2:22am

if your action is high at the bridge that might affect it too

▶ Reply

RSS

Welcome to
Cigar Box Nation

Sign Up
or Sign In

Or sign in with:

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Forum

You like Train songs on Handmade instruments as much as I do? Meet Eastwood station…

Started by BrianQ. in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts on Tuesday. 0 Replies 2 Likes

Free PDF Download: Vintage Guitar Effects Plans - 1967 Fuzzbox and 1969 Treble Boost

Started by Cigar Box Nation in Feature Articles. Last reply by BrianQ. Mar 9. 4 Replies 3 Likes

Tune up songs

Started by Ghostbuttons in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Timothy Hunter Mar 9. 5 Replies 1 Like

Duel output jacks

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 8. 6 Replies 0 Likes

No Harmonics

Started by Ken I in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Brian partington Mar 8. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Camera suggestions?

Started by Southern Ray in Cool gear discussion - that's not cigar box related. Last reply by Southern Ray Mar 6. 5 Replies 0 Likes

CBG site issues, continued.

Started by Taffy Evans in Other stuff - off topic, fun stuff, whatever. Last reply by Taffy Evans Mar 5. 4 Replies 2 Likes

Anyone used a violin-style tailpiece on a CBG?

Started by Justin Stanchfield in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion. Last reply by Carl Floyd Mar 1. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Guitar for the grandson

Started by Joe in Performances, How to Play, Lessons, Concerts. Last reply by Carl Floyd Feb 29. 13 Replies 0 Likes

Blog Posts

I'll be fashionable this summer =)

Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like

Everyone can make CBG. And I did it =)

Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes

.✨. Cover Me ..♪♫•¨•. ~ the Delta Blues Outlaws

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Q&A with Arkansas-based talented blues musician Billy Jones, one of the very best authentic modern artists

Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Big Power Bank for Small CBG =)

Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like

Latest Activity

BrianQ. left a comment for Clydr

2 hours ago

BrianQ. left a comment for James C Bailey

2 hours ago

BrianQ. left a comment for Airam

2 hours ago

T-Gripped liked Dogleg Steve's video

Fiddly Rag from the book Cigar Box Picking by Dogleg Steve

2 hours ago

T-Gripped liked Gary O'slide's video

Slide cigar box guitar @RhialtoPurple folk song

2 hours ago

Uncle John commented on Uncle John's photo

Chugger Review 2nd from left

"Thanks. Ron. I agree on the Padron boxes. I think they are close to the best for looks…"

3 hours ago

Bassdude updated their profile

5 hours ago

RON NORTHCUTT commented on Uncle John's photo

Chugger Review 2nd from left

"Nice looking collection, I just finished 2 with the padron boxes, they are among my faves. I have…"

5 hours ago

RON NORTHCUTT commented on Rich's photo

Retro Tin tail piece view

"That is a super nice build. Everything about it looks great."

5 hours ago

Cigar Box Nation posted an event

Cigar Box Nation: York PA - A CBG Builder's Meet-Up at York Town Craft Guild

May 11, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm

6 hours ago

0 Comments 0 Likes

Airam, James C Bailey and Clydr joined Cigar Box Nation

6 hours ago

Uncle John commented on Uncle John's photo

Chugger Review 2nd from left

"Thanks Glenn and Andries. Andries, those cactus rock!"

7 hours ago

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Add a Panel-Mount Gain to a C. B. Gitty Amp Board

Cigar Box Guitar Building Tip: Neck Reinforcement with Humbuckers

A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Make a Straight Headstock

Cigar Box Ukulele Kit Assembly Guide

Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building guide by Joshua Gayou

“Open A” AEA Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open E” EBE Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open D” DAD Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

“Open G” GDG Tuning on your Cigar Box Guitar: 4 Methods, with String Sizes & Sound Clips

Diatonic (Dulcimer-Style) Fretting – What it is, How and Why to Use It

More…

Events

Republic of Texas CBG Festival (8th Annual)

May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 Likes
Cigar Box Nation: York PA - A CBG Builder's Meet-Up

May 11, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm – York Town Craft Guild
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 1)

May 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 2)

May 31, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium
0 Comments 0 Likes

20th Annual Cigar Box Guitar Festival (Day 3, Daytime)

June 1, 2024 from 11am to 3pm – Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment
0 Comments 0 Likes

Music

Badges | Report an Issue | Terms of Service

Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Cigar Box Nation.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Scroll \uastyle>\ud/** Scrollup **/\ud.scrollup {\ud background: url("https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/963882636?profile=original") no-repeat scroll 0 0 transparent;\ud bottom: 25px;\ud display: inline !important;\ud height: 40px;\ud opacity: 0.3 !important;\ud position: fixed;\ud right: 30px;\ud text-indent: -9999px;\ud width: 40px;\ud z-index: 999;\ud}\ud.scrollup:hover {\ud opacity:0.99!important;\ud}\ud \uascript type="text/javascript">\ud x$(document).ready(function(){\ud x$(window).scroll(function(){\ud if (x$(this).scrollTop() > 100) {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeIn();\ud } else {\ud x$('.scrollup').fadeOut();\ud }\ud });\ud x$('.scrollup').click(function(){\ud x$("html, body").animate({ scrollTop: 0 }, 600);\ud return false;\ud });\ud });\ud \ua!-- End Scroll Up -->

Question about tuning/ intonation/ bridge placement/string placement

Replies to This Discussion

The Essential Pages

Site Sponsor

Recommended Links & Resources

Forum

Blog Posts

Latest Activity

Cigar Box Nation: York PA - A CBG Builder's Meet-Up at York Town Craft Guild

CigarBoxGuitar.com Knowledgebase Articles

Events

Music