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Guitar Slinger
Posted 2008-06-14 1:14 PM (#34631)
Subject: Capos


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Location: On The Fringe Of Ground Zero		Hi All! So much has changed since I was an active guitar player. There are so many choices in amps, pedals, strings and capos.

Here's my question : Which capos do you suggest? I see there are half capos, full capos, etc. I'm very picky when it comes to keeping my guitars in good shape. I'm trying to keep the neck from any dents or nicks. Any and all suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks! :cool:
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dweezil
Posted 2008-06-14 1:24 PM (#34632 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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Location: Brighty in Blighty		G7th - Best capo's in the world!



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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2008-06-14 1:29 PM (#34633 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		Planet Waves NS (Ned Steinberger) Capo, $7 to $19 depending on where you get it. Very small and light.
No springs or sharp edges...
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2008-06-14 1:36 PM (#34634 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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Location: SoCal		I always thought the G7th capo felt like it weighs about 18 lbs.

The May 2008 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine did a review of capos.....
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dweezil
Posted 2008-06-14 1:44 PM (#34635 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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Location: Brighty in Blighty		Nice article!
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cliff
Posted 2008-06-14 1:45 PM (#34636 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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Location: NJ		I used t'use the G7 on the LongneckAdamas, but with the body being so light & the carved walnut neck/headstock being so heavy, adding the G7 was TOO much ballast on the neckend. They don't work on my 12's either. They ARE great capo's for the right neck/application, but for gigs, I'm much better off with my Kyser/Shubbs . . .
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2008-06-14 1:48 PM (#34637 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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Location: SoCal		What Clifford said.....
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Slipkid
Posted 2008-06-14 1:53 PM (#34638 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: south east Michigan		What Moody said.....
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First Alternate
Posted 2008-06-14 1:55 PM (#34639 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos
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Location: North Carolina		Go with the Shubb. I bought a G7 out of curiosity. It's almost as good as the Shubb and way more expensive. I use a Kyser on gigs. Slick and quick.
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Jonmark Stone
Posted 2008-06-14 2:22 PM (#34640 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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Location: Indiana		I'm a Shubb fan too...

You guys ever been to the Capo Museum ?
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FlySig
Posted 2008-06-14 2:36 PM (#34641 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: Utah		I like the Kyser. Fast, light, cheap, and it works. I'm a bit picky (aka anal) about intonation, and the Kyser is OK. Not perfect, but very acceptable.
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TRboy
Posted 2008-06-14 6:36 PM (#34642 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR		I like these......


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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-06-14 8:45 PM (#34643 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: East Tennessee		Shubb or Planet Waves are great I sometimes use a Paige. I have a G7 and use it. Not much improvement over the Planet waves, maybe a little quicker to change.

Cliff is right they don't work well on a 12 string but I understand they now make a 12 string model,(a little longer and the rubber pad for the fret board is a little softer for the octave strings. I would want to try one before buying it.
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TRboy
Posted 2008-06-14 9:11 PM (#34644 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: the BIG Metropolis of TR		Hey Mike....How many capos do you have now?

You need to start your own capo museum......
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-06-14 9:24 PM (#34645 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: East Tennessee		TR,

I've got a few. Several of the same kind,(Shubb),
Kyser,Paige,Hamilton, Dunlop, G7, etc.



Oh I almost forgot, a glider that was givin to me by Trader Jim. It doesn't work well on wide necks but other wise is great for moving up a half step in the middle of a song. :cool:
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muzza
Posted 2008-06-15 4:43 AM (#34646 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: Sunshine State, Australia		I don't see a G7 there, CG.
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-06-15 6:39 AM (#34647 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: East Tennessee		I know. I bought it after I took that picture.

I'm too lazy to gather up all the capos from their various cases/gig bag to take another with the G7. :)
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KPaul
Posted 2008-06-15 5:42 PM (#34648 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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Location: Winter Haven, FL		+1 on the Shubb
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TAFKAR
Posted 2008-06-15 6:25 PM (#34649 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: Sydney, Australia		I've got a G7. I like it fine. I had a cheapo wraparound type model and it would drag the low E sharp by squeezing too hard. The G7 allows me to apply just the right amount of pressure. Haven't tried a Shubb.
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an4340
Posted 2008-06-15 7:39 PM (#34650 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands		I'm a Shubb (man)
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-06-15 7:40 PM (#34651 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: East Tennessee		The G7 is nice. I wish I hand waited and tried the 12 string version because the pad on the regular version does not work good on a 12 string. for that I use my Shubb.
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Tony Calman
Posted 2008-06-15 7:53 PM (#34652 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: SoCal		12 string version of the G7 works great...6 string and 12 string version both bought from Temp.
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Capo Guy
Posted 2008-06-15 8:49 PM (#34653 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos



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Location: East Tennessee		Tony,

I know but I hate to punk down another $39 for the 12 string one. I know I'm cheap.
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Joe Rotax
Posted 2008-06-16 12:20 AM (#34654 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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I have a couple of Dunlops that I've had since 1975 or thereabouts. They're compact and work fine.

My wife has one of the wooden spanish ones.
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Guitar Slinger
Posted 2008-06-17 2:22 AM (#34655 - in reply to #34631)
Subject: Re: Capos


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Location: On The Fringe Of Ground Zero		Thanks all! This is the Best Site on the web! :cool:
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