Guitar fretboards or fingerboards can have either a curved or a flat surface. For example, the fretboard of nylon-string acoustic guitars is flat. On the other hand, the fretboard of steel-string acoustic guitars has a curved shape. 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. With the Standard C series of capos, Shubb has integrated many features previously only available in the S model. Deluxe spec at the standard price, then. Bargain! A capo of svelte design, its diminutive frame shouldn’t inhibit your playing around the clamped fret either. The most iconic (and awesome) screw capo is the Shubb Deluxe, but the overwhelming favorite around here is the Planet Waves NSscrew capo. The G7th Performance 3clamp capo is another top contender and musician favorite with an innovative clamping mechanism that makes fine-tuning string tension even easier. Trigger Capos This capo is not the most affordable spring type device on the market. However, its premium-quality zinc alloy construction is reassuring enough that you get more than what your money’s worth. It feels very solid and the spring looks like it can last several years of abuse.

Most guitar capos don’t come with an instruction manual, so it can be difficult for new learners to understand how to use their capo and make the most of it. Since a guitar capo works by barring the fretboard, there can be problems if you don’t adjust the tension on your capo to lie evenly across all the strings.It’s impossible not to know Dunlop when it comes to guitar accessories, and capos are no different. The 83CB acoustic guitar capo should easily fit all 6 and 12-string guitars, and is made from quality aluminum. Its ergonomic design ensures the best health for your hands, while the strong spring offers enough resistance to clamp down strings without fret buzz. After spending some time with the Ernie Ball Axis, we found ourselves truly impressed, despite the fact that it was the cheapest model on test by quite a margin. The WINGO Wide looks like the D’Addario Planet Waves NS, except that the Wingo has a sharper angle. It looks like a tuning fork without the handle. The Planet Waves, on the other hand, resembles more like an elegant letter C with an elongated upper curve. The design gives the Wingo capo a slimmer profile.

Putting the capo on any guitar is also effortless. A simple squeeze is all it takes to open the capo and slide it over your fretboard. There are no screws to tinker. G7th designed the Performance with the ultimate in effortless and precision tension control. All strings will receive the correct amount of force necessary to produce the correct tension. That’s what I call ingenious. My Review: The yoke-type capo has been around since the late 18th century. If you’re the type of guitarist who prefers old-school guitar accessories, I cannot think of a better capo than Paige’s P6E. This is a yoke capo that is a sub-type of screw capos. However, it would be wrong to think that it performs like the capos of the old world. The force applied by a capo on the strings is also a very important consideration. It should not be too light nor too strong. You need to find the perfect balance to make it easier to tune your guitar.If you have several guitars that have different fingerboard shapes, then I strongly recommend getting a capo with an adjustable design. This will allow you to use the same capo on any guitar, regardless of its fingerboard radius. Another option is to get a capo with interchangeable capo bars or feet. You can remove the bar and snap a new one to accommodate your guitar’s fingerboard radius. All capos do basically the same thing, but there are several different kinds of guitar capos that you’ll encounter. Each one works a bit differently, and they each have their pros and cons. Adjustable Screw Capos (and clamp capos) Creative Tunings SpiderCapo Standard. Unique partial capo that can hold down strings one at a time. Universal and works for all 6-string guitars. Perfect for creative tunings.