This is one of the cheapest capos around. For less than five bucks, you can buy this solid product that's been made by Liroyal. It's a great choice for anyone who is buying their very first capo and doesn't yet know if this accessory is for them.
It comes in seven colors, which are green, blue, gold, red, white, black, and silver. There are two styles to choose from too. One is a bog-standard capo, while the other features a more unique, modern design that reminds us of an archer's bow.
This capo is compatible with acoustic and electric guitars. And it won't hurt your hand when you try to remove it, as the release is smooth. It's a very efficient and durable capo that is praised by many for its build quality.
It's ideal for anyone wanting to spend a few bucks on a capo to decide if it's for you. It might not last you a lifetime but it will do the job for now. Why We Liked It - It's cheap and effective. For both these reasons, it's a solid purchase for anyone wanting a bargain capo that works well.
If you're the kind of guitarist who always mislays equipment, then this capo is so cheap you could buy a couple to have around, just in case. This is a truly unique capo that has certain details to it that makes it stand out from the crowd.
It also comes in eleven colors, so it's easy to find one that will suit your style and instrument. Some of the colors are very funky indeed! It's been on the market for more than a decade, and it's been very popular during the whole of that time. The thoughtful design makes it easy to adjust. And the hinge is stiff to begin but loosens up with more use. That doesn't mean that the grip gets weaker, though. This capo is designed for regular use over a long period, and it's certain to be effective for many years.
If you've bought a capo before that has buzzed during a live concert and has dampened the sound of your strings, you should be happy to hear that this capo does none of that. You can clamp it onto your ax with confidence and play to your audience without any worries. When the song is done, you can easily take the capo off or move it to other frets with one hand. Why We Liked It - If you decide to get this product, you will be investing in one of the best capos available on the market today.
It's perfect for use during live concerts, in our opinion. For gigging musicians, it's our top recommendation.
We also love the huge range of funky colors and designs that you can purchase it in too. If you want an effective, reliable capo, then this is it. This is another very affordable product that costs less than five bucks. The low price makes it a good choice if you want a cheap replacement for a broken capo or if you simply want to try out a capo and see if it's for you. It's suited to acoustic and electric guitars. We think that it is very sturdy, which is due to the thick metal that it's made from.
There's no need to worry about any fret buzz too, as it is highly effective and strong. The capo is padded and has very efficient spring-action that can help you easily move it across the frets without any issues. The color of the finish is silver. There is an adjustment knob on the back of it that you can use if you find that your guitar's neck is too big for it.
It has a solid build and will last a decent amount of time without the grip weakening, in our opinion. Why We Liked It - If you are searching for an affordable and reliable product that will make your jamming sessions and performances a bit more interesting, this is the best capo to go for!
Despite the super low price, it delivers a durable construction and an effective design. Whether you play an electric or an acoustic guitar, this is an affordable capo to use. This is a good thing, as tight springs mean that your strings are less likely to vibrate while your capo is in use. If you notice your capo starting to get loose, it may be time to look for a replacement.
A capo is a small clamp that is clipped onto a guitar's fretboard click for the study on other techniques. This, in turn, bars the strings, and it results in a shorter length of the strings. That means that it makes the pitch of the instrument higher. This little device has been around since the s, although the design wasn't patented until the s. Many musical genres rely heavily upon the capo. Irish folk music and flamenco are two such genres, but many others also use them. Using a capo is extremely easy, all you need to do is clip it onto any fret you like and start playing!
Some of the best capos for classical guitars are made by Dunlop. They are very tough capos that can hold down the thick and tough strings that are common on acoustic guitars - read the study here. The Dunlop 85FB is a particularly good product, in our opinion. It's sturdy and highly effective. You also have three colors to choose from, which are gold, nickel, and black.
There are many fine electric guitar capos on the market, but the one that stands out is the Shubb C1 Nickel Capo. It comes in four colors. They are black, brass, bronze, and chrome. It offers you control over how tightly you clip the capo onto your guitar. People often ask how versatile capos are.
The answer is: extremely! A capo can be put on ukulele strings without any issues at all. Capos can also be used on mandolins, folk guitars, banjos, etc. It's always worth checking the product description for a capo before purchasing it just to confirm that it is suitable for other stringed instruments.
In most cases, however, a guitar capo is fine for other stringed instruments. There are many types of capos, and each and every one of them will give you a very unique set of sounds. Capos are good products to have around so that you can experiment. The springs deal with the tensioning for you. The Axis has two rubber-padded arms — one for flat fretboards and one for radiused.
Well, in , it has a natural competitor in the Ernie Ball Axis model, both being spring-loaded quick-release designs. If you want one, you can be sure the Trigger will serve you well. This model is for guitars with radiused fretboards. Need to save your dollars?
We prefer the adjustable tension of the G7th — you need a bit of strength to click the Thalia into place. We just had to include a wraparound in our list and the Paige is a worthy contender for your cash.
A version for electric guitar includes thicker rubber to allow for easier string bends and to accommodate all but the most curvaceous of fretboard radiuses. A wider variant is available too — an important concern with wraparounds.
In addition to its spring-loaded, screw-adjustable clamp, this budget offering from the Chinese company offers two genuinely useful extras. With its vacuum-cast, electro-plated zinc alloy build this should be a good quality capo too.
A creative take on a humble device, the SpiderCapo allows you to clamp each string individually, in turn offering up a world of alternate tunings — many that you might not have otherwise tried. All without actually retuning a string! You can only capo one fret however, so more complex chordal tunings are not an option. Still, if a capo can fuel new creative ideas, that alone makes it worth the price of entry. Spoiler alert! There are better quality capos elsewhere in this list.
Well, this is the cheapest model on our list. You might be confused by all this talk of fretboard radiuses, but you needn't be. Radius refers to the curvature of this vital part of your guitar. Some guitars like certain vintage Fenders feature rounded boards, where others are near flat.
While each has its own benefits, suffice to say that different fretboard designs represent a compromise in capo design. In a perfect world every capo would apply even force across all six strings and at every fret position , in order to prevent these problems. I got mine in maple and to me that looks like the smartest of the lot and Kyser do a big range of colours.
The tuning is pretty good but as with many similar capos, you need to have a little practice as to where to place it exactly for the most precise tuning. It is pretty easy to use but is a little on the tight side and needs a good grip to get it going.
I like how it is purposely designed to be placed on the strings from the bass side as this stops your fretting hand from being restricted by the capo itself which is a nice bit of design subtlety. It is really well made and feels and looks like it cost a whole lot more than it actually does. It is strong looking and beautifully varnished giving a nice slick look and feel. Out of our scale range of prices in our review, the Kyser is one of the cheaper ones and does a good job.
Apart from it being a little tight, and not really getting on well with the Les Paul, it is a very good capo.
It looks the part, feels great and is pretty splendid for the money. All three of those have great tuning accuracy, ease of use, build quality and overall style.
If I was really pushed to pick just one, it would just about be the G7th Performance 2 but the other two are fantastic also. Many guitarists assume there is a best capo for acoustic guitar or a perfect one for electrics but those three show a good capo is a good capo. Some of the capos have different sizes for different necks so if your acoustic has a really large neck you may want one of the various larger models that some of the manufacturers make to suit that guitar.
The same tests were all performed on the following guitars which have very different necks and allowed me to really test the capos:. All the guitars were accurately intonated and I checked the tuning of the strings before placing the capo on the frets where the capo would be placed to ensure I got an accurate reading of any tuning issues that the capo created if any.
I spent more time testing these capos on the acoustics but wanted to give them a look over on electrics too. As well as the above, my testing also included playing some general pieces from a variety of songs such as Fast Car and Scarborough Fair. I chose those songs as they give us a nice variety of fingerpicking and strumming, as well as being classics and they are great capo songs. This blog is for your benefit so, as always let me know. Well, that is the review done. Leave a comment below and let me know what your thoughts are on the capos in the above list or which is your favourite or least favourite capo.
I have the older model. It takes a little more hand strength to get it on the neck, but slides like a dream. And it never knocks my guitar out of tune. Hey Carrie, yeah, it definitely is one of the best I have ever used. Feels like a classy bit of gear too — so well made! Definitely like that! It really is a top-notch capo, Max. By far the prettiest and most versatile is my Thalia — their first model in an abalone finish that looks great on my baby blue Epiphone ES.
For jamming when just hanging out and everyone singing along, I have to go with the Kyser. Maybe not the most precise capo available, but for the average non-pro on a budget, probably the best bang for the buck.
When I first started playing all that was available were those crappy elastic things that would dry up and break after a year of two. Every player should be able to find what works best for them.
Hi Karen, the Thalia is indeed stunning — definitely one of the prettiest capos I have ever seen. Several brands combine an adjustable thumbscrew with a snap mechanism. Adjust for the size and tightness, then snap on and off quickly. You may enjoy the pressure-fit snap-on mechanisms of the Shubb, Thalia, or the G7th, or you might prefer to stick with a classic spring, clamp, or screw-knob.
Small, compact, less visible capos have advantages, but are easier to lose. At the same time, you might feel better about yourself with a really nice capo that works well. It can make you feel good when you use it. When I was young, most people used Bill Russell or Hamilton capos, and I remember feeling like a pioneer with my new Jim Dunlop nylon-strap mechanism before I saw more people using them.
Inexpensive capos are usually made of aluminum, which can be painted or anodized in a number of ways to make them sexier or more fun. Some people are fine with plastic, and others are drawn to brass, pink, camo, or even wood. Shubb makes its flagship capo in both brass and nickel-plated brass, since nice gold-colored brass will tarnish, especially near salt water. The uber-modern machined look of the G7th, the playful Shark capo , or the hardwood Wingo all might appeal to you. Thalia is using exotic woods and creating limited editions.
Flamenco players used to sport jeweled capos as a sign of status.
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