Capo for Bass

Zitch · #1 11-08-2010, 04:20 PM

Hopefully I put this in the right section, Im looking at getting a capo for Bass. Been looking at the Dunlop Trigger Capo, easy on easy off. Anyone have experience with these or recommend something that will work well? I tune a whole step down DGCF and would like the capo to go on for standard songs. Any help appreciated.

Gort · #2 11-08-2010, 05:14 PM

I use a Kyser.

lunarpollen · #3 11-08-2010, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gort

I use a Kyser.

Hey that looks like mine! How dare you rip off my image!

dokazaado · #4 11-09-2010, 02:50 AM

yep, Kyser works for me.

2400 · #5 11-09-2010, 02:57 AM

I use the Shubb Lite (http://www.shubb.com/capos/lite.html). I was sceptical at first, but even the lightweight aerospace aluminum could handle the strings (50-105 D'addario Chromes) easily.

I think it's safe to say nearly every brand will work.

deigam · #6 11-09-2010, 03:37 AM

I use planet waves NS capo and it works fine.

Anyway, as suggested above, I think any decent type would work.

Zitch · #7 11-09-2010, 05:19 AM

Thanks for the replies!

C.Linton · #8 11-09-2010, 10:02 AM

I swear I'm not trying to be a smartass, But why would you want to use a capo on a bass?

drewfunk · #9 11-09-2010, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.Linton

I swear I'm not trying to be a smartass, But why would you want to use a capo on a bass?

"...I tune a whole step down DGCF and would like the capo to go on for standard songs. Any help appreciated."

bassbrad · #10 11-09-2010, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.Linton

I swear I'm not trying to be a smartass, But why would you want to use a capo on a bass?

51/2 hours and 8 replies later, it had to come out.

FWIW I use a Kyser capo, I sometimes sit in with a band that plays D standard and just use my lo B 5 string capoed on the 3rd fret so i don't have to transpose licks on the spot.