Step 2. Making Bridge Adjustments

Setting Intonation

There are numerous types of bridges, but one basic point that should be remembered; ensure that there is sufficient break angle of the strings over the saddles (at least 30º).

          Much of the remainder of bridge adjustments, as in the case
of setting a floating tremolo, is determined by personal taste.At this point you can per-set the basic intonation of your guitar, by taking your tape measure and measuring from the inside of the nut to the center of the 12th fret (the wire, not the fingerboard).

         
           Double that measurement to find the scale length of your guitar. Adjust the 1st string bridge saddle to this scale length, measuring from the inside of the nut to the center of the bridge
saddle. 

          Then, adjust the distance of the 2nd string saddle back from the 1st saddle, using the gauge of the 2nd string as a measurement (Example: If the 2nd string is.011" you would move the 2nd string back .011" from the 1st saddle). 

    

           Move the 3rd back from the 2nd saddle, using the gauge of the 3rd string as a measurement. The 4th string saddle should be set parallel with the 2nd string saddle.Proceed with the 5th and 6th in the same method used for strings 2, and 3.