O/T Have you ever wondered?

[Alz®]

So, have you ever wondered why the scale length is less for thinner strings than it is for thicker ones? (I mean look at the intonation adjustment on the saddles.....why are they not in a straight line???)

Is it something to do with the fact that thicker strings don't vibrate near the saddle, only doing so further away?

 

[saxnbass]

There is actually a scientific reason for this, I just don't know/remember it.

 

[tkarter]

Nope never have I wondered about that. Now the Moon affecting the tide I have wondered about and don't know the answer to that either


tk

 

[bassmonkeee]

So, have you ever wondered why the scale length is less for thinner strings than it is for thicker ones? (I mean look at the intonation adjustment on the saddles.....why are they not in a straight line???)

Is it something to do with the fact that thicker strings don't vibrate near the saddle, only doing so further away?

Not really. It's called Just temperament as opposed to equal temperament.

The alternative is fretboards that look like this:

 

[saxnbass]

The alternative is fretboards that look like this:

Ewwww. I would not enjoy a fretboard like that.

 

[GassieBall]

I think note frequencies they way we humans want to hear them are not mathematically "perfect".

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