Compensated Saddle / Intonation Calculator

A starting-point compensation offset based on string gauge, action height, and core material — fine-tune the final result by ear or tuner.

Action height (mm)

Gauge set preset

Gauge (in)

String	Offset (mm)	Offset (in)
String 1 (.046w)	3.71	0.146
String 2 (.036w)	3.31	0.131
String 3 (.026w)	2.92	0.115
String 4 (.017)	1.56	0.061
String 5 (.013)	1.40	0.055
String 6 (.010)	1.27	0.050

This is a starting-point estimate based on gauge and action height — fine-tune the final saddle position by ear or tuner. Not a substitute for careful setup.

Compensated Saddle / Intonation Calculator

Action height2.5 mm

String	Offset (mm)	Offset (in)
String 1 (.046w)	3.71	0.146
String 2 (.036w)	3.31	0.131
String 3 (.026w)	2.92	0.115
String 4 (.017)	1.56	0.061
String 5 (.013)	1.40	0.055
String 6 (.010)	1.27	0.050

This is a starting-point estimate based on gauge and action height — fine-tune the final saddle position by ear or tuner. Not a substitute for careful setup.