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11-18-2009, 11:29 AM
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Best capo for live performance
The fixed spring capos like Keyser and Dunlap are quicker to get on and off, but they mess up your tuning more than the adjustable ones like Shubb and Planet Waves. I have been using my Planet Waves more than my Keyser, but I would love to have something more convenient that would not throw off my tuning. What do you all use/prefer?
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11-18-2009, 11:39 AM
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Hi ELK!
I was a devoted Shubb Deluxe user for many years: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...apo?sku=361502 That capo worked very will with Taylors and Goodalls. I'm now playing Cole Clark guitars and their necks get fatter as you move up the fretboard. So the setting on the Shubb that is perfect for the 1st fret is too tight for say the 4th fret. So I've switched to the G7th Performance capo: http://accessories.musiciansfriend.c...apo?sku=361630 I really like it! It works very well for me and doesn't throw off my tuning at all. My only complaint is that it is a lot heavier than the Shubb. Hope that helps, Matt
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11-18-2009, 11:49 AM
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Shubb--a thing of simple beauty that's always worked for me!
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11-18-2009, 11:54 AM
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11-18-2009, 11:56 AM
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Planet Waves Dual Action.
Very quick pistol grip on and off and up and down the neck (I can do it in two beats or less now) and fully adjustable tension to reduce or eliminate intonation problems. Great price too at 16 bucks. http://www.jr.com/planet-waves/pe/PWS_CP05/ 
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11-19-2009, 03:34 PM
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Thanks to all. I picked up a Planet Waves dual action today and really like it. Nice to be able to put it on with one hand and still control the tension.
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11-20-2009, 03:02 AM
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So far, I'm liking my new G7 "nashville" capo. Doesn't kick the guitar out of tune, pretty easy to use. The Shubbs are ok as well (I really love the partial capo), but for a full capo, the nashville is really good, and it's cheaper than the regular G7.
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12-21-2009, 05:33 PM
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+1 on the shubbs.. they also make a model for deeper necks I think it's called the S3V or vintage model.
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12-21-2009, 05:49 PM
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you should also try Kyser "electric". its basically the same as the Kyser 6-string acoustic but its made for electric guitar so it has a bit less tension. none the less I use it for acoustic and it has enough tension not to buzz and does not pull the strings sharp.
note however that it is a tad smaller so if you have a fat neck, check it first if it will fit.
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12-21-2009, 05:53 PM
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Shubb ... tried lots of others and keep coming back. I have 'em in various widths, one for a v-neck, classic and "deluxe" models, and some I've altered for drop tunings.
Kysers bug me ... the tension isn't adjustable. Elliots are OK, but you can't do a partial capo with 'em ... and they're just ridiculously expensive. Paige, while MUCH less expensive, have the same issue. I had a G7 that wasn't bad. And probably at least half a dozen more that I've forgotten about.
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12-21-2009, 06:12 PM
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Actually,
the Dunlop Trigger capo works pretty well for my 12-string Taylor. And the Planet Waves Dual Action works well for my 6-string Taylor.
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12-21-2009, 07:22 PM
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I use the dual action capo (and a cut version I built) for all my quick change gigs (worship leading mostly). We do 45 minutes of uninterrupted music, and we don't talk between songs...often the last chord of one song is morphed into the next and off we go... Without the dual actions it means at times someone's not playing on the intro - which I'm responsible to play/initiate. The dual-action capo is the answer in that with adjustable spring, intonation within a specified realm of sanity is at least preserved...
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