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Guitar Repair #12 - Setup /Saddle Slot For High E String - Alvira EX200A - Classical


Solid-top Indonesian Classical guitar

Guitar fingerboard filled with grime

Before

After

A bizarre intonation problem on 1st string.

Cutting back the saddle slot to correct intonation.

Needed to move the saddle back by 3.8mm for correct intonation but i could only do 2.8mm.
Tuning reading before - e + 20%
Tuning reading after - e + 8%

High action of 6/32" at 6th string was also lowered.