Need a capo

[dsouza.b.a]

OK so in almost 30 years of playing guitar I have never, ever used a capo. I need to get one for this band camp thing I am doing because supposedly we are going to use a capo for the rhythm parts of Hotel California. Can anyone recommend what capo to buy? I wouldn't even know where to start...except I would probably prefer a quick change type with the big obtrusive handles.

[MEP]

The capo that works best for me is the Shubb Deluxe. It doesn't pull the strings out of tune.

[Daenius]

+1 on the Shubb Deluxe

Great compact design, doesn't affect string tuning, secures well and it's adjustable, and it doesn't look like an ugly clothes pin

[dsouza.b.a]

ok I will check it out. Thanks!

[tom]

shuns are great, but not fast to use. planet waves has a spring type with an adjustable spring so you can keep the tension low for tuning stability and still move it around quickly. it is big and ugly but not bad for weight.

[marzzz]

http://www.g7th.com/home.aspx ("")
G7th Capos

Ridiculously well engineered, very compact, quick to use, doesn't pull strings out of tune. They will be just around the corner from you Tom in Hall E next week at NAMM. Seriously, check them out.

[strat56]

http://www.g7th.com/home.aspx ("")
G7th Capos

Ridiculously well engineered, very compact, quick to use, doesn't pull strings out of tune. They will be just around the corner from you Tom in Hall E next week at NAMM. Seriously, check them out.

+1 on the G7th. My favorite capo, even over the Shubb.

[Pietro]

Capo junkie here. This Planet Waves is clearly my favorite. I think it's the one that Tom is talking about.

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NSTriActionBLK?adpos=1o1&creative=55397627521&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CLm95Ibxs8oCFQMMaQodmuQCSw

G7 is awesome, but pricey, and doesn't work well when you are leaving the bottom string un-capoed as I often do.

Shubb is great, but if you are switching between, say, fret 3 and fret 7, you have to re-adjust the thumbscrew.

[dsouza.b.a]

ok I ended up going with one not mentioned yet (to save money :D ). I went with the Dunlop trigger capo. Got a nickel finished one for $10 delivered from MF. I did not want to mess with any thumbscrews because, at least for this song, I am going to have to uncapo at some point before the solo. I will report back on how it does. If poorly, I might try that Planet Waves one.

[pipedwho]

Capo junkie here too. I use capos for at least half of the songs I play.

My #1 (gets used 99% of the time when I need a capo) is also the PW/d'Addario trigger with adjustable spring capo that pietro mentioned above. I have 2 spares - one in the case, and one in my gig bag that I lend to people should the need arise. I cannot live without this capo on my acoustic / Crowdster as it lives on the headstock when I don't need it, and can be quickly put into place or back to the headstock in less under 2 seconds - one handed. (No need to adjust the tension - just clip on/off).

The advantage of the PW adjustable spring vs other trigger capos like the Kayser/Dunlop/etc, is that adjustable tension control. The Kaysers always pulled my strings sharp unless I set it right on the fret (which isn't comfortable for playing). But, I can adjust the tension on the PW to suit the guitar (and capo position if it needs to be up past the 4th fret). The PW is also quite narrow, so it doesn't get in the way as much as some of the wider ones (of which I have a bunch of different brands).

Shubb is my #2 as they are cheap, small, narrow, easy to use, and can be set to work with electrics that require super a super light touch. All my electrics have one in the case. But it's hard to use with just one hand, and won't clip to the headstock. So good for infrequent or emergency use when ultra light tension control is required.

The G7th was cool (I had the original when it first came out), but I could never get it to clip to the headstock, and therefore resorted to hanging it on the music stand. That lasted about a month before it went 'missing' when I forgot to take it off the stand on load out. It wasn't anywhere near as quick to move around frets or on/off as the PW, so I never replaced it. On par with Shubb and maybe a little easier to use live with one hand, but heavier, more expensive and wider.

I've used other expensive and exotic capos, but always come back to my #1 and #2. The others sit in a drawer, or get given away as 'gifts' to other guitarists that I know.

[marzzz]

The G7th was cool (I had the original when it first came out), but I could never get it to clip to the headstock, and therefore resorted to hanging it on the music stand. That lasted about a month before it went 'missing' when I forgot to take it off the stand on load out. It wasn't anywhere near as quick to move around frets or on/off as the PW, so I never replaced it. On par with Shubb and maybe a little easier to use live with one hand, but heavier, more expensive and wider.

They updated their basic capo, it is now the Performance 2; they advertise it as smaller/lighter/faster and it definitely is. I have no problem attaching it to the headstock, even on my guitar without one! Bought one last year at NAMM and have been extremely happy with it, especially vs the Shubb. I haven't tried the PW, but the G7th seems way more compact.

[MojoRojo]

Gents.....thanks for the thread. I picked up the POlanet Waves capo and it really helped with tuning!