Yamaha SGV Series owner manual Setting the Intonation

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* Please use the supplied Allen wrench to adjust the octave adjustment screw.
If the pitch of the note played on the 12th fret is sharp compared to the harmonic tone
Turn the octave adjustment screw to the right (clockwise). (Move the saddle further away from the neck.)
If the pitch of the note played on the 12th fret is flat com- pared to the harmonic tone
Turn the octave adjustment screw to the left (counter-clock- wise).
(Move the saddle closer to the neck)

Setting the Intonation

Adjust the intonation by comparing the note fingered at the 12th fret with the harmonic tone at the 12th fret. Tune so that both pitches are the same. It is recommended that you use good quality strobe tuning scope for this function.

If the pitch at the 12th fret is flat com- pared to the harmonic tone

Turn to the left (counter-clockwise)

If the pitch at the 12th fret is sharp compared to the harmonic tone

Turn to the right (clock- wise)

Octave adjustment screw

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Contents SGV Series Care and Maintenance SGV800 Nomenclature Master Volume Master Tone SGV700/SGV300 NomenclatureTruss Rod Adjustment Procedure Adjusting String Height Action 1st string 2.0 +/- 0.2mm 6th string 2.5 +/- 0.2mmBridge Saddle of SGV 300/800 Electric Guitars Setting the Intonation If the tail section is lowered Angle Adjustment for the Tremolo UnitIf the tail section is raised To make the arm looser Adjust the Arm TensionTo make the arm tighter Service Yamaha Corporation of America Guitar Service DepartmentQC55690 R1