What capo is everyone using?

[wenis]

I need a solid capo that can work on both electric and acoustics. I've got a couple of old Kyser Elite capos, that work really well but they are sort of flimsy and can damage a neck. So lets hear it.

[DAVIS T. BONE]

It has an adjustment on there to keep from overclamping the strings and pulling them sharp.

[franchelB]

You'll have a "million" responses for the Shubb capo, some for Kyser, a few for Elliott, Glider, Page, and Victor capos...I use Kyser and Glider capos myself, but I also use Jim Dunlop "Adjust-0-Strap" toggle capo...on either my acoustic AND electric guitar...@$5.oo ea. It's the best investment I ever bought for the guitar.

[cvansickle]

Nuttin' but Shubb for me! Electrics, acoustics, sixes, twelves and mandolin.

[Sqwerl]

Kyser works fine here.

[aunchaki]

Originally Posted by wenis

I need a solid capo that can work on both electric and acoustics.

I've got three Kysers, one for each gig bag and one for the church where I play every weekend. Love 'em.

[gottabeash]

kysers until recently, now i use victor capos. the victor isnt as quick to change but i prefer the sound. and btw, ive never had a capo that didnt require retuning. i play almost all open chords so i use them a lot.

s.

[goldtopper]

I used to use Kysers but they pulled the strings so sharp that I switched to Shubb and haven't looked back. I love the Shubbs in that they are easily adjustable, but when I set them very lightly to keep in tune there is the danger of knocking it off by accident.

[BB]

I rarely use a capo, but once in a while, I like to use them for inspiration or to set a different blend with another guitar while recording.

Right now, I have a Dunlop Trigger and a Keyser. They work fairly well. I gave my Shubb to a buddy. Using the Trigger and Keyser gave me a whole new appreciaton for the Shubb. Just a great, simple capo.

I'd like the try the G7, the roller one and a few others.....but, as little as I use em, the ones I have will suffice.

Oh yeah....I also have a "thrid hand" capo. That thing is kind of fun to use for various altered tuning forays. Not the easiest thing in the world to use, but once adjusted, it's loads of fun. Partial capos flip my lip also. I'd love to have the mans to make my own for various altered tunings.

[saunders.jesse]

My current choice is the Dunlop Trigger. It keeps things pretty well in tune, and goes on & off easilly.

I still have a Victor & Shubb as backups. They're great capos too, but I find that I prefer the speed & ease of the Trigger.

FWIW, I never capo my electrics. If it's an odd key I'll play bar chords or higher inversions. I know lots of people capo 'em, but it's just not something I've done, so all my comments are related to acoustics with 12's or 13's.

[Telecaster65]

Kyser

Fast and precise

[moonshiner]

I used to use kysers.. but they have fallen out of favor with me..

Shubbs...

[Tylercaster]

Wonder what makes these so pricey........

http://www.elliottcapos.com/CaposGuitar.html

[Bopcat]

Paige. Minimal effect on tuning and small enough so left hand doesn't bump against it. Works on all necks acoustic/electric.

[red57strat]

Shubb Deluxe. I like the little roller.

My Keyser is my backup and setup capo.

[wenis]

Originally Posted by Tylercaster

Wonder what makes these so pricey........

http://www.elliottcapos.com/CaposGuitar.html

Thanks for the link. That's the same basic design as the old Kyser elite I've used for years, only it looks improved. Kyser stopped making them years ago.


I need to try a Shubb, the Kyser Elite does not disturb intonation, but it's kind of a pain to get on, the padding always falls off, and the darn thing can hurt the neck. I hate neck dings!!!! I wind up obsessing over neck dings if I can feel them with my thumb.

[Five Finger Fender Fiend]

I've got a shubb and a Keyser. Both work really well.

[Grin'n'pick]

Shubb deluxe. Does the job for me.

[bigericplatt]

The Elliott is the nicest I've owned.

Also own Shubb and Kyser (and a John Pearse, and a few others). 90 percent of use is Kyser.

Why? it fits the curve of the Tele easily, will also fit on my acoustic with the thin neck and is predictable from guitar to guitar.

Some folks think the Kyser pulls out of tune too much or can damage the neck. Never found that to be an issue. Must be lucky.

That's way too many words to say something simple.

[GuitarJonz]

I always got a kick out of these Bird-of-paradise capos. Pretty goofy looking IMO, do people actually use these things??




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[SinnerBoy61]

Shubb..

I actually just bought my girlfriend her first capo yesterday at GC in knoxville, and made sure it was a shubb ;)

[Paul G.]

I've got a couple of Kysers, but the can definitely dent a large mahogany neck.

The Shubbs take longer to use, but are easier on the equipment. They also have a lower profile so it's less of a burden to play close to the capo.

P.

[plectrally challenged]

For me the Shubb works the best taking all things into consideration... and they sell replacement parts (the rubber sleeve and the little plastic end). I did have trouble with that little plastic end unscrewing and falling off but fixed it with a drop of stud and bearing seal. (available at your auto parts store).

Bob

[Scott S]

I bought a Kyser when I first started playing, and haven't needed another one. Placing it just behind the fret minimizes any tuning problems.

[LOTF]

I use both a Shubb and 2 Kysers, but only on acoustic. I prefer the Shubb but use the Kysers where I'll have to be changing a lot as they are much faster to change frets with.

[lpacilio]

I use a G7 and have a couple of Elliotts of different widths that I like for acoustics.

Both brands tend to keep the guitar in close to perfect tune in use. Other brands have failed me in this respect.

[rand z]

ive found that kyser capos are good for positions from the 5th fret down to the nut. and, if you dont bend any strings.

if you bend strings, or capo higher up the fretboard, stick with an adjustable tension capo like shubb or some dunlops. then it wont pull on the strings any more than necessary (and pull them sharp).

and, a shubbs "spongy" surface hold the strings in place better (imho) when you make bends.

i once asked peter mayer from jimmy buffett's coral reefer band, who religiously uses a kyser capo on his wonderful acoustic guitar playing, if he finds that the kyser puts too much tension on the strings and pulls him sharp from the rest of his band (the peter mayer group).

he said, "yeah?! it does!"


*@^#&*$#&!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?


different strokes...


rand z tropicalsoul.net

[Steve G]

er.. Shubb.

[catmanjones35]

I used to use Kyser quick release, but they always made the strings a little sharp. I recently purchased this new one from Planet Waves designed by Ned Steinberger. It has an adjustment wheel for tension and I have to say that it performs wonderfully.

[all_identaties_taken]

Kyser, it's good and dosent scratch.

[Johnny Caster]

Anyone ever try one these?
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...apo?sku=361130

[all_identaties_taken]

Not tried that but I have troed some modded Kysers that preoduce the same effect. Personally I just retune.

[Volvoguy]

G7 all the way!!!!! I used to always use the Shubb, as the Kysers pulled things out of tune. Then once we got the brand new shipment of G7's in at my store, I decided to try one out (Gotta love staff discounts). Never looked back! Just squeeze it to how tight you want, and there's NO way that things moving. The prices came down on them, they were about $60 when we got them, now we sell them for $42 or so. I highly encourage people to try them out!!!

[jdimitri]

I have a shubb (well, used to, someone stole it, ordered a deluxe one) and a G7th.
I gotta say i prefer the shubb, i really think it does sound better and smaller, making my left hand more 'free'
The shubb rarely comes off randomly (only happened to me like once or twice)
I do use the G7 sometime just because it costed me so much and it looks cool :D

[stephent2]

the G7 is a great capo, doesn't cause tuning issues, very easy to use and adjustable.