Does that always apply with 25.5" scale?Originally Posted by Bakersdozen
If it's a tele or Strat style fixed bridge, you want to measure to the high E string saddle. The saddle should be close to it's furthest amount of travel towards the nut, but not fully maxed incase you get any fine measurements wrong and need to compensate down the track.
The idea is the low E always sits back the most in common intonation and the other strings incrementally in between. This pic should explain the general shape of the saddles
Is it always best to set the bridge position using the high E as datum?
What if using a shorter scale?
Sorry if asking basic questions but am only recently getting involved in building. Is there a formula to follow? I ask as I have built some 34" scale basses and maybe just got lucky with positioning and subsequent intonation
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