Members cobalt-60 Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Well, I've been playing seriously for about a year now, and suddenly I've realized, "hey, I don't have a capo! What a great way to make the limited amount of cords I know sort of sound like new ones". But, what do I pick! Something under $15 and on the musicians friend website, since I buying an Arion Tuner off of there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mueller Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Kyser-QuickChange-Capo-6String?sku=361600 Works fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NewBAM Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 its a capo. dont put too much thought into it. when it comes down to it, they do the same thing. ive seen some for like $30. dont do that. go with the one posted...i think thats the one i have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MrSage Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members utterhack Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Originally posted by NewBAM its a capo. dont put too much thought into it. when it comes down to it, they do the same thing. ive seen some for like $30. dont do that. go with the one posted...i think thats the one i have. "It's a guitar/amp/overdrive pedal/pick/set of strings/etcetcetc. dont put too much thought into it..." Anyway, the correct answer is:$14.99 and insanely good.http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Planet-Waves-NS-Aluminum-Screw-Type-Capo?sku=365244 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kpd78 Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 i've got one of those Kysers and also a Shubb Deluxe S1 the Shubb is much better in that you can adjust the downward pressure on the strings - which is useful when using the capo higher up the neck.i paid around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members S.L.B. Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 If it is acoustic I would recomend something like this for one reason; You can loosen it slide it all the way down and leave it on the nut so you never have to hunt for it. I have 8 of the Kysers simply because I'd misplace it and buy another one, then eventually I just bought enough to have one in each electric case.......But I use this style on my Acoustic with great sucuess (intonation is better too).....http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/John-Pearse-Ol-Reliable-6String-Capo?sku=360601 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members angus_old Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 i like the three fingers capo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members StevoHuff Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 I second the planet waves notion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cobalt-60 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Crap! Too many choices! Garrrghhh! I'm lookin at the Kyser and Planet Waves one. The Planet Waves one looks damn sexy, thats for sure. Next I need a slide, I suppose thats one ya have to try out in person, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members p90teleman Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Shubb or Kyser. That's what all the pros use.I prefer Shubb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members utterhack Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Serious capo users (i.e., bluegrassers for whom "if it ain't Martin, it ain't a guitar") do tend to go with the Kyser and Shubb models, though the G7th appears to be picking up some steam.Based on your needs though, I do think that in addition to being a nifty piece of industrial design courtesy of Ned Steinberger (i.e., "sexy"), it's super-light, insanely easy to use, and yet, somehow, cheap.Capos have certainly come a long way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 I've got the Kyser and the Shubb - the Kyser is a whole lot easier to use on the fly, the Shubb has to be adjusted each time you swap positions due to the different thicknesses of the neck at various positions. Plus, the Kyser can clamp right to your headstock or strap. I guess one important thing to consider if you're doing a lot of open tunings is the question of applying equal pressure across the fretboard - sometimes if you do a lot of slacked tunings a capo can really mess with your intonation if it isn't even across all 6 strings. I've never had that issue with the Kyser with the tunings I use (mostly double drop D and open G), but if you do a lot of lower tunings I guess it could become an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inscho Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Originally posted by utterhack thats no capo......thats a crapo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CapnMarvel Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Since evidently 13 responses to a question about capos arent enough, I'll toss my hat in the ring for the Kyser. None of this adjustment crap, just a bunch of metal, some rubber, and a big {censored}ing spring. If it doesn't mash those strings down, nothing will. I've had one for...gawd, 15 years now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members utterhack Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Originally posted by CapnMarvel Since evidently 13 responses to a question about capos arent enough, I'll toss my hat in the ring for the Kyser.... I've had one for...gawd, 15 years now? Time to try something new, mang I'm telling you, the Planet Waves/Steinberger is genius! Genius! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cobalt-60 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Originally posted by utterhack Based on your needs though, I do think that in addition to being a nifty piece of industrial design courtesy of Ned Steinberger (i.e., "sexy"), it's super-light, insanely easy to use, and yet, somehow, cheap.[/img] Well, art is my first love, so usually the better looking things wind up in my collection. Anybody else want to vouch for the all-sexy Planet Waves over the fugly, but dependable Kyser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orangedrink Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 +1 on Kyser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretShock Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Originally posted by NewBAM its a capo. dont put too much thought into it. when it comes down to it, they do the same thing. ive seen some for like $30. dont do that. go with the one posted...i think thats the one i have. Actually there's a big difference between really cheap capo's and a good one. Those old dunlop ones that look like elastic as posted by Utterhack above are useless. I like the Shubb ones myself, and have a pair that I have been using for over 15 years with no problems. The shubbs keep the string tension nice and stable so you don't have to keep retuning every time you put the capo on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members surfcat Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 I have a Dunlop Trigger one-similar to the Kyser, but lately it's started to fall apart where the joint is and has to be put back together-not very convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JDandCoke Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 i got one of theseits the best capo ive ever used... i can put it on my guitar with one hand in about 1 second. it stays there, it doesnt need adjusting when changing fret. durable. just perfect. wish it looked cooler/more vintage.http://www.g7th.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members utterhack Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 ^ Most expensive capo IN TEH WORLD At, like, 35 bucks US... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JDandCoke Posted January 3, 2007 Members Share Posted January 3, 2007 Originally posted by utterhack ^ Most expensive capo IN TEH WORLD At, like, 35 bucks US... worth every penny.i had the standard schub one before i lost it.just the way its clamps on, no possible damage to the neck if its too tight. wont ever be too loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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