Members steve_man Posted August 17, 2017 Members Share Posted August 17, 2017 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bucksstudent Posted August 17, 2017 Members Share Posted August 17, 2017 Kyser gets the job done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted August 17, 2017 Members Share Posted August 17, 2017 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members badpenguin Posted August 17, 2017 Members Share Posted August 17, 2017 Always have a Kyser or two floating around. And in a pinch, they work great for clamping down a loose fret! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted August 18, 2017 Members Share Posted August 18, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sammyreynolds01 Posted August 18, 2017 Members Share Posted August 18, 2017 i have a kyser and a planet waves. with the planet waves i don't have to retune after i put it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members no_quarter Posted August 18, 2017 Members Share Posted August 18, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chordite Posted August 18, 2017 Members Share Posted August 18, 2017 Tried quite a few but the Shubb is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted August 18, 2017 Author Members Share Posted August 18, 2017 When Talia has a sale, they'll sell their b-stock for about half price. Totally worth it, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members r0bo01 Posted August 18, 2017 Members Share Posted August 18, 2017 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted August 18, 2017 Members Share Posted August 18, 2017 Here are some other speciality capos, but I haven't tried them. I've always wanted to try a third hand capo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazzer2020 Posted August 19, 2017 Members Share Posted August 19, 2017 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 Shubband is there is no sideways pressure at all on the strings. Slight sideways pressure with Shubb.The D'Addario is also adjustable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members thatsbunk Posted August 19, 2017 Members Share Posted August 19, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrHarryReems Posted August 19, 2017 Members Share Posted August 19, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted August 20, 2017 Author Members Share Posted August 20, 2017 Used my Thalia live for the first time this morning... very impressed! Zero tuning issues, and it looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Verne Andru Posted August 24, 2017 Members Share Posted August 24, 2017 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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