Capos.... what's the current champion in your book?

[steve_man]

I know that some people think of capos as cheating, but I use them all the time. In fact, I probably have way too many of them. I own several Kysers, a couple Planet Waves, a G7th, and just recently purchase a Thalia. Been experimenting with them all, trying to find the best fit for me.

 

Of all of them, my Planet Waves, G7th, and the new Thalia seem to be my favorites. Just do not seem to bend notes out of tune as those like the Kysers and Dunolops.

 

Which one is your favorite?

[Bucksstudent]

Kyser gets the job done.

[Grant Harding]

I've had and lost several, but my Shubbs are still going and never cause any issues. They work great and fit easily in my pocket (even the key pocket).

[badpenguin]

Always have a Kyser or two floating around. And in a pinch, they work great for clamping down a loose fret!

[DeepEnd]

I like Shubb, I've used them for years, but I have a Planet Waves that's pretty good. Never been willing to spend enough to try a G7. I want something with adjustable tension, which leaves out Kyser.

[sammyreynolds01]

i have a kyser and a planet waves. with the planet waves i don't have to retune after i put it on.

[no_quarter]

Shubb definitely gets my vote. I used a Dunlop for years (great capo in its own right, by the way) but I saw a lot of country and bluegrass players with Shubbs on their guitars so I thought I'd give it a go and I love the ease of use. Snaps right into place, tension can be adjusted, and it's not as thick and obtrusive as my Dunlop. Again, not an indictment of Dunlop, Kyser, or any other company. In my opinion, I just think Shubb does it best.

[Chordite]

Tried quite a few but the Shubb is best.

[steve_man]

When Talia has a sale, they'll sell their b-stock for about half price. Totally worth it, IMO.

[r0bo01]

if you want to get tricky, you could try a spider capo. they do work, i use one for my open tuned slide guitar(s) with no problems...

[Grant Harding]

Here are some other speciality capos, but I haven't tried them. I've always wanted to try a third hand capo:

 

 

[Jazzer2020]

Was using Shubb for a long time but recently started using a D'Addario. Although it is bigger/clunkier, it weighs about the same as the Shubb

and is there is no sideways pressure at all on the strings. Slight sideways pressure with Shubb.

The D'Addario is also adjustable.

 

[thatsbunk]

I have a G7th & a Kyser. I like the G7th insofar as I find it doesn't pull the strings sharp like the Kyser does.

 

The Kyser's a bit easier to operate though... I'ts a godsend when changing strings on my Bigsby equipped guitars & mandolin.

 

[MrHarryReems]

I have a few Planet Waves, and a G7th. The G7th is the hands down winner. It has the softest touch, which means it has the least effect on tuning.

[steve_man]

Used my Thalia live for the first time this morning... very impressed! Zero tuning issues, and it looks fantastic.

[Verne Andru]

I got one of these back in the day

 

 

Has worked well over the years (few alternatives) but not so well on smaller necks and things like tenors and mandos. So I got one of these:

 

 

These sell for a few bucks on Amazon if you're willing to wait for the slow boat from China. If in a hurry the same thing sells for around $20 with a brand name on it.