Adjusting Bridge on Sterling for intonation

[ray]

I have a MM Sterling and would like to set my intonation. I understand that there is a hex screw adjustment on the bridge. However, I would like to know if I should adjust both screws, since there is one screw on each side of the string. So I guess my question is which screw gets adjusted, or how to set the intonation.. I would appreciate all feedback. thanks...
Ray

 

[GassieBall]

Check out: http://www.ernieball.com/faq_content.php?subjectcode=mm_basses

I'm not sure, but from your description, I think you are talking about the two little hex screws on each side of the string that would adjust the saddle height. That's not really for intonation. (although manipulating them can possibly change your intonation)

The long screw (phillips, I think) that makes the string longer or shorter is the one to adjust your intonation when you compare your 12 fret harmonic to the actual 12-fretted note.

I guess to back up, how do you know your intonation is off?

 

[mynan]

The two hex screws that you are referring to adjust the saddle height. This will affect intonation, but it is not the adjustment that you are looking for. There is a screw next to each of the holes where you feed the strings through the bridge (on the back of the bridge). That screw adjusts the intonation for each corresponding string. It moves the saddle laterally.

Hope that helps.

 

[pbass2go]

No matter what I adjust, my intonation does not get any better.

Of course, mine is frettless

The String height and length together affect the intonation of the string.

Rick

 

[phatduckk]

dude, take the bass to a pro.

 

[ray]

Thanks for the info. I know the intonation is off, since the 12th fret is sharp on the tuner compared to the open string. I will try adjusting with the phillips head screws.
Ray

 

[jasper383]

Take your time, and learn how to set up your basses yourself. The FAQs in ernieball.com help. Gary Willis has a good setup site. Check it out.

It now takes me about 15 minutes to set up a bass. Or, I could pay someone $50 to do it.

Music Man basses are easy to setup. The truss rod wheel alone is a treat.