Zero-Fret Set-up

[Tritone]

When I set the string height on my basses, I place a capo at the first fret to take the nut height out of the equation. My question is, is this necessary with a zero-fret instrument? I'm thinking no, because the zero fret is "acting" as the first fret, but I would like to be sure.

Thanks in advance..

 

[Magneto]

When I set the string height on my basses, I place a capo at the first fret to take the nut height out of the equation. My question is, is this necessary with a zero-fret instrument? I'm thinking no, because the zero fret is "acting" as the first fret, but I would like to be sure.

Thanks in advance..

When you set the string height? Or are you referring to a neck relief check?
I must be missing something because I can't see why you use the capo for adjusting string height. Using it for checking neckbow/relief is helpful.
If you are talking about relief, I would think that you would use the capo just the same way as with a bass without a zero fret.

Mag...

 

[maurilio]

When I set the string height on my basses, I place a capo at the first fret to take the nut height out of the equation. My question is, is this necessary with a zero-fret instrument? I'm thinking no, because the zero fret is "acting" as the first fret, but I would like to be sure.

Thanks in advance..

Hi,
you're thinking correctly... (if the zero fret was done correctly!)

Mo'

 

[Magneto]

Hi,
you're thinking correctly... (if the zero fret was done correctly!)

Mo'

Could you please explain this for me? I'm probably missing something, and I hate it when that happens

Why would one want to capo-down the strings at the first fret to set string height?

Thanks..

Mag...

 

[Tritone]

Yeah, I was really refering to relief, although I also do it when I set my saddle height (it's been a long day ). I do use the capo to set saddle height for all my basses, though. It's just a bit more consistant way for me to have a standard reference. I might be totally off the mark, but that's what has worked for me.

Thanks!