Paige™ Original Capo P-6E - Electric Guitar - 6-String - Finish: Ebony

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The Planet Waves NS Pro style capo from D’Addario Accessories is a great alternative to the G7th Newport capo in terms of style. NS Capo Pro looks just about as sleek, and Planet Waves even offers a number of colors for you to choose from. Planet Waves NS Artist .Trigger-style capo with adjustable tension – the best of both worlds. Variation of the NS model with added flexibility. Primarily a guitar capo is used for changing the key of your instrument. For example, if you place a capo on the second fret of your guitar and play the chord shape that would ordinarily be an open E major, you’ll now be playing an F# major instead. This can be really useful when working with different singers, as they may need the pitch of the song changed to match their respective vocal range. Now they are preparing to introduce a new model, the Paige Pro, with a number of innovative design elements that they expect will revolutionize the way we look at fine capos going forward. Advanced beginners can also use the capo to add layers to their guitar playing, especially if they love jamming with their friends. If all of you will be playing the exact chord shapes in the exact same key, you’ll end up with a less than appealing melody. If one of you will be playing the same chord shape in a different key, then you’ll add a different sonic layer. The sound you produce will be more harmonious.

Even though trigger capos are known for giving your instrument a harsh and thin sound, if this is the sound you’re going for, trigger capos can help. Moreover, just because these problems are common with trigger capos doesn’t mean you’ll face them. You just have to make sure that the capo you’re buying is high quality.

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One thing to keep in mind with the Kyser KG12B capo is that it doesn’t have tension adjustment. On one hand, this means that you can mount this thing to your guitar without any setup. On the other, you can’t finetune the amount of tension applied to the strings.

Lastly, consider the fretboard shape that the capo is designed for. Most capos are designed for flat fretboards, but if you have a radiused fretboard, you will need to shop accordingly.When it comes to sound, NS Capo Pro appears to offer good performance and even string tension. The tension is adjustable via a knob at the base of the capo, like in Newport. These are the simplest forms of capos. The bar gets secured over the fretboard by an elastic strap. It is very easy to use and allows for easy sliding across the fretboard. The problem is that it can slip from its position and affect the tune of your guitar.

Curved fingerboards can also differ across guitar manufacturers. This is dependent on the manufacturer’s fingerboard radius. A guitar with a 9.5-inch fingerboard radius will have a slightly ‘flatter’ fretboard than a guitar with a 7.25-inch fingerboard radius. This capo is not the most affordable spring type device on the market. However, its premium-quality zinc alloy construction is reassuring enough that you get more than what your money’s worth. It feels very solid and the spring looks like it can last several years of abuse. A full capo covers the width of the fretboard. This shortens all the guitar strings and allows you to play your guitar in any key. About 99 percent of all guitarists use this kind of capo. The remaining 1 percent use a partial capo. After spending some time with the Ernie Ball Axis, we found ourselves truly impressed, despite the fact that it was the cheapest model on test by quite a margin.

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Partial capos are particularly useful for experimentation. You can capo the three bass strings (E-A-D) while keeping the other three open. Try this with some alternate tunings, and you can get interesting musical results. Lisa shared a number of photos of the prototype, which we include below. Please note that the final product may differ ever so slightly in appearance, and that these photos are of a capo that has been heavily used and tested. My Review: Consider this the ‘small brother’ of the Kyser KG6B. The KG3B has the same unique, curled styling of the guitar clamp and the same solid and strong spring mechanism. The difference is that the KG3B is a 3-string partial capo. Its ‘bigger brother’, the KG6B, is a 6-string full capo.

Generally, capos can be divided into radiused capos for rounder fretboards; flatter designs, typically for shreddy SuperStrats and classical guitars; and all-in-ones – capos that either accommodate different radiuses (such as the G7th) or incorporate both a flat surface and a rounded one into their design. Do capos fit all guitars?Your guitar can produce vibrant and clear tones and none of that bothersome buzz. One potential downside to the Planet Waves NS is its size and weight. It is quite easy to lose this capo if you don’t have a secure solution to store it in. I suggest having a special pouch for it. The Planet Waves NS Capo is incredibly simple to use. The micrometer tension adjustment allows you to dial in precise tension, and it’s a snap to use one-handed. It’s constructed from strong-and-lightweight machined aluminum and is possibly the lightest capo on this list. Unlike trigger-style capos, it’s incredibly low-profile. It stays out of the way while you’re playing, and it stores behind your nut while not in use.