Members Brokepick Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 I just got a Planet Waves NS. Neat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted October 30, 2008 Members Share Posted October 30, 2008 Surprised that this top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PieterH Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Thanks for the support Baba! Incidentally we got to holiday in New Hampshire two years ago, stayed in Dover (which is where I bought my Taylor and my wife bought her Ibanez Talman!) and swam a lot in Winnipesaukee (cold but fun!). Saw baseball in Manchester, water slides at Water Country and fell in love with Portsmouth! Lovely place all around, want to go back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Thanks for the support Baba! Incidentally we got to holiday in New Hampshire two years ago, stayed in Dover (which is where I bought my Taylor and my wife bought her Ibanez Talman!) and swam a lot in Winnipesaukee (cold but fun!). Saw baseball in Manchester, water slides at Water Country and fell in love with Portsmouth! Lovely place all around, want to go back! Portsmouth is a lovely town. If you come back you really should visit the White Mountains. And if you have time, a ride up the coast of Maine to Wiscassett, Boothbay Harbor, Pemaquid Point and Popham Beach will leave you with wonderful memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Michael Martin Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Don't NEED another capo at the momentMe neither. But just wait a few weeks...I lose capos almost as regularly as I lose picks. Or pens. Or sunglasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members S~R~O Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Dang two (2) pages about stinkin Capos....All ya need is a number two (2) pencil and a big ole fat rubber band............Wa'~La ya got a Capo dat will fit anything and no-one will want to steel it......... Now for the next help section; we will include bailing wire and duct-tapeOle' Skool is so Kool ~"be there or be square"~ we don't need no stinkin sto' bot stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Florida_Gator Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Dang two (2) pages about stinkin Capos....All ya need is a number two (2) pencil and a big ole fat rubber band............Wa'~La ya got a Capo dat will fit anything and no-one will want to steel it......... Now for the next help section; we will include bailing wire and duct-tape Ole' Skool is so Kool ~"be there or be square"~ we don't need no stinkin sto' bot stuff I have found that the more dense #3 pencil provides much better innotation. I mean really, why bother with bone saddles if you're gonna hamstring yourself with a #2 capo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members notjoeaverage Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Me neither. But just wait a few weeks...I lose capos almost as regularly as I lose picks. Or pens. Or sunglasses. Maybe you should look into the Glider, be pretty difficult to lose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members S~R~O Posted October 31, 2008 Members Share Posted October 31, 2008 Maybe you should look into the Glider, be pretty difficult to lose it. If ya don't mind the springs rubbing up and down your neck and scrapping the finish off that expensive guitar......Yea the Gliders are the way to go :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Michael Martin Posted November 1, 2008 Members Share Posted November 1, 2008 Dang two (2) pages about stinkin Capos....All ya need is a number two (2) pencil and a big ole fat rubber bandI actually have done that. It's been awhile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bubbalou Posted November 1, 2008 Members Share Posted November 1, 2008 Kyser fan myself. Easy to use and no tuning problems with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members S~R~O Posted November 1, 2008 Members Share Posted November 1, 2008 I have found that the more dense #3 pencil provides much better innotation. I mean really, why bother with bone saddles if you're gonna hamstring yourself with a #2 capo? Gator! I can understand the #3 living over there in Florida. With all the moisture and humidity and such a #2 would get waterlogged mo-easily'r. I also found that the #3 gives better sustain than the #2 all on account of the density's of the wood, or should I say mass of the wood and weight of the lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members asatnutz Posted November 1, 2008 Members Share Posted November 1, 2008 You really should ask a Super Hero, They know all about them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sumpm1 Posted November 2, 2008 Members Share Posted November 2, 2008 To the original poster: I have 2 Kyser classical capos, and they have worked on EVERY guitar that I have played, acoustic and electric. Hey, if it works right? And if you own a steel string capo, it will not be large enough for a classical in the future should you choose so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members masterbuilt Posted November 2, 2008 Members Share Posted November 2, 2008 I'm a Kyser fan for sheer ease of use. I've also never experienced tuning issues with them. I agree with Kyser... reliable and I've been using them for years. I have had to fine-tune a bit, but that is because I use .010 string gauge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeffmo Posted November 3, 2008 Members Share Posted November 3, 2008 this one looks easier to use: http://www.g7th.com/images/g7th_capo_nv_lg.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cripes Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 +1 on the Shubb recommendation! Buy this one and you won't regret it. :poke: Best capo I've ever bought. Wow! Ball bearing! Everythings' going ball bearing these days. (ancient joke) Pretty cool, actually. I have the flat, curved and half-capo Shubbs. I used to use the Dunlop that was basically a Shubb without the lever. It was a little lower in profile over the top. Wore it out. The Shubbs are great though. I'm sure the Kysers are just fine. I just like something that doesn't protrude like them. I was told by a couple electric players that capos are for sissies. Is that true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Wow! Ball bearing! Everythings' going ball bearing these days. (ancient joke) Pretty cool, actually. I have the flat, curved and half-capo Shubbs. I used to use the Dunlop that was basically a Shubb without the lever. It was a little lower in profile over the top. Wore it out. The Shubbs are great though. I'm sure the Kysers are just fine. I just like something that doesn't protrude like them. I was told by a couple electric players that capos are for sissies. Is that true?[/QUOTE] Yes, that is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cripes Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 Yes, that is true. Dang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sumpm1 Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 I was told by a couple electric players that capos are for sissies. Is that true?Yes, that is true. That is a very general statement. The capo CHANGES the way you play a passage. It allows you to use STANDARD chords and play them as you would at the nut, including the fills associated with those chords. That is not a matter of weakness, but an intellectual choice. Let me give you an analogy: My neighbor is chopping some wood with an axe, but he is able to do it with ONE HAND. So he must be very strong right? No, he just uses good technique, and a very sharp blade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tyrone111 Posted November 4, 2008 Members Share Posted November 4, 2008 i bought a shubb hardly notice it small and black works well i thnink i bought a classical one but it works fine on both my flamenco and acoustic guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DigitalRelay Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 I have a Kyser, a couple Dunlop triggers and a Shubb. However, after getting one of these, I prefer it over the others :http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NSCapoBlk/Light, unobtrusive and you can dial in just enough pressure to avoid buzzes without risk of pulling strings out of tune. +1 I bought one a month ago. Have not used my Kyser since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guildfire Posted November 5, 2008 Members Share Posted November 5, 2008 That is a very general statement. The capo CHANGES the way you play a passage. It allows you to use STANDARD chords and play them as you would at the nut, including the fills associated with those chords. That is not a matter of weakness, but an intellectual choice.Let me give you an analogy: My neighbor is chopping some wood with an axe, but he is able to do it with ONE HAND. So he must be very strong right? No, he just uses good technique, and a very sharp blade. I was just having some fun on that one Sumpm1. Of course, capos have their place and everyone who used one is not a weak sissy. Hell I got to use one every once in a while too but I try to avoid them as much as possible. By the way, I'm still trying to figure out your analogy re chopping wood with one hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kimona Posted November 6, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 6, 2008 Bought a Dunlop and a Kyser capo today. They both work very well, but I like the design of the Kyser better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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