![]() Most acoustic guitars are in the 12” to 16” range for neck radius, and all three capos reviewed here can handle those with no problem. Most capos will cover a range of different neck radius ensuring use on all guitars. Radiusĭo you need to match the radius of the capo to the radius of the guitar neck? Yes and no. I like the professional look and feel of the Shubb and D’Addario capos the best. I’ve elected to use the Shubb in live scenarios where I’ll use the Kyser as my home studio capo. Again, this doesn’t happen often but in these cases the handle pointing out, as in the Kyser configuration, will make a big difference in your ability to move around the capo.Īs with the design, I prefer the sleek design of the Shubb to the Kyser. Most players won’t have this issue, but there are certain styles where playing behind the capo is necessary. And while both the D’Addario and the Kyser have handles that stick out, they stick out in different directions which may have an effect on your playing. The Shubb provides the lowest level of bulk out of these three capos. ![]() Like with clip on tuners, overall bulkiness makes a big difference when choosing the right capo for your playing. The ability to adjust clamp tension makes the D’Addario and Shubb incredibly versatile and great for use with electrics and acoustics running all gauges of strings. This causes some tuning issues with the Kyser that can be adjusted out with the Shubb or D’Addario. On guitars with slimmer necks, this isn’t an issue, but on some guitars like the Martin D-18V I tested these capos on, the neck starts to get pretty thick above the seventh fret. The wider the capo opens, the greater the tension the spring generates. The second scenario is a thicker guitar neck that opens the capo wider than it normally goes. While the standard set of light acoustic strings from 12-53 are ok, any lighter and you’ll start experiencing the same problem as the electric guitar strings. This is a huge pain, and impractical especially in live situations. You’ll be putting on the capo and then retuning the guitar for every capo change. The capo will exert too much force on the strings and pull them all sharp. An electric guitar’s standard set of 10-46 strings for example, are too light for the tension of a Kyser capo. The first is with light strings either on electric guitar or acoustic. There are two common scenarios where this problem can occur. If the tension on a capo is too strong then it will have a tendency to excessively bend strings, pulling the notes sharp. The clamp tension is a major part of a capo, how it functions, and ultimately what instruments it can be used on. If you don’t mind the look of the Kyser’s handle and you don’t need it for electric guitar, then go with the Kyser. If you’re looking for classy and playing an acoustic, go with the Shubb. While the Kyser and the D’Addario are both quick change style capos, they are adjusted from opposite sides of the neck, the D’Addario from the back, and the Kyser from the front or top. These have a slip profile where the trigger handle and adjustments are made behind the neck of the guitar. Personally, I’m drawn to the look of the Shubb and the D’Addario capos. Some on the other hand like the sleek look of the Shubb that, from the viewpoint of the audience, looks only like a thick black fret. (I’ll get a mandolin dig in whenever I get the chance). Some don’t mind the look of the Kyser’s curved grip that looks like it belongs on a mandolin, or some other strange instrument from medieval times. This describes the basic look of the capo. While capos are basic instruments that are meant to perform one function, there are a couple features to look at when making a purchase. ![]() This is not a quick-change style capo, meaning that you’ll need to use both hands when putting the capo on the guitar, and you won’t be able to store the capo on the end of the headstock (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing). They have a fully adjustable tension which makes them perfect for use on a guitar that might have a bit thicker neck as the tension on a non-adjustable capo will increase quickly as you move up the neck. These capos are sleek, great looking capos that work on both electric and acoustic guitar. The Shubb S1 capo is another ubiquitous capo that has been used by nearly every acoustic artist since the dawn of the age. With fully adjustable tension, the Shubb is great for lighter strings and acoustic guitar. The Shubb S1 Stainless Steel capo sports the most classy look of all the capos.
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