Hi there - my first post so here goes .
I have acquired a 12 string Spanish laud which the previous owner had strung with a set of 12 string guitar strings . The intonation was poor but I hoped a change of strings and tuned to correct pitch would alleviate the poor intonation . I fashioned a set of strings from a bouzouki and mandolin set and after filing some chewed up nut slots have the following gauges on . 040 /032/028/024/016/011 all unison pairs . There is a zero fret and a straight non compensated saddle . The makers name is Roca . Scale length is 46cm .
Intonation is still pretty poor specially the lower strings . I have it tuned G#2/C#3/F#3/B3/E4/A4 . The 12th fret seems to be correctly positioned .
My question is is there anything I can do to improve intonation ?
My local music shop suggest the intonation is art of its folk charm !
Any suggestions welcome .
Patrick
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