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pifko

Trying to intonate the high E on my (6-saddle bridge) Tele and the 12th note is too flat, despite backing off the saddle adjustment screw almost entirely. What are my options?

Action is fine and neck relief looks alright - Do I go for a thicker set of strings?...

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ffm in reply to @pifko

If the 12th fret note is flat, then the saddle is too far from the neck, so could you just find a longer adjustment screw to allow you to push it further towards the frets? Alternatively, could you tweak the saddle itself? Perhaps buy a replacement one and have at it with a file?

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pifko in reply to @ffm

Thanks :)
I sorted the other 5 without issue, but this 6th saddle is so much further forward than the rest - aesthetically it just looks really odd too!

It's a stock mex Fender so I doubt the bridge or nut has been fitted at a wonky angle.

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