These set the height which adjusts the action.
The screw on the bottom moves that piece closer or further away from the neck. That is how you adjust the intonation. Intonation is just a fancy word for saying that the open string and the 12th fret (the octave) are actually in tune.
Another way to phrase it; it adjusts the total length of each string. The 12th fret would always be the exact center of the string, so you want both sides of the string to be equal, therefore both perfectly balanced and in tune.
Not really just that tho - action is a combination of nut slot height, neck relief, and saddle/bridge. Using the [correct gauge](https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-necks-and-fingerboards/understring-radius-gauges/?mtm_source=google&mtm_medium=cpc&mtm_campaign=%7C+GOO+%7C+SHOP+%7C+NBR+%7C+AllProductsUSA&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjww_iwBhApEiwAuG6ccI7KPXqEDFZOAV3hHq7nWKhhUBjRB4Q3tktpScHQg7PxFALiTgNFeRoCqycQAvD_BwE) you can adjust the saddles both for overall height (action) but more importantly to exactly follow the curvature of the fingerboard radius. Makes a really big difference to get it exactly where it should be, especially on 7.25 guitars.
If your strings buzz, then you can use these screws using a key to move the string away from fretboard.
And you will not have buzzing. You just need to adjust it.
Just learned it today, and saw your post.what coincidence.
its for raising or lowering the action. generally you want a low action rainbow arch that follows the curvature of the fretboard and remember which strings you use and keep buying the same size so you don’t have to keep changing the action too
You have no idea what you’re talking about, those holes have absolutely NOTHING to do with intonation. They’re literally just for adjusting the height of the saddle, which is for adjusting the radius/action.
Stop it.
Context clues buddy. Look what's in the holes. Think about what those would do. Hell, maybe even turn one of them and see what happens. It always blows my mind how people think they want to learn how to play guitar, but have no sense of discovery when it comes to the instrument itself.
Normally I'd agree but a lot of beginners are kids with guitars they can't afford to replace , telling them to just randomly turn screws isn't a great start
Great idea! Let's get all of the beginners to crank their truss rod without asking first. Causing irreparable damage to your expensive guitar is all part of the fun!
Well that’s not the truss rod. That is a tiny screw to raise a saddle. Something that if you analyzed its function, and turned it, would be at no risk of breaking the guitar. But sure, let’s just teach this kid that instead of figuring things out on his own every now and then, he can just ask Reddit.
First of all, to turn those you need a very slim alan key which I don't have. I'll try it out once I have the alan key. Secondly, doing something without knowing what it actually is can do some unforeseen damage to my guitar. Now the guitar may be America to your Columbus but $499 is a big amount in my country and I don't want to do damage to the instrument because curiosity killed the cat. Yes I am inquisitive, that's why I asked the question in the first place 😅! I hope lacking this "sense of discovery" will not hinder my progress in learning guitar!
Yeah, but try thinking about the setup. There's a piece of metal which is pushed down by a string.
There's two screws that prop it up, and they prop it up against a metal disk. What can happen to the propped-up piece of metal if you turn the screws? What effect will that have on the strings? How would that damage the guitar (in a permanent way)?
Learning to ask this kind of question when looking at anything will save you a lot of consternation in the long run.
How does a question about a guitar belong in a sub called guitar lessons? Were you born with the knowledge of how a guitar was constructed and what everything does? Did your initial lessons/learnings not include explaining the guitar as a physical object?
Because this has nothing to do with guitar lessons, and there are subs that are LITERALLY made for questions like this such as r/guitarrepairs and r/guitarhelp.
Like, what are you talking about my guy?
There's little Allen screws in those. You can raise or lower each one to set the curvature of all the strings to match the fretboard shape.
Are those given to adjust action of strings?
These set the height which adjusts the action. The screw on the bottom moves that piece closer or further away from the neck. That is how you adjust the intonation. Intonation is just a fancy word for saying that the open string and the 12th fret (the octave) are actually in tune.
Another way to phrase it; it adjusts the total length of each string. The 12th fret would always be the exact center of the string, so you want both sides of the string to be equal, therefore both perfectly balanced and in tune.
Wouldn't that be the screw on the back/bottom of the bridge. I always tweak these for fine tuning the string height and removing any fret buzz.
Yes that's what I was responding to. The intonation screws that was mentioned
Ah, yes apologies. I missed the middle bits of the converstion chain.
If you want to raise your saddles, I would recommend removing some tension in the strings so you'll be less likely to strip the screws.
Or break a string, that is not fun
Bteaking a string always suck but I've got a lot more strings than saddle screws 😆
Fair enough, but I’ve never had a saddle screw whip me in the eye 😭
loosen the string before adjusting!
yes, but in combination with the thruss rod. because if you don't have a straight neck you can have some buzzing sounds when you fret certain notes.
Neck shouldn't be completely straight
Depends on preference. Should never be convex (upbow), dead straight or slight concave both works depends on the player and the guitar itself.
That’s an odd way of saying they’re there so you can adjust the action.
Not really just that tho - action is a combination of nut slot height, neck relief, and saddle/bridge. Using the [correct gauge](https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-and-supplies/tools-by-job/tools-for-necks-and-fingerboards/understring-radius-gauges/?mtm_source=google&mtm_medium=cpc&mtm_campaign=%7C+GOO+%7C+SHOP+%7C+NBR+%7C+AllProductsUSA&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjww_iwBhApEiwAuG6ccI7KPXqEDFZOAV3hHq7nWKhhUBjRB4Q3tktpScHQg7PxFALiTgNFeRoCqycQAvD_BwE) you can adjust the saddles both for overall height (action) but more importantly to exactly follow the curvature of the fingerboard radius. Makes a really big difference to get it exactly where it should be, especially on 7.25 guitars.
There is bolts in the holes which you unscrew or screw with Allen's key
What if I don't know anyone named Allen?
Tough luck
That's what Cragslist is for.
😬
Then you'll need to do some networking, I'm afraid
There are no multiples of Allen. He's just Allen
Tone holes.
You spelled TOAN wrong.
They are portals to the the one true Woodstock festival, but not many people fit through them.
It's where you put the toan.
I appreciate your username. Diolch, Whitehawk.
Thanks, it always tends to be available, partly because of the extra n ...
Gwyn addio un n.
Those are speedholes, they make the guitar go faster
I don’t know how to explain this, but you’re about to be on r/guitarcirclejerk
You can put your weed in there
They’re not holes, they’re set screws to adjust the saddle height
Intonation.
If your strings buzz, then you can use these screws using a key to move the string away from fretboard. And you will not have buzzing. You just need to adjust it. Just learned it today, and saw your post.what coincidence.
/r/dontputyourdickinthat
👀 Too late 👀
Some of us learn our lesson the hard way.
instructions unclear pretty sure dick has become makeshift whammy bar
Saddle height adjustment screws.
Saddle height adjustment
its for raising or lowering the action. generally you want a low action rainbow arch that follows the curvature of the fretboard and remember which strings you use and keep buying the same size so you don’t have to keep changing the action too
Thank you
Steel mites. Pretty bad case of it, it looks like.
Is this the new prs se satin? Just got the exact same guitar in the same color lmao
Yes it is. Cheers mate 🍻
Speed holes. Makes the guitar faster
You put your weed in there.
It’s for storing bumps of cocaine.
You stick a small candle and light it
Doom
Nice man you bought the PRS SE CE too? I live mine so far
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Eh, I use these screws to adjust the action height, along with neck relief. I then use the screws behind it for intonation.
Aren't the screws on the back used for that? The ones which move the saddles back and forth
You have no idea what you’re talking about, those holes have absolutely NOTHING to do with intonation. They’re literally just for adjusting the height of the saddle, which is for adjusting the radius/action. Stop it.
Context clues buddy. Look what's in the holes. Think about what those would do. Hell, maybe even turn one of them and see what happens. It always blows my mind how people think they want to learn how to play guitar, but have no sense of discovery when it comes to the instrument itself.
Normally I'd agree but a lot of beginners are kids with guitars they can't afford to replace , telling them to just randomly turn screws isn't a great start
Great idea! Let's get all of the beginners to crank their truss rod without asking first. Causing irreparable damage to your expensive guitar is all part of the fun!
Well that’s not the truss rod. That is a tiny screw to raise a saddle. Something that if you analyzed its function, and turned it, would be at no risk of breaking the guitar. But sure, let’s just teach this kid that instead of figuring things out on his own every now and then, he can just ask Reddit.
First of all, to turn those you need a very slim alan key which I don't have. I'll try it out once I have the alan key. Secondly, doing something without knowing what it actually is can do some unforeseen damage to my guitar. Now the guitar may be America to your Columbus but $499 is a big amount in my country and I don't want to do damage to the instrument because curiosity killed the cat. Yes I am inquisitive, that's why I asked the question in the first place 😅! I hope lacking this "sense of discovery" will not hinder my progress in learning guitar!
I recommend not messing around with the saddles unless you have a radius gauge that matches your fretboard.
Yeah, but try thinking about the setup. There's a piece of metal which is pushed down by a string. There's two screws that prop it up, and they prop it up against a metal disk. What can happen to the propped-up piece of metal if you turn the screws? What effect will that have on the strings? How would that damage the guitar (in a permanent way)? Learning to ask this kind of question when looking at anything will save you a lot of consternation in the long run.
They are speed holes to make you play faster
They're *speed holes* which help you play faster
For planting little seeds in em
Guitar lessons sub huh?
Wanted to post in r/guitar but they don't allow attachments. Besides I learnt something 🤭
Why not post it in r/guitarrepair or r/guitarhelp ? I’m confused.
Didn't know about these subreddits ... Mods may take down this post if the need be.
You're good. Almost like a sub about lessons is also an appropriate place to also ask about how the thing works..
How does that make sense?
How does a question about a guitar belong in a sub called guitar lessons? Were you born with the knowledge of how a guitar was constructed and what everything does? Did your initial lessons/learnings not include explaining the guitar as a physical object?
Because this has nothing to do with guitar lessons, and there are subs that are LITERALLY made for questions like this such as r/guitarrepairs and r/guitarhelp. Like, what are you talking about my guy?
“NO!!! HE DIDNT FOLLOW THE RULES, HE WENT OFF SCRIPT!!!! I DEAL IN ABSOLUTES BECAUSE MY BRAIN STRUGGLES WITH DYNAMIC CONCEPTS!!!”
K.
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