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Old 03-15-2023, 12:38 PM
Rudy4 Rudy4 is offline
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Originally Posted by seannx View Post
Thanks to a past thread about Planet Waves vs Dunlop capos, I ordered a Dunlop. Was about $30. Far superior construction, and sounds much better on my RainSong and wood guitars, too.
The picture shows the difference. While 2x+ heavier, and more substantial, it is more comfortable than the Planet Waves one.
Your photo shows the Dunlop Pivot capo (bottom). The main point of the design is the bottom pivoting section which is designed to equalize the pull opposing the top bar so it clamps with a more consistant and even pressure across the strings.
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