Capo for V neck and Fast-Fret question!

[gusdz]

Hello guys!

I need a Capo for my acoustic guitar and I'll buy it from strings by mail, so I don't have the chance of test it! Can you recommend me one or any of them would do the job (My guitar is RO-127, V - Neck, 1-3/4)?

The other question about Fast-Fret is if I should worry about any damages on my ebony fretboard?


Thank you and sorry for my bad english!

[Angelo]

A Shubb or a Kyser capo are probably your best bets, sight unseen. They're both good "starter" capos, and will both last you a while, until you decide its time to spend a little more money and step up to something fancier.

The difference between them is the kyser is made for quick changes. The Shubb on the other hand takes a little longer to change, but has the added benefit of adjustable tension.

[Bltprf502]

Well, I have an Elliot capo I had made for my SCGC D/PW with a custom v neck profile on bottom side of the capo. Maybe the Paige or a Shubb would be my vote.

[Bltprf502]

I think instead of fast fret I would use Dr. Ducks to oil the board and steel wool on the frets... But thats me.

[RustyAxe]

shubb makes the SV3, especially for v-neck acoustics. I use one with my D-18GE. I don't use Fast Fret or anything else on my strings and ebony fretboards, but I have friends who swear by it, and have been using it for years and years with no adverse effects.

[Turp]

I like shubb. And not fast fret will not damage. I love the stuff.

[gusdz]

Thanks for all replies!
http://www.stringsbymail.com/store/i...Path=2_356_399

Shubb C1 or S1?
Kyser?
Planet waves?

[gusdz]

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Need help to choose one! Any more thoughts?

[Tone Gopher]

Shubb - the Kyser can have too much tension for some neck profiles and I've seen it dent some necks.

I used Fast Fret a couple decades ago but haven't used it since. I do keep my hands and fingerboard clean - that makes the difference for me.

[SpruceTop]

Originally Posted by gusdz

Hello guys!

I need a Capo for my acoustic guitar and I'll buy it from strings by mail, so I don't have the chance of test it! Can you recommend me one or any of them would do the job (My guitar is RO-127, V - Neck, 1-3/4)?

The other question about Fast-Fret is if I should worry about any damages on my ebony fretboard?


Thank you and sorry for my bad english!

I've used Fast Fret for 35 years and never had a problem with any guitar fingerboard, regardless of its wood species. Fast Fret will help keep your strings clean--even coated strings like D'Addario EXP and Elixer--and allow your fingers to slide up-and-down the fretboard with less drag and finger squeak. Fast Fret is a positive item to use for your guitar-playing enjoyment!

Regards,

SpruceTop

[Wadcutter]

anybody got a link for the SV3? I've surfed around the net for twenty minutes and can't seem to find one. Everything BUT this model I find. Would like to have one for my soon to be delivered HD-28VS.

[gusdz]

Thanks SpruceTop and Tone Gopher

What is the difference between C1 and S1? How do you compare them to Planet Waves dual action?

[gusdz]

Originally Posted by Wadcutter

anybody got a link for the SV3? I've surfed around the net for twenty minutes and can't seem to find one. Everything BUT this model I find. Would like to have one for my soon to be delivered HD-28VS.

http://www.shubb.com/store/capos/3.html

Same as S3V?

[Wadcutter]

Originally Posted by gusdz

http://www.shubb.com/store/capos/3.html

Same as S3V?

Thanks Gus, I see it listed there now and I'm going to go order one for my HD-28VS with the V Neck.

[L20A]

I had an RD-227 and the standard Shubb was a great capo for it.
Fast Frets is a good product. I used it for years on my Martin with no bad effects.
Now I just oil the fret boards on my guitars once a year and don't use the Fast Frets any more.