Using A Capo
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- A capo can be tremendously useful in writing and performing - but what's the right way to use one? Let Martin's own Dave Doll teach you in the latest installment of Pro Tips!
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I'm a big fan of the Elliott capos. I use the Elite Guitar Capo. It's thin and sleek, and easily stores behind the nut for easy access, and it is very light. Also the pad that is against the neck will not eat into the finish, its leather. Not to mention it is a beautiful looking capo. Pete Huttlinger uses one, and loves it. Check out some of his video's, and you can see it! They arent cheap, but compared to a lot of guitars/guitar equipment...Its a small price to pay.
Actually I think the Shubb capo (new ones have a roller instead of that delrin cap) is the better one of these two. The reason being is that a spring's force is not a linear thing. So the further you move up the neck, the more tension on the strings your spring action capo will have; with the possibility that it might detune your guitar.
Now with the Shubb you might have to constantly adjust the tension, but at least you won't detune your guitar.
Also with the Planet Waves Dual Action... you might have both things, but you get a bigger capo in return that might just get in the way of your playing.
So I picked the Shubb to keep it small and simple without the worry of detuning my guitar.
I use a 12 string Shubb on my D-41. I also use either a Kyser or Shubb short cut capo. I recently got a Kyser Drop D Lever capo and use it in tandem with the Shubb. Partial capoing is a lot of fun and allows you to explore different sounds with out having to retune the guitar. BTW, been using Shubb for about 15-20 years! Great products!
REALLY helpful video. This was just what I was looking for, thanks dude :-)
your beard is marvelous sir.
Once again,...great tips and information. Thanks!
i'd recommend a G7th capo. they really fixed that one tension barrier, without having to adjust some screw
well explained. thank you.
shubb rules!
Good tips thanks.
great tips ....., needed that
That's why I love the Planet Waves Dual Action Capo, the best of both worlds!
Dave, What model is your milwaukee cordless screwdriver ?
I've own three capos. The Kyser is junk, the Shubb is very good, and the G7th is perfect.
Schubb for life.
Is there any rule of thumb on how much to adjust the set screw depending on where you place the capo on the neck?
Exactly, weird that martin didn't show or discuss the G7th which I think is best commonly available capo on the market.