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Old 01-13-2021, 07:44 PM
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I lot of intonation problems come from the saddle. But if it's right on (or a lot closer) with a capo, it could well be the nut.

But it could also be too high action or too much relief. In either of those cases when you fret the note you can pull it past pitch. Putting a capo on has the effect of lowering the action as well.

Excessively worn frets can also cause intonation problems, after 15 years this is certainly a possibility as well.

It's also worth noting that all guitars are a compromise in terms of intonation, and none will be perfectly in tune.
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