Where Do You Position Your Capo

[51 Relic]

I have used a Shubb capo for about six months now I also used a Paige Click as well but for me the Shubb works fine . I place the capo in the centre of the fret and then taking a tip from TE push down gently on all the strings just in front of the bridge this seems to even things out . I now tend to use a capo most of the time when playing on my own

[Don54]

It’s an interesting thought to intentionally put the capo at an angle. When I put on a capo, I try to put it on parallel to the fret. However, because of my point of view when holding the guitar in playing position, I often put it on at an angle unintentionally. When I double check (by turning the front of the guitar towards me and looking at the fretboard from right in front) I usually notice that the capo is at an angle and will have to readjust it to get it parallel. That being said, I wonder how many guitarists unintentionally put the capo on at an angle.

[phcorrigan]

I place my Paige or Shubb right behind the fret. I friends that place their capos haphazardly between frets.

[pieterh]

Originally Posted by Dru Edwards

I put it directly behind the fret. I'm going to try angling it like others have mentioned here.

I find I angle mine by accident and straighten it up when I notice! I’m going to see what happens if I leave it alone!

[Christian Reno]

Originally Posted by 51 Relic

I have used a Shubb capo for about six months now I also used a Paige Click as well but for me the Shubb works fine . I place the capo in the centre of the fret and then taking a tip from TE push down gently on all the strings just in front of the bridge this seems to even things out . I now tend to use a capo most of the time when playing on my own

Yep - TE's tip of pushing down on all of the strings at the sound hole somehow works when the capo is placed centered between frets. I'm sure someone here can explain why this works, but it seems it relieves stress from the strings behind the capo (towards headstock) to take the sharpness out a bit.

I personally don't like the feel of the capo too close (or on) the fret. It gets in the way for me.

[junkyard]

[QUOTE=Don Liv;5845645]It’s an interesting thought to intentionally put the capo at an angle. When I put on a capo, I try to put it on parallel to the fret. However, because of my point of view when holding the guitar in playing position, I often put it on at an angle unintentionally. When I double check (by turning the front of the guitar towards me and looking at the fretboard from right in front) I usually notice that the capo is at an angle and will have to readjust it to get it parallel. That being said, I wonder how many guitarists unintentionally put the capo on at an angle.[/QUOTE]

Count me in here. I think I put it on at an angle more than I realize. I don't tend to need to retune. Maybe it's due to this.