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Music Man Caprice: True Boutique Quality
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In the words of the late comedian Mr Robin Harris..(Bey Bey Kids characters ) " WE DONT DIE ,WE MULTIPLY"This thread will never die, muahahahaha! It is the future Caprice Megathread(tm)!
This thread is killing me and the future debt I'm soon to acquire. It's been very interesting to see the opinions develop on the Caprice from when it first came out (just a fender clone) to all the reports now of what a well built and great sounding bass it is. The videos I've seen on it are great too. I'm hoping it will be a bass that gives me all the punch of a Stingray but with a vintage look and tone as well. Soon it will be mine.
Hey - I know it's not a Caprice, but I should note I've listed it's cousin, the Cutlass. I love it, but I'm also gassing for another StingRay - possibly a Starry Night. So, have a look if inclined. 
For Sale - EBMM Cutlass - Diamond Blue/Maple, pristine
For Sale - EBMM Cutlass - Diamond Blue/Maple, pristine
I haven't seen any Cutlasses around Seattle. I'd love to compare it's pup to the Caprice. I understand they are NOT the same.
It's the best Non-Pbass to me.
I bought the same color Cutlass.
The Pickup on the Cutlass is mich hotter than the Caprice
I bought the same color Cutlass.
The Pickup on the Cutlass is mich hotter than the Caprice
Yes, the Cutlass P pickup is way different than the P pickup on the Caprice. The Cutlass has more output, and more thickness/low end. It's a killer sounding bass for sure, but more of a 1-trick pony. It's not as versatile in tone options as the Caprice.
And I'm alone for a few days ... Just dropped off my Caprice with Mike Lull for a setup. I like my actions super low, mostly because I primarily play fretless with very low action. When I switch to fretted, I need it to be as low as possible. Plus I play differently on fretted versus fretless. On fretless, I'm playing melodic lines and shifting around a lot, not doing super-big stretches. On fretted, I'm often playing chordal stuff, ninth chords etc., and when combining stretches like that with higher action, it's fatiguing. Also, I injured my left hand recently, and while I can play my fretlesses just fine (which is great, because I play fretless exclusively in the two bands I'm in right now), the Caprice was hurting me.
Mike spotted a bit of backbow, and also a too-high string height at the nut. He took notes to get it as super-low as possible. Seems like a really nice guy - and I wasn't expecting to deal directly with him when I went in today!
Mike spotted a bit of backbow, and also a too-high string height at the nut. He took notes to get it as super-low as possible. Seems like a really nice guy - and I wasn't expecting to deal directly with him when I went in today!
Mike is really great. I'm gonna take mine in after my show tonight for him to have before my next show later in the month.
Thanks for being the beta tester for me!
I'll probably have him install lighter tuners but to be honest I'm not noticing much dive.
Mike is super fast, and I have the bass back. Much better! He's also just a super nice guy
What strings do these come stock with?
I like them . I don't really see a need to change . Think I'll order another set.
I like them . I don't really see a need to change . Think I'll order another set.
Thanks for the info. First time I've experience these strings . I like them . They feel good .Sound good too.
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I had a hunch these strings were a lighter gauge than what was showing for Regular Slinky. Was able to find the specs on the Ernie Ball Website. Says these come shipped with Super Slinky. That explains why I like the feel so much. Very similar to my TI Flats. Yep, I'll stick with these stick strings for my Caprice. They are lights but they still keep the tone nice and meaty while maintaining great articulation . When both my ears and my fingers like it, no reason to mess with perfection.
I love TI flats as well - they have been my favorite strings for my fretless basses for years. Lately I've been using D'Addario tapes on my main fretless, though, and am loving those.
Back on topic, though, I'm also loving these EB strings on the Caprice. I'm going to try a couple of sets of other strings, but may well stick with the stock ones after all is said and done.
Hey y'all, I've been looking for the new natural and coral red Caprice on the marketplace with no luck. So I called Sweetwater and asked. They ordered a few Natural finish Caprice's back in March that are due to arrive in November, and they have no Coral Red's currently ordered. The guy on the phone said that I could order a Coral Red, but that Ernie Ball usually takes about 6 months to fill their orders. So there you go.
Patience...
Patience...
That is a long wait . When were these new finish options introduced ? Seems like they would have them in dealers by now.
There is a TB member that owned a Coral Red Caprice . It's the only one I've seen.
Glad the diamond blue is my favorite . I already have a Fiesta Red Precision , otherwise that Coral Red would be quite tempting.
I play my Caprice and my Pbass every day.
I've had it less than a month but this bass still amazes me in every way.
There is a TB member that owned a Coral Red Caprice . It's the only one I've seen.
Glad the diamond blue is my favorite . I already have a Fiesta Red Precision , otherwise that Coral Red would be quite tempting.
I play my Caprice and my Pbass every day.
I've had it less than a month but this bass still amazes me in every way.
I'm pretty sure they announced the new colors at winter namm and then made available March 2017 as part of their Spring lineup. Maybe dealers are still holding on old Caprice's and debating whether they will catch on in popularity to make it worth ordering new colors?
I think that's exactly it. And yeah I've seen precisely one Coral Red Caprice for sale which I think was bought by said TB'er. The EB passives are amazing but it's not an easy niche to break into when you're known for active basses and there are SO many variations on that classic P & P/J theme, even if they are really unique. Hopefully just a matter of time before they catch on. That 6-month turnaround is pretty rough lol.
