KenC wrote:Hi Keith,
You do need to start with the trem parallel to the body, when it is tuned approximately to pitch. If you look in the Gallery section, a copy of the factory setup procedure is posted. At least the original setup specs from 1980 are there. I've never looked for newer ones, but the principles shouldn't have changed.
Ken
Hey Ken
Thanks for your response.
Yippe-kye-yii-aaaa.
Got the Legacy adjusted and its ready for its test run.
The bridge was off quite a bit, I first tightened the trem springs to level the bridge. I found that the back cavity cover is approx 2/16" thick, making it the perfect and readily accessible gauge to adjust the bridge to the proper height. I then lowered the strings quite a bit, former owner had the saddles adjusted at uneven heights on each side. I started adjusting the intonation and kept getting closer. I loosened the truss rod about 1/8 turn and lowered the strings just a bit more.
After slowly adjusting everything, the guitar is now playing in tune now in the 1st seven frets, which is where it was so noticeable and the remainder of the neck, is so close that I doubt that it will be noticed. If I replace the nut at some point, I will notch the string slots and that should allow it to intonate fully
Good learning experience for me. I'll work on the S-500 tomorrow. Even though its a Tribute model, I like the S-500 well enough that I may send it at some point to be PLEK'd - Hmmm, pay almost as much for that service as I paid for the guitar.
Guess that's the price of love