Kyser Quick-Change Capo for 6-string acoustic guitars, Black, KG6B

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The downside is that they lose some of the adjustment speed that makes the standard trigger capo so popular. Yoke Capos Not only was tuning perfect, but there was no fret buzz, something that is typically caused by insufficient pressure on the strings. Capos also offer up interesting uses when revoicing chords. You can take a regular chord progression, add the capo and change the chord shapes. This gives you the same chords but with a different voice, and thus a more interesting sound. Pair it up with a guitar playing the original voicings and you can add a much richer tone to your recordings. A good-quality guitar capo will last longer even after heavy use, which means you'll need to replace the components less frequently, saving you money in the long run. However, the most crucial factor when purchasing a capo is its applicability to the guitar you'll primarily use it on. There are a number of different styles available. Each comes with pros and cons, and ultimately personal choice will impact which you prefer. Strap Capos

The mechanism doesn’t rely on a spring or a screw-down clamp. Instead, all we needed to do was place it into position and squeeze it. To adjust, we pressed the release button and it loosened enough to move to whichever position we needed it to be in. Need to move your capo mid-song? No problem! Just grab the Axis and move it. The springs deal with the tensioning for you. As long as you’re careful not to bend the strings in the process, capos don’t come easier to use than this. While it is technically possible to use a guitar capo on a banjo, it is generally not recommended for several reasons. Here’s a detailed explanation of why I don’t recommend using a guitar capo on a banjo:

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The use of a capo can just be as simple as transposing an open chord progression to a different key, or as complicated as revoicing a chord progression for two guitars during recording. It also offers up some interesting possibilities when using open strings, as you can use the same open chord shapes with drastically different results, giving you chords that wouldn’t be possible to fret without the capo applied.

The only downside with this capo is its adaptability. It should work great with acoustic and electric guitars, but the fitted design might not fit as well on banjos, ukuleles or mandolins. Whilst a standard capo can help breathe inspiration into your guitar playing, the Creative Tunings Universal SpiderCapo can open up a whole world of creative possibilities. Our only quarrel with this capo is that build materials are unspecified. This probably means that the capo isn’t made of high-quality alloy though it’ll get the job done for casual strummers. If you're the kind who values aesthetics, you might also want to take into consideration the look of your capo. You might find that certain styles more visually appealing than others, and there are even "vanity capos" with decorative elements that make them look even classier. Just remember, you'll be paying a premium for looking stylish, and those enhanced aesthetics won't have any sway over how well the capo works! Tips to Using a CapoThe yoke design offered even application of tension across the strings. We didn’t experience noticeable fret buzz when playing, nor did we find that tuning issues were unmanageable. Although guitar capos are simple tools, they’re actually quite diverse when it comes to buying one. Below are some of the key features that can change from product to product. The Paige 6-String Standard Guitar Capo was a big hit during testing, it performed well, and we were impressed with the overall quality. The Tri-Action NS Artist Capo – where NS stands for Ned Steinberger – is perhaps the best in the range. This trigger-style capo utilizes ‘Tri-Action’ geometry, meaning there is very little force needed to open and close the capo. However, this doesn’t compromise the spring’s strength or ability as the micrometer tension adjustment allows you to apply precise and even tension across the fingerboard. You can trust Guitar Player. Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing guitar products so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test.

By using a capo, it’s possible to play chords in the exact same way as you would without one, and it will sound correct for the key you’re playing in. With each fret you move the capo up or down, you alter the key by half a step. They are used in practically all genres and have been used by some of the biggest names in music. What Types of Capos Are Available? They offer some of the fastest adjustment and easiest operation of any capos and last almost forever, but they offer no adjustability and sometimes have the tendency to pull the strings laterally, affecting your guitar’s intonation negatively. Adjustable Screw Capos This is another trigger-style model and thanks to the oversize legs, grabbing it and moving it up and down the fretboard was incredibly easy. It’s a spring-loaded unit, but rather than a linear spring, it uses a torsion spring. Best known for founding the guitar company of the same name, Steinberger rose to prominence in the ‘80s with his headless guitars used by artists like Van Halen, Sting and David Gilmour. Recognizing his eye for design, D’Addario reached out to Steinberger in the hope of collaboration, and thus the NS Artist series was created. There isn’t much to dislike about the Shubb C2 Standard capo. It’s an adjustable lever-operated capo that snaps into place with ease thanks to Shubb’s ‘roller’ design. This design prolongs longevity compared to their older conical Delrin screw cap and provides a functional benefit.The G7th Performance 3 Steel String Capo is at the pinnacle of capo technology. Loss of tuning stability is one of the biggest issues plaguing standard capos, but this high-tech model seems to have solved that problem. There might come a time where you just want a song to sound different. Using your capo will allow you to try out new chord voicings, so if a tune is sounding stale, playing it with a capo will allow for a fresh interpretation that you might find more appealing.

The only close contender to this capo is the Shubb C5, lets look closer at this capo now. Shubb C5 Original Banjo CapoVersatility is a characteristic that all guitar players hope to exhibit. One way to instantly become a more adaptable guitarist (besides buying a whole new axe) is to invest in a great guitar capo. The capo moves that nut up the fretboard, raising the pitch of your open position notes (and only your open position notes). Place the capo on the first fret, and you'll get F, A#, D#, G#, C, and F. Move that capo to the second fret, and you'll get F#, B, E, A, C#, and F#. It's like having a permanent barre in place along whatever fret you put it on, and you can place it wherever you need for the song that you're playing. Being aluminum, we found it to be extremely lightweight, which is always nice in a capo, as heavy models can really throw off the balance of the instrument.