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(4 replies, posted in Electric)

It's 3 cents flat.  I figured that was the "better" error, I know I'll never have a consistent pressure, but if I take the error out of the instrument, then I'm the variable to fix.

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(4 replies, posted in Electric)

I'm adjusting the intonation on my Gretsch.

I can tune the open strings to within a cent (using a Seiko tuner), and the 12th fret octave to within 2 cents, but the bass E string at the 12th fret I can only get within 3 cents.

My ear isn't that good, so my question is, "How good is good for intonation adjustment?"

I like Jerome's Gretsch Electromatic.  I have a '74 Gibson ES335 TD, a LP Studio Robot, a 2008 5120 Electromatic, and several antique Harmony guitars.  The Electromatic is my favorite.  Electified it's awesome, and without juice it's loud enough practice or intimate settings.  Hollowbody or Semi-hollow is what you're describing, and all the suggestions are worth checking into.  Go to Musicianfriend.com, then talk to your local shop.

Thnaks for the drawing!  Chordie is a great site.  Keep up the good work and Merry Christmas!