Intonation

What is the absolute fool proof and proper way to set intonation?
The way I've always done it is to play a harmonic at the 12th fret and then tune it to the exact same pitch as the open string.
Is that the correct way or should I be tuning the open string to the 12th note fretted?

If you're tuning an open note to a fretted note, how do you set the intonation properly when a slight difference in pressure can make the fretted note go sharp?

I use a chromatic tuner. I tune the string, fret a note on the 12 fret and adjust the saddle to get the note on the 12 fret the same as the open string. Works a treat!

Check my replies on the old thread below. Doc's got it right. You can use the open string or the 12th fret harmonic as a reference to the 12th fret fretted note.

http://www.guitartricks.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=7645

[Edited by John O'Carroll on 10-16-2003 at 04:41 PM]