[matt31]

I was trying to set the intonation on my strat copy and I was trying to move the low E strings saddle toward the nut and the screw started backing out of the bridge. Am I doing something wrong?

[Stratrat]

Unless you're already at the extreme end of the adjustment, it sounds like the saddle may be frozen to the bridge. I'd try wiggling/tapping it and see if it moves. That screw shouldn't be backing out.

[matt31]

Thanks for the fast reply Stratrat. It looks as though the saddle has room to move forward based on what looks like two slots i guess you'd call them that run under each saddle. Also the saddles are kinda staggered and the high e saddle is closer to the nut and appears to be as close as it can go.

[fly135]

Loosen the string. The saddles are freely sitting there. There is no reason for it not to move unless like Krissovo sez it's frozen to the bridge, or the string is holding it in place.

[matt31]

Thanks fly. Just tried it and the saddle moved easily. Appreciate your help.