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Capo use during setup?

#5
I bought a Kyser 12 string capo... plenty of tension for a bass setup, and plenty wide as well... I use it for both 4 (1.5", at nut) and 5 string setups (1.75", at nut).

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I have a kyser as well, it works great, but I also already had it for my 6 string (guitar.) They run about $20. I looked online and there are seriously capos for $2. If it's only purpose was set ups, I'd roll the dice and try a $2 capo.

Maybe someone can chime in that's tried one...
 
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Without something to hold a string down at one end, at least, it is difficult to hold the string at the first and last fret and slip a feeler gauge under the 7th. If you can do all that, please let us know how you grew the third arm. :laugh: Oh yes, and the ever popular pics or it didn’t happen!
 
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Spidey2112 said:
I bought a Kyser 12 string capo... plenty of tension for a bass setup, and plenty wide as well... I use it for both 4 (1.5", at nut) and 5 string setups (1.75", at nut).

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How wide is the fretting pad on that? My Emerald 12 Bass Baritone is 2&1/2" at the 7th fret, any chance it's wide enough? Haven't found the specs on their site yet.
 
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I just ballpark it by eye, then flatten the neck out 'til it starts to buzz on the 1st 5 frets - then add relief 'til it doesn't buzz there... It usually ends up between .010"-.015" that way, and gives me the best action each individual neck is capable of for my playing style/technique...
 
#12
You can use a straightedge that spans from the first fret to where the neck meets the body. If you use a capo, it doesn't need to be wide enough to reach all the way across the neck. Anything that will hold a string down against the first fret is good enough.
 
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bholder said:
How wide is the fretting pad on that? My Emerald 12 Bass Baritone is 2&1/2" at the 7th fret, any chance it's wide enough? Haven't found the specs on their site yet.
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@bholder, if no one else chimes in, I can get the measurement for you, later.

I sent them an email, @10:48... they may not be in, today, but let's see how good their customer support is. IIRC, I contacted them regarding the capo, and they were awesome!
 
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Turnaround said:
You can use a straightedge that spans from the first fret to where the neck meets the body. If you use a capo, it doesn't need to be wide enough to reach all the way across the neck. Anything that will hold a string down against the first fret is good enough.
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So I should be focused on holding down the E string only or just holding down one string at a time as I go across the fretboard?
 
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CallMeAl said:
I have a kyser as well, it works great, but I also already had it for my 6 string (guitar.) They run about $20. I looked online and there are seriously capos for $2. If it's only purpose was set ups, I'd roll the dice and try a $2 capo.

Maybe someone can chime in that's tried one...
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Yeah, that’s why I am interested in the elastic capos... inexpensive! Its only purpose would be to serve for setups.
 

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