Question about Capos

[scgmhawk]

I had decided to order a capo from Music123 to just mess around with. I've never used one before. On their website, it said it was for acoustic/electric guitars. I want it for an electric and the package it came in says it's an "acoustic" capo. It's a Dunlop Trigger capo, by the way. Is there a major difference or could I use this for an electric as well? I don't want to open it if I need to send it back. Does anyone with capo experience have any advice? Thanks alot.

 

[Algonquin]

Hey Steve. Happy Birthday and congrats on the new Capo choice.

I did find another website that listed it as electric/acoustic also, so I don't think you should have any problems with it. The reviews I've read for that Capo are very good, but some mention it looses the tension after about 4 years or so.

Still, it looks to well made and the ease of which you can put in on and take off make it look very good indeed.

I think its off to the shop this week for me to buy a new Capo.
Cheers :beer:

 

[scgmhawk]

Thanks for the response -- and the birthday wishes! Now, to see if I can figure out how to use this thing!

 

[markb]

The only problem could be with old school Fenders with a 7.25" neck radius. Shubb and Kyzer make capos just for this curvature.

 

[Tim]

I found this web site very informative on using a capo.

Check here for information on using a capo.
http://www.cyberfret.com/misc-wisdom/capo/index.php

Here is a chart for placement of the capo on the guitar’s neck.
http://www.cyberfret.com/misc-wisdom/capo/page4.php

and here
http://www.cyberfret.com/misc-wisdom/capo/page5.php

 

[magoo]

I use the capo all the time on my mandolins and my guitars.
I have the Dunlop Trigger and a Kyzer Guitar and Kyzer Banjo capo...I'm so use to these things now, I find it hard to play without them...LOL
But be careful the can cause Fret damage, I took my guitar in for a set up and the tech told me there is a bit of fret damage he said it looks like I've been using a lot of capo. Replacing frets can be pricey.