Capoes

[PUCKBOY99]

What kind do you use, how often do you use it....where do you keep it???

I use one of those Kyser Quick-clamp deals that I clamp to the headstock when I'm not using it...been using it a lot lately though as I'm playing a lot of Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers stuff & they use it extensively at the 2nd or 3rd fret.

The other question I have is...well, 2 questions:

The rubber on these...ever hear of them dry-rotting or damaging the wood on the guitar if left on there?

Also, anyone try one of these:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7...3023552/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/361650/

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Shubb....never liked Kyser.

 

[Illini1330]

Same, I use shubb too. They're small, work the best for me.

 

[y2stevo]

someone robbed my capo..

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Bugger huh...get a Shubb

 

[korovamilkdud]

I've got a Dunlop. I very rarely use it. Comes in handy for checking neck relief though.

 

[Lewguitar]

I also use a brass SHUBB. It's small so it doesn't get in the way and works perfectly. I use it alot on my acoustic guitars...only occasionally on my electrics. I love open strings and that's why I use a capo....when I do use a capo. Lew

 

[tone4days]

kyser works ok for me

 

[y2stevo]

i think i will then

 

[Hoss]

i've got a kyser..........it works ok, but i have been looking at other ones lately...shubb huh?!?!?!

 

[Pepi]

What is it about a capo. I just bought my first on the other day. When I put it on the 3rd fret my acoustic comes to life. Even my wife that never says much about my playing commented that my guitar sounded so nice? It really makes my playing sound better.

I guess I really don't understand what a capo even does?

 

[Curly]

I use the Keyser, but if I got another one it would be the Shubb.

I only use 'em on acoustic.

 

[Vasshu the humanoid typhoon]

Capos are also good for new solidtop acoustic guitars.
just place it and play, after a while find a new key to place it in and play some more, it really opens up the top.

 

[Brian110687]

I have a dunlop, but for some reason i very rarely use it. I think i am going to go get mine and use it now. This thread influenced me! haha

 

[jetjoe002]

Those glider capos suck. My friend has one (or, at least had), and he uses heavy srtings.... on an acoustic!(an Alvarez, mind you) The thing still put it out of tune, behind the nut or when used.

 

[That90'sGuy]

For electric, it's simple. I use the Dunlop Trigger Capo. It rules. It's easy to use, fast, and effective.

A capo is a really integral part of my songwriting. It opens up things for me I wouldn't normally find. It's hard for me to not use one to be honest

 

[Ken]

Shubb all the way.

Had some people bring their guitars in to the shop I work at with a lot of fretboard damage...all of them had the same problem: they all used the Kyser-style capos. Turns out the springs on those things, especially when new, will press the strings down into the fretboard. We stopped stocking them and only stock the Shubbs now because the adjustable tension on them allows you to put only so much pressure on the strings as to make sure each is fretted and not drive them down into the wood.


If you use a Kyser, pay careful attention to the fretboard if you use it often. If the spring isn't worked in, it can wreak havoc on your axe.

 

[Bludave]

I will give you a few to look at.

1. Shubb. Excellent
2. Kyser. Very good
3. There is another one made by a banjo company, I can't remember the name.
4. Hamilton fret spanner. (i use this) I like these because they clamp the string to the fret rather than behind it so I never have to retune after placing it on the fret board. They are hard to find and are not as easy to use as the others but I prefer them. I keep a capo in every guitar case and have never had the rubber dry out.