Guitar intonation: how to keep your guitar in tune

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Article

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Disc Makers Blog

Publication Date

7-10-2014

Abstract

Guitars use what is known as an equally tempered scale, which is a compromise and doesn’t result in 100% precise tuning or intervals between notes. Since guitars have this inherent weakness when it comes to being in tune, it helps to have a basic understanding of guitar intonation and adjustments to get the best performance.

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