how far out of whack is your first fret intonation?

[gemini8026]

Im dealing with an issue.

My Ibanez plays great, the action is decent, and it's intonated, but it goes pretty sharp on the first few frets. I realise this is a common flaw with standard nuts and such, but im curious under normal touch how far is your note sharp when playing?!?!?


Im like 4-5 cents sharp.

[toejam]

Sounds like the nut may be just a tad too high and needs to be filed down a tiny bit.

[DonP]

Sounds like the nut may be just a tad too high and needs to be filed down a tiny bit.

+1.

Because you have to press the string down so far, it's causing the string to stretch and go sharp.

[straycat]

+1.Press all the strings down at the 3rd fret and look to see how much clearance each string has in relation to the first fret.There should be just a little.

[Grayson]

Do some research on Earvana compensated nuts.

My guess is that your D, G, and B strings are your worst. Especially your G.