Yamaha SGV Series owner manual Setting the Intonation

Models: SGV Series

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Setting the Intonation
* 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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Yamaha SGV Series Setting the Intonation, If the pitch at the 12th fret is flat com- pared to the harmonic tone