• From: BELGIUM
  • Registered: 2007-01-27
  • Posts: 3,403

Topic: CAPODASTRES or CAPOS: THE BEST?

I don't think we have a topic, discussing capos.
There are of course different types.
What capo is considered as the best, because a lot and mostly cheap capos, placed on the second or the third fret, cause quit soon a "stay-in-tune" problem.
I found some on the online music stores.
- G7th 405 Performance Guitar Capo = 39.99$ and comments are VERY POSITIVE
- Dunlop Trigger Classical Guitar Capo = 14.99$
There are even 2 special capos:
- Kyser Short Cut 3-String Acoustic Guitar Capo, covers 3 strings only = 14.99$
- Kyser Drop D Capo = 19.95$

Who can help me and probably a lot of others about capos, which is the best, what capo do you use? I still use an old capo, and it is a real good one compared to some old "classic" capos I've got

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  • From: UK
  • Registered: 2007-09-16
  • Posts: 369

Re: CAPODASTRES or CAPOS: THE BEST?

The only capo you'll ever need is a Shubb.

http://www.musicstreet.co.uk/shubb-capo … db5df7f0c5

I got one of those for £3 because the shop I ordered it from had run out of cheap ones.

  • From: Lanarkshire, Scotland
  • Registered: 2008-02-03
  • Posts: 26

Re: CAPODASTRES or CAPOS: THE BEST?

I like the spring loaded Kyser capo, around £12.00 or so

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  • From: Detroit Lakes , Mn , USA
  • Registered: 2008-01-30
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Re: CAPODASTRES or CAPOS: THE BEST?

Hi Guys ,
   I've used the Dunlop
" trigger " capo for years .
   Can't imagine using anything different . For me it's quicker and easier to put on than the Kysers .........

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  • From: A black hole in deep space
  • Registered: 2007-10-28
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Re: CAPODASTRES or CAPOS: THE BEST?

clansman i have a kyser it does the job and i dont have a stay in tune problem most people who use a capo dont posistion it correctly on the fretboard and that usually causes the guitar to have a tuneing problem

clansman1973 wrote:

I like the spring loaded Kyser capo, around £12.00 or so

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  • From: Stockton Ca
  • Registered: 2007-10-19
  • Posts: 192

Re: CAPODASTRES or CAPOS: THE BEST?

I use a spring style dunlop,  It's quick and easy to use,  I've never had tuning issues, and I can just clamp it to the head stock when it's not in use.

  • Registered: 2007-03-24
  • Posts: 1,108

Re: CAPODASTRES or CAPOS: THE BEST?

mixter102 wrote:

I use a spring style dunlop,  It's quick and easy to use,  I've never had tuning issues, and I can just clamp it to the head stock when it's not in use.

same here. had it for 20 years. It must be pretty good; I've never considered another

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  • Registered: 2006-03-04
  • Posts: 28

Re: CAPODASTRES or CAPOS: THE BEST?

who needs a capo!!!!....serouisly im not joking...
its allobut learning the songs with capos/or in differnt tunings
then transcribing them... it saves your strings from not having to change them around and your tuning from the capo...
PLUS...they are a bit ugly
...
cept maybe a wrapround jim dunlop...but they arent the best tho...http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/jd-11cd/10523

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then why do i play the guitar???
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