@baylorjosephson Yes... but they're different. You can still play harmoncs at the 19th fret, but they will be an octave higher than usual. The same is true at the 7th fret. Harmonics at the 5th fret are normal.
This was done with a simple Distortion / Overdrive pedal, straight into an acoustic amp with a little added reverb. No noise gate, unless the video camera was doing it on its own.
This one is standard tuning, but I do use open tunings a lot. Open tunings can help because the harmonics are more likely to be in the right key. If your playing style already makes use of the open strings, the Harmonic Capo should work well for you.
@weaseltrap why would it ever be in the wrong key? I mean, if the only harmonics that are occurring from the harmonic capo are all an octave above the open string, so anytime you play an open string, you would get the same note just an octave higher. So the harmonics are always going to be in the same key as long as you're playing open strings that are in the right key.
@weaseltrap why would it ever be in the wrong key? I mean, if the only harmonics that are occurring from the harmonic capo are all an octave above the open string, so anytime you play an open string, you would get the same note just an octave higher. So the harmonics are always going to be in the same key as long as you're playing open strings that are in the right key.
You have it right. The harmonics are always the same notes as the open strings, just an octave higher. What I was trying to say (badly) was that if those notes don't fit in the tune you are playing, the harmonics won't either. When I use an open tuning, it is partly to make that less of a problem. If you tune your guitar so all the open strings and their harmonics "fit" in the key you are playing, you get more opportunities to play them. That's all I meant.
No. The rubber pads have to be very soft and touch the strings lightly to produce good harmonics. Conventional capos need a much harder rubber, so it can't do both. Sorry.
It transposes the open strings up an octave but allows normal playing otherwise. In the opening riffs, the second note in each triplet is a pulled-off harmonic. The other notes are "normal" tapping.
Watch my Harmonic Capo Tutorial for a more detailed explanation.
With the capo at the 12th, could I still use the harmonics at the 19th?
baylorjosephson 6 months ago
@baylorjosephson Yes... but they're different. You can still play harmoncs at the 19th fret, but they will be an octave higher than usual. The same is true at the 7th fret. Harmonics at the 5th fret are normal.
weaseltrap 6 months ago
HOW MUCH FOR ONE OF THESE?
superstriker00 6 months ago
I don't throw the word fuckin' around lightly, but that was fuckin' cool! :)
laughingboy0068 1 year ago
are you using any sort of noise gate or anything to keep the noise down? sounds very nice...just ordered one
randyzvideos 2 years ago
Hey thanks for the order!
This was done with a simple Distortion / Overdrive pedal, straight into an acoustic amp with a little added reverb. No noise gate, unless the video camera was doing it on its own.
weaseltrap 2 years ago
This is an amazing invention great work Bob!
PaulsOats 2 years ago
youre awesome man i loved youre playing! :)
mrm4xim4m 2 years ago
in this video are you using an open-tuning?
and would you recommend using an open-tuned guitar for a harmonic capo or can a standard or even drop-D tuning?
musicfreak1138 2 years ago
This one is standard tuning, but I do use open tunings a lot. Open tunings can help because the harmonics are more likely to be in the right key. If your playing style already makes use of the open strings, the Harmonic Capo should work well for you.
weaseltrap 2 years ago
@weaseltrap why would it ever be in the wrong key? I mean, if the only harmonics that are occurring from the harmonic capo are all an octave above the open string, so anytime you play an open string, you would get the same note just an octave higher. So the harmonics are always going to be in the same key as long as you're playing open strings that are in the right key.
goldensleeves 5 months ago
@weaseltrap why would it ever be in the wrong key? I mean, if the only harmonics that are occurring from the harmonic capo are all an octave above the open string, so anytime you play an open string, you would get the same note just an octave higher. So the harmonics are always going to be in the same key as long as you're playing open strings that are in the right key.
goldensleeves 5 months ago
You have it right. The harmonics are always the same notes as the open strings, just an octave higher. What I was trying to say (badly) was that if those notes don't fit in the tune you are playing, the harmonics won't either. When I use an open tuning, it is partly to make that less of a problem. If you tune your guitar so all the open strings and their harmonics "fit" in the key you are playing, you get more opportunities to play them. That's all I meant.
weaseltrap 5 months ago
i so need one of these!
daplayer 2 years ago
Perfect birthday present for any guitarist I think.. ;-)
Want one!
killerbiene243 3 years ago
what kind of robot are you?
yearofrolling 3 years ago
According to the owner's manual, I'm an EVIL robot, but I'm programmed not to believe that sort of thing.
Nice Gecko, BTW.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
Great. What kind of amp are you using?
MitchRulzWorld 3 years ago
I don't own a proper amp for electric guitar anymore. I was using an AER acoustic amp with a distortion pedal for this demo.
When I was much younger, I used to play through a Marshall 50-watt amp. I sounded a lot different then...
weaseltrap 3 years ago
Nice! Marshall and Fender is a good combination. Same thing with a Marshall and a Gibson! But hey, no one can afford those :)
MitchRulzWorld 2 years ago
I don't get it, but I freaking love it!
barefootmessiah 3 years ago
can you strap it down to be a full capo??
coreprik 3 years ago
No. The rubber pads have to be very soft and touch the strings lightly to produce good harmonics. Conventional capos need a much harder rubber, so it can't do both. Sorry.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
wow, when im practicing, i always think this is how good i want to get, and your capo is sweet!
Soloman55101 3 years ago
It helps the sales when you're playing like Michael Angelo Batio. LOL!!!!
I just bought one BTW. Great stuff. I can't wait.
guitarslinger213 3 years ago
cool stuff 5*
Griphith23 3 years ago
O.O
I'm So Getting One!
guitardedforyou 3 years ago
I love you, Bob. You really need to record some new stuff!
tuggmcgroin 4 years ago
how the hell does that thing work?
moonspray91 4 years ago
It transposes the open strings up an octave but allows normal playing otherwise. In the opening riffs, the second note in each triplet is a pulled-off harmonic. The other notes are "normal" tapping.
Watch my Harmonic Capo Tutorial for a more detailed explanation.
weaseltrap 4 years ago
okay, thanks
moonspray91 4 years ago
awsome men!!! nice to hear it!!!
olexy69 4 years ago
Amazing technique. I really need one of those. I can already hear all the different phrasing I could do with one, in my head.
drone655321 4 years ago
beautiful! ....now i REALLY miss my guitars....
Israphelle 4 years ago
ahh once again another great video! Any plans for an album! Or even new material! I would love to hear something!
Zeppelin211 4 years ago
Way cool!
girlganja 4 years ago
great stuff there, i gotta add that to my Christmas list along with an ebow hehe.
nuentoter 4 years ago
Lol! Not many shopping days left... If you want one of these babies by Christmas you'd better order it FAST!
weaseltrap 4 years ago
Absolutely fascinating!!
Moosie
anmoose 4 years ago