what capo are all the cool kids using?

Rowby1

G7. I think the weight actually adds something to the tone........not necessarily a fact, just the way it feels to me.

Gru

I have a couple of the Dunlop trigger capos for quick changes, but actually prefer my schub one as it is more compact and doesn't get in the way.

usedtobe

I like my Shubb. Can be a tad fiddly, sometimes, but I like it.

Sassafras

I use a capo quite a lot especially on acoustic. I've tried a few and the Shubb is definitely my favourite. You can fine tune the pressure on the strings so they don't all play sharp.

Misty

Shubb. Never thought I need anything else.

blueskunk

Fackin capos , always lose em.

geepers0677

G7th, mainly use the G7th Nashville

thomasross20

I have a shubb noir.
Would like to try a G7 just because so many of you have them!

Grunfeld

Shubb -- the only one I've kept.

Sassafras

Other thing I like about the Shubb is it's tiny, light and indestructible.

richardhomer

I've got a cheap Dunlop (the pressed mental with cloth that wraps round the neck model) and a G7.

The Dunlop needs careful adjustment to prevent tuning issues, so isn't suitable for moving around in a live situation.

But - the G7 is very heavy. On a light acoustic, it definitely makes them feel more neck-heavy - particularly when used on the first few frets.

I tend to use the Dunlop more.

thomasross20

@richardhomer - have you returned? 

ICBM

Misty said:

Shubb. Never thought I need anything else.

Nor did I until I tried a Kyser. I couldn't believe how much simpler, quicker and more accurate it was.

richardhomer

thomasross20;771176" said:

@richardhomer - have you returned? 

Yes - in a quiet, staying out of SC and only talking about music and guitars kind of way.

DLM

richardhomer said:

thomasross20;771176" said:

@richardhomer - have you returned? 

Yes - in a quiet, staying out of SC and only talking about music and guitars kind of way.

@richardhomer Welcome back!

richardhomer

^ Thanks @DLM

Octahedron

Kyser. Wouldn't have anything else. Got one 11 years ago in the USA. Paid $20.00 US for it. Still got it. It's still in one piece. Still more than does the job after 11 years of solid use on acoustic and electrics. 

BigMonka

Another +1 for the Kyser, ive probably had it 15years now. I've always found the Shubb to be far more hassle than a capo deserves to be.

crunchman

Sassafras said:

I use a capo quite a lot especially on acoustic. I've tried a few and the Shubb is definitely my favourite. You can fine tune the pressure on the strings so they don't all play sharp.

I found the reverse.  The tuning was horrible with a Shubb.  It's probably ok if you carefully adjust the thumbwheel but you don't want to be faffing around doing that mid set.  The tuning is a lot better with the G7th.

I got rid of my Shubbs on Feebay after getting a G7th.

thomasross20

richardhomer said:

thomasross20;771176" said:

@richardhomer - have you returned? 

Yes - in a quiet, staying out of SC and only talking about music and guitars kind of way.

I try to do that myself! Welcome back!