What Capo are you guys using?

[ZMAN]

I am looking for a Capo. I have seen several types and some of them look like they might be pretty hard on my guitar necks. There are several brands that look pretty industrial strength, with clip ons and set screws.
Are the leather/cloth ones more neck friendly? I am not really worried about speed in putting them on and taking them off.
I just thought I would try to get your experience. They would be for Electric guitars only.

 

[mapka]

I have a Dunlop capo. I thinks it is Dunlop! it has been a while since I bought it. Here is a picture of it rather then trying to describe it. It is not as quick to put on or take off as the metal spring ones, but to me it seems less likely to mar the finish on the neck.

 

[Jipes]

I use to have a black Dunlop capo but I found one which works much better on my Strat or on my Telecaster that's a Shubb C4 there's several models with different curves adapting to your neck profile. I also use a Shubb special 12 strings on my National Duolian and it works pretty good :AOK

http://www.woodbrass.com/shubb-c4-guitare-electrique-vintage-p20970.html

 

[deeaa]

Kyser. It's good and handy. I have a dunlop too, and then this old, real sturdy metal one that is actually pretty good, but heavy

That's the Kyser and best of the bunch...

Here:

The big metal job is #1, and I also have the #3 and #4 (dunlop).

 

[aeolian]

I have about 3 capos, but one of them is a Paige. It works well, just not the easiest to move around.

 

[guitartango]

I have a Dunlop capo. I thinks it is Dunlop! it has been a while since I bought it. Here is a picture of it rather then trying to describe it. It is not as quick to put on or take off as the metal spring ones, but to me it seems less likely to mar the finish on the neck.

What's the song behind the capo ?

 

[Eric]

Kyser. I've heard some people prefer the Shubb, but I've never used one of them. I've never had a problem with the Kyser doing anything to the neck that I know of. I had one of those Dunlop ones (#3 in deeaa's picture) a long time ago, but I didn't like it.

 

[Bookkeeper's Son]

Another vote for Kyser. Easy, quick, and clips handily to the headstock when not in use. Used 'em for many years, and no damage to the neck.

 

[marnold]

I've got a Kyser one, but its main function is to be a third hand when adjusting truss rod relief. I mess with it on my guitar every so often. I like the way it alters the timbre of the guitar as well as the pitch. The music I tend to play, though, has little use for them.

 

[mapka]

What's the song behind the capo ?

Comin' Into Los Angeles Arlo Gutherie

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I have a shubb. It works fine, but the rubber part cracked on it. I have a kyser somewhere around here too, but I forgot where I put it. :thwap

 

[Ch0jin]

Sometimes you just have to go with a Bong.....

This is the cheap and nasty one GFS sell. Whilst it works just fine, I only really use it to check neck relief and action.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

It sure looks a lot like the Shubb one.

 

[Tig]

I tested several, and this very simple to use yet holds secure one from Planet Waves won.

 

[Brian Krashpad]

Here:

I have a 1, 2, and 4. The 2 is a Schubb that came along with my mandolin. I use the cloth/elastic #4 on my long-neck banjo-- it's probably been on it for 20 years. I tend to use the big metal jobby (1) for guitar and the Schubb for mando.

Haven't noticed any marring from any, but the only one left on for any amount of time is the 4 on the banjo.

 

[ZMAN]

Cool guys thanks for the input. I will have to find what is available here. So far I have seen the Dunlop, clip, and the cloth wrap ones. I have not seen a Shubb. I will check out some other local stores. It is good to hear that they don't mar the surface of the neck.
I never thought about the "set up" aspect of using the capo for ajustments. They do recommend it for some tweaking.
I am leaning some Joe Bonamassa tunes and it calls for a capo in the Music/Tab.

 

[Eric]

I am leaning some Joe Bonamassa tunes and it calls for a capo in the Music/Tab.

I was wondering why you needed a capo for an electric. I think I can count the number of times I've used a capo on an electric guitar on one hand, but I use it quite frequently on the acoustic.

 

[Jipes]

I was wondering why you needed a capo for an electric. I think I can count the number of times I've used a capo on an electric guitar on one hand, but I use it quite frequently on the acoustic.

Well if you check Albert Collins or Jimmie Vaughan they used very very often a capo, I personally does it as well because the tension is different then and the sound also change nature, give it a try one time and you'll see what I mean :AOK

 

[Mac Morganfield]

I use a Dunlop trigger capo and have had no problems with it electric or acoustic. I sometimes take acoustic songs and 'rock them up' and, similarly, take rock songs and try them in different styles. I particularly like my 'easy listening lounge' versions of 'Back in Black' and my acoustic blues version of 'Cochise' but my gospel version of 'Too Drunk To F**K' did'nt really work out!

 

[Teleman77]

Kyser.......period.

Although, I've heard very good things about the new Planet Waves version, I just haven't tried it out yet. Kyser capos have worked for me since 1987.

 

[Ch0jin]

I use a Dunlop trigger capo and have had no problems with it electric or acoustic. I sometimes take acoustic songs and 'rock them up' and, similarly, take rock songs and try them in different styles. I particularly like my 'easy listening lounge' versions of 'Back in Black' and my acoustic blues version of 'Cochise' but my gospel version of 'Too Drunk To F**K' did'nt really work out!

Completely OT, but my part time band do a slow lounge/blues version of 'Police Truck'.

 

[markb]

Shubb. There's 3 or 4 somewhere around here. You know how it is? You "lose" a capo, you buy a new one, the old one turns up in a jacket pocket.

SVL, all Shubb parts are available as spares.

 

[Eric]

Shubb. There's 3 or 4 somewhere around here. You know how it is? You "lose" a capo, you buy a new one, the old one turns up in a jacket pocket.

Yes, exact same experience for me.

What was it you said about Shubb in the past? Something about how other capos (possibly Kyser) pull it out of tune or something, so you use Shubb instead? I can't quite remember, but this thread made me think of it.

 

[sjwgguitar]

I use a Planet Waves NS Pro mentiond above (I think by D'Addario) for my electric and acoustic guitars, and the basic "spring thing" (I forget the company) for my classical guitar. They both work fine.

http://pages.videotron.com/swguitar

 

[street music]

I have a Shubb, a Kyser , and a Planet Waves. The Shubb was my last addition and I really like it a lot.