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Old 02-21-2021, 02:29 PM
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Question Classical Guitar Capo Suggestions?

Looking for a capo for classical guitar, any suggestions?
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Old 02-21-2021, 03:37 PM
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Hey Rob,

I own both a Shubb classical capo and a D'Addario Planet Waves NS classical capo. Both are excellent but I always seem to reach for the Planet Waves. Really like the light weight and ease of use.
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Old 02-21-2021, 04:03 PM
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I've been happy with this one from Dunlop:

https://www.jimdunlop.com/37011100001-toggle-capo/

Inexpensive, unobtrusive, works well. If the link doesn't work, it's the #11F.
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Old 02-21-2021, 06:30 PM
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I have a yoke style made by Taylor. Its for 12 strings or classical:

Taylor 12 string/classical guitar capo
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Shubb are excellent for classical.
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Old 02-22-2021, 02:00 AM
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Default Another vote for Shubb...

Simple design that is easy to use and works very well all the time. I have a variety of Shubb capos and all they’ve served me well.
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Old 02-22-2021, 06:02 AM
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O.k. thanks all for your thoughts......just as a matter of interest does anyone use the classical paige capos, i thought it may give a more even downward pressure and not tend to pull odd strings out of tune?
https://www.paigecapo.com/shop-all
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Old 02-23-2021, 09:09 AM
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After trying quite a few different ones I now use the Shubb and find that to be the easiest to mount without going out of tune and it is just so simple.
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I use a Shubb on my nylon string. Works for me.
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