Members Tom B. Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I use this It serves it's purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dave L Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 Another vote for the Bird of Paradise here! I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bendafender Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have a capo similar to the Fender one that I use on occasion on my 4 string bass. It works well, though I don't use a capo all that often. Variaxes don't need physical capos, they can change pitch on individual strings as needed and can switch in the middle of a song too. I usually have 1 song per show that my pitch-shifted variax 700 trem handles with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KwadGuy Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have a capo similar to the Fender one that I use on occasion on my 4 string bass. It works well, though I don't use a capo all that often.Variaxes don't need physical capos, they can change pitch on individual strings as needed and can switch in the middle of a song too. I usually have 1 song per show that my pitch-shifted variax 700 trem handles with ease. Not true for 12 string mode. The Variaxes cannot be shifted for the 12 string emulations. For those, you need a physical Capo. That said, the 12 string emulations aren't very good anyway. (I have both a Variax 300 electric and a 700 "acoustic" and the 12 strings in both are iffy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted September 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 that's nice about the Variax...but I don't own/want one... I need to find one of these G7th models and try it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DenverDave Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 They are great capos - especially if you end up using a capo on an electric guitar (which tend to drop out of tune easily when capo'd due to lower string tension). I use Kyser's on my acoustics and because they are worn in I don't have tuning issues with them, but the G7's are the best new capo design in years. If I need a new capo I'm buying one of those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RaVenCAD Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have the Planet Waves capo, and it's great. Super small, easy to use, serves the purpose..Mine is black though, cuz I got it as part of a beta test done at Guitar.com (back before it was the complete pile of fecal goo you see today..) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 Okay -- I bought one. Just one, because in the shop it was TWENTY-FARKIN-FIVE OF OUR ENGLISH POUNDS. I'll get the second one online as soon as I can research a better price. Also bought a coupla sets of the new Ernie Ball coated Slink acoustic strings -- one for my reso, one for my wood-bodied regular acoustic. If I like 'em, they'll become my standard string as soon as I've used up my stock of Martin 80/20 Phosphor Bronze ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pine Apple Slim Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 The real question is this capo worth the money?http://www.elliottcapos.com/CaposMcKinney.html The answer is yes, if your a serious capo user. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted September 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 took 3 to discover you dont like them? Slow learner? I've had them forever...and some were given to me...I just thought all capos were that way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yngtchie Blacksteen Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I have one of those, I like it a lot! Best capo I've ever used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members glassberg Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 I think it is worth every penny. I used some left over money I had on my trade in for my acoustic and I think it's worth every penny. It works so well and is just so convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slodge Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 Has anyone tried the G7 Nashville capo? It's a more traditional design and less expensive (about $20.) I haven't had the chance to try one out yet, anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ak47dragunov Posted September 2, 2008 Members Share Posted September 2, 2008 take a pencil, two rubberbands and be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted September 3, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 Has anyone tried the G7 Nashville capo?It's a more traditional design and less expensive (about $20.)I haven't had the chance to try one out yet, anyone else? Just looks like a glorified Kyser to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slodge Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 Just looks like a glorified Kyser to me... Yeah, that's how it looks to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tatter Posted September 3, 2008 Members Share Posted September 3, 2008 Okay -- I bought one. Just one, because in the shop it was TWENTY-FARKIN-FIVE OF OUR ENGLISH POUNDS. I'll get the second one online as soon as I can research a better price. Also bought a coupla sets of the new Ernie Ball coated Slink acoustic strings -- one for my reso, one for my wood-bodied regular acoustic. If I like 'em, they'll become my standard string as soon as I've used up my stock of Martin 80/20 Phosphor Bronze ... I've just bought one of theses excellent capo's from here, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted September 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 How exactly do these work? Pics of them open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members songsforbears Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 Eh, I still think the Shubb wins. Either would be better than a Kyser though. No tension adjustment for the fail for the K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kevorkazito Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 Absolutely, and they have come down in price in the last year. I got a couple and have been giving all my other's to friends. I leave it clamped on permanently on one guitar's headstock. It's cleary the best one out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StratoSlacker Posted September 5, 2008 Members Share Posted September 5, 2008 I'll stick with one of these FAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members steve_man Posted September 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 Just gave it a thorough testing -- works great. I jut got sick of showing up at jams, borrowing an acoustic, slapping the Shubb onto it, getting clunks and pings and having to borrow another capo ... This is the slickest and most efficient capo I've ever used -- and it doesnt look like a coat-hook. Endorsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Burningleaves Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 kyser ftw That's what I use. Not a huge capo user but the kyser fits the bill well for the time I spend with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fmw Posted September 6, 2008 Members Share Posted September 6, 2008 I still think it would make more sense to learn how to play chord forms up the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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