Epic Intonation settings, strings, & basic tech questions.

[David Houck]

Thanks Bob!
 
I can't really recall why I started using the 24th fret, but it seems to work well.  However I'll give the 12th fret method a try next time I set the intonation.

[ajish4]

Great information everyone, thanks! I can't wait to get my new strings!
 
A question on the STROBE TUNER if I may? I don't know anyone I can borrow one from, so I would have to purchase one. I've never even heard of them before.  
 
ANY SUGGESTIONS on brand/cost? I did a quick search on E-bay and found a number of different ones there. Many in the $200.00 range.  PETERSON VS-II seems to be a popular model.  
 
I guess I'm just from the dark ages. I don't have any of the really neat stuff that is out there these days. No rack mounted equipment or effects, just my bass, a cord and my 350 watt amp. Though, I did have an Echoplex once way back when??
 
I currently use the old standby $20.00 Korg type tuner. It ticks me off quite frequently, but it has been the only game in town. Until, now that is!
 
Tony

[son_of_magni]

The VS-II is a digital model.  I've never used them but I have my doubts that they are as good as the analog type.  Mine is a Peterson R450 which I really like.  Peterson is probably the preferred brand in general, though I think the old Conn's are just as good.
 
As far as being from the dark ages?  That's where these things come from.  And compared to your Korg, they are much more accurate.

[bob]

More comments on strobes here.

[oujeebass]

Another good tuner to use if you have a way to interface your bass into your computer is AP Tuner. It works very well for me and is quite stable. Hope you enjoy your newly intonated Epic. Its the best of both worlds in my book. I may be partial to them because thats what I got,but you can't beat the punch and the sustain.
 
(Message edited by oujeebass on August 26, 2005)

[mpisanek]

I have an 86 spoiler and have a some problems setting the intonation on the low B string.  I use a Korg DTR-1 and have a hard time getting the intonation exactly right.  The tuner doesn't seem to be sensitive enough or takes an inordinate time to latch on to the low B note.  Any ideas?
 
Michael.

[jet_powers]

I've noticed the same thing on the B string... some tuners just don't seem to work very well with them. Curious to hear what other have to say about that....
 
JP

[David Houck]

Michael; you might want try my method as shown above.  The harmonic at the 5th fret and the fretted note at the 24th should be high enough frequencies to register on your Korg.  As others have pointed out, this method might not be exact, but if you can't get the 12th fret method to register, then my method should get you pretty close.

[jet_powers]

Well, uh.... of course. That's how I always got around it- the 12th fret harmonic.
 
JP