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dkstott 12-23-2016 07:08 AM

Classical Capo
 
I've been playing more tunes with a capo on my flat fretboard Cordoba guitar. Mostly dropped D with capo on 1st fret or capo'd at the 3rd.

My Paige Classical capo is okay, but I frequently run into intonation issues and have to re-tune. I like the ability to store the Paige capo at the headstock

What is the preferred capo for folks playing with classical flat fretboards?

Has anyone tried the new G7th Heritage Capo that is supposed to adapt to any radius fretboard?

Thanks

rob2966 12-23-2016 01:18 PM

I use the Jim Dunlop Toggle capo on my flamenco. It is a bit annoying if you are always capo-ing in different locations though. For flamenco, 2nd fret is by far the most common so it is not a big deal. I like the compactness of it, doesn't interfere with the fretting hand.

Later
Rob

CCFingerstyle 12-23-2016 04:09 PM

Like the Thalia capos. Each one comes with inserts that can be switched out to accommodate flat fingerboards or various radiused fingerboards.

dkstott 12-23-2016 06:25 PM

Thanks, but the Thalia capos are interesting, but way too bulky / wide on the fretboard neck for my personal tastes.

My Paige is okay, but causes intonation issues, especially when playing harmonic's.

I've been eyeing the G7th Heritage and the Shubb fine tune capo's, because they are the yoke style capo's.

harpon 12-23-2016 08:10 PM

Dunlops- really don't like metal clampy things.

ZippyChip 12-24-2016 10:44 AM

Want really good inexpensive capo? Look at Planet Waves classical capo. Simple and works perfectly.

zhunter 12-24-2016 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rob2966 (Post 5167906)
I use the Jim Dunlop Toggle capo on my flamenco. It is a bit annoying if you are always capo-ing in different locations though. For flamenco, 2nd fret is by far the most common so it is not a big deal. I like the compactness of it, doesn't interfere with the fretting hand.

Later
Rob

Aside from the old fashion cejilla, which actually works pretty well, I think the Dunlop is the flamenco approved model these days. I do OK with a G7 and a NS Pro too.

hunter

maksutov 12-26-2016 01:34 PM

I use a shubb (I have 3 of them, 2 for classical, 1 for steel) - they're great. Quick and easy to install, and adjustable pressure, with little to no effect on tuning.

gobes 12-28-2016 11:59 AM

I will second the planet waves classical capo.

fitness1 03-16-2017 07:20 PM

Been using a Shubb for 25 years with no problems....;)

The Old Anglo 03-19-2017 05:28 PM

Using a Dunlop Classical Capo,NO Problems.

pcf 03-31-2017 08:46 PM

Third!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by gobes (Post 5172563)
I will second the planet waves classical capo.

I like this capo for my old Gibson GS-5

Ceabeceabe 04-01-2017 07:26 AM

Shubb has done well for me, though I don't clamp it to headstock when not in use...


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