Kendrix Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 OK I am reallly guitar player- I admit it. This weekend I tracked a song and ended up using a capo on fret 3 of my fender Jazz. I like what you can do with your hand down the neck while beiing able to use an open string or two to play off of. Unless you always want to be in the same few keys this is not possible without either alternative tunings or-- a capo. I dont think Ive ever noticed a "real" bass player using one. Why not? Does anyone else ever do this? FWIW- It sounded fine to me. Check out some tunes here: http://www.garageband.com/artist/KenFava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Seems reasonable. Capo's are basically for chording; for bass, if I want a bass note on the open string, I would just tune the string up or down accordingly. However, whatever works for you, rock on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcat Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 McCartney used a capo on his Hofner on at least one occasion. There is a picture of him using this on a recording session. My suspicion is that he did this on "I'm Only Sleeping." When they recorded this song they performed it at a faster tempo with the tape machine vari-speeded up a bit. Then when they overdubbed vocals the vari-speeded the tape deck down a bit. When they mixed the song down with the deck running at the correct speed they ended up with the really laid-back, kind of dreamy backing track and the higher pitch vocals that ended up on the record. Mudcat's music on Soundclick "Work hard. Rock hard. Eat hard. Sleep hard. Grow big. Wear glasses if you need 'em."-The Webb Wilder Credo- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afro_Man Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 you can get one string and two string cappos for guitar, i always wanted one to do simple chords through out the song, but never actually found one. Sounds like a good idea thats what i'll buy next time im in the shop. "i must've wrote 30 songs the first weekend i met my true love ... then she died and i got stuck with this b****" - Father of the Pride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cthulhu Fhtagn Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by Kendrix: OK I am reallly guitar player- I admit it.There is a twelve step program for that, too! Nothing wrong with capos, I guess. Most bassist just drop tune and use the next higher string. Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I use one sometimes on my 6-string. Its easier than having to drop tune for one or two songs and then retune. If it works for you go for it. (IMHO) BCR's homepage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I\'ve discussed this before. Raven, where did you get the capo for your six string? I have a five string bass, and would love to use one there. EDIT: I also found an earlier thread of yours, Raven. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Slacker Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Originally posted by Raven: I use one sometimes on my 6-string. Its easier than having to drop tune for one or two songs and then retune. If it works for you go for it. (IMHO) I've done this as well on a five string to play a song 1/2 step down where a lot chords where formed using the open D and the G string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock1016 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I read something a while back where Flea used on on the last RHCP album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 I saw Michael Manring once use a capo. He tuned his bass like a cello (C G D A), put a capo on the 12th fret and then played Bach's 1st Cello Suite as written. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrix Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 Tx for the relplies/links. Looks like I'm in good company. To calrify I find the capo useful on a 4 string when I want to finger way down the neck and still play off an open string as well - Not for chords. Check out some tunes here: http://www.garageband.com/artist/KenFava Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Originaly poster by Dr.Taz: ... where did you get the capo for your six string?.... I found a "bungee" type one that was made for a 12-string guitar, at the local music store. It just covers the width of the neck, but it works fine, plenty of pressure Something like that should fit your 5 just fine.... Rock on... BCR's homepage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbroni Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I've heard reports of Vic Wooten using a capo from time to time. Together all sing their different songs in union - the Uni-verse. My Current Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I I mjrn Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Actually there are at least a couple of instances where McCartney used a capo. Photos show him using one one his Rick bass, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHINO_ROB Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 i have used one on a 5er. just so i did not have to tune down to c#. i was jumping around a lot and found it easier. it was for an audition and the band broke up a week later. "hey you got the gig but the gig does not exist anymore." i just used one of those dunlop wrap arounds. it worked fine but i think if i tried to go passed the 7th fret it would have been a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant - Toupé Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Mike Manring and a capo is one fo the best things I've ever seen live - he makes it all (including snapping the capo off mid song) look so easy. That day I found out they can be used as a creative tool as well. Brilliant. This thread has reminded me to get hold of one and start experimenting. Toupé - www.toupe.co.uk 2Bass Players - One drummer - No guitar - NO RULES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomend Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I've used one my Alembic series one. That neck is so long that I tune the bass down one whole step and then capo the second fret so I dont have to reach soooo far. Works pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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