User Guide

Intonation and Saddle Adjustment
for a Tune-o-matic Bridge
Your Tune-o-matic Bridge equipped Epiphone guitar comes to you pre-adjusted. But several
adjustment options are available to you:
1. String Height or Action*
The height adjustment of the bridge can be set by using the two slot-head screws on either
side of the Tune-o-matic Bridge. clockwise to lower, counter-clockwise to raise.
2. Adjusting The Intonation *
Intonation adjustment is usually only necessary when different gauge strings are fitted
(it can also be affected by the angle of a tremolo unit). The saddle positions are adjusted by
the individual slot-head screws located on the front of the bridge, sliding the saddles forward
or backward. To check the intonation: Use an electronic tuner and tune the guitar to a
standard pitch.
NOTE: All Epiphone guitars use A-440 for standard pitch. Play the harmonic at the 12th
fret, compare it to the fretted note at the 12th fret, these notes should read the same on
the tuner.
Before adjusting the intonation, first determine the direction that the saddle needs to be
moved. If the 12th fret harmonic pitch is lower than the fretted note, slide the saddle back.
If the 12th fret harmonic pitch is higher than the fretted note slide the saddle forward.
* (Adjusting the intonation and string height will affect the playability of your guitar. If you
are unsure of any of the above operations please take your guitar to an Authorized Epiphone
Dealer or experienced guitar technician.)
Saddles
Slot-Head Height
Adjustment Screws
Slot-Head Saddle
Adjustment Screws
The Tune-o-matic Bridge