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I have a couple of Elliotts. I find the wrap around saddle version is superior by far. Regardless of the guitar neck shape, it tightens much more naturally, without working it and fiddling it into place.
I am in Canada and I did get hit with high shipping costs on this item. $32.00 as I recall plus taxes - and that was yeas ago. I remember it was outlandish. But within the U.S. that may not be an issue. I do like the cappos. I also have the other - the fatter one pictured above for $50 also. The bar is a little wider - the section where it makes contact. I have never truly tested the resulting tonal differences from a technical perspective, but I don't care for it as much. The Elliot has a narrower metal strip, as opposed to the slightly wider strip. I prefer the Elliots. Stuart |
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Thanks for the input. Could you clarify what you mean by "the wrap around saddle version"? Are you talking about a specific model from Elliott, or their capos in general against other styles? Thanks.
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I also pondered/obsessed about getting one for over 6 months. Finally took the plunge and got the original Elliott. I could not be happier - worth every penny, especially it simply does not bend the string out of tune like most capos.
However, it is a luxury item, and my above comment does not suggest other capos are not fine for most folks, including me. But this a luxury item that does deliver performance, and it's not just an expensive bragger's tool. Now that I have one, I cannot see how a serious bluegrasser or fingerstylist who uses capos extensively could not have one of these. |
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Before he got his first McKinney, Tony Rice used a circa 1900 yoke/screw capo. Unlike most other capos, the McKinney style sits well directly on the fret just behind center. Not only does this minimize intonation, it also minimizes fret wear. Rice, Rowan, Tyminski: |
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Hey Todd, I'm not looking to kick up a dust storm or anything, but are you privy to information about the arrangement between Elliott and Rice? You mention that money is "donated" to Rice when capos bearing his name are sold. I'm curious why you put it that way. Nike doesn't donate money to Tiger Woods when they use his name--he gets paid for the use of his name and likeness. I would assume the same holds for Tony Rice--earned money is not a donation. Now, if the Elliott's are going above and beyond any contracted royalty per sale and actually donating cash to Tony, that's awesome!
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Stuart http://www.elliottcapo.com/product/elliott-guitar-capo/ |
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It's also a limited edition of 1951 serial numbered units. If you see anyone using #1313, it's either me or the guy stole my capo! |
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One of the really really good flatpickers in my bluegrass group never uses a capo. I am trying to emulate that thinking. It's a kneejerk reaction in the group when someone says "this is in A!" to capo on the 2nd fret, but I definitely feel like it just sets you up to play the usual cliches. I really like the idea of going capo-less, although it'll take a while to be good. |
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Rice has endorsed a number of products throughout the years, including Ovation guitars, Bill Stokes' version of the McKinney Capo in the 1990's, D'Aquisto nickel strings, and Martin's current medium Monel strings, but the Elliott/TR capo doesn't seem to be such a business arrangement. Along with Dana Bourgeois' high-bid guitar auction that raised $10,000 and numerous benefit concerts arranged by friends of Tony, the Elliott capo looks like a direct donation of proceeds to help with Tony's medical bills. |
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Elliot Elites are the best IMO. Phill's workmanship is excellent. I think the capos are reasonably priced given the amount of time it must take him to handmake them, his level of experience and talent. They are not bulky and do not pull the strings out of tune. I have never regreted purchasing mine and use them daily.
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Nice looking guitar, Dave. It looks like a Taylor, but how did you get them to switch the pickguard and bridge designs? Is it a custom BYO Taylor? Those guys are amazing!
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Okay, so a Taylor knockoff.
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Funilly enough, my friend/teacher has given me homework to learn the notes on the E and A strings as a first foray into getting to know my fretboard, so timely input to make sure I don't fall into bad habits, thanks!
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