Les Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Is there one thats really good ? That doesn't screw the tuning up on your guitar ? Got a Shubb and it's ok but there are still tuning issues. Within reason not bothered how much, need to sort this if I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 My band use [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G7th-PERFORMANCE-CAPO-6-STRING-GUITAR-/230538252948?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35ad269294"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G7th-PERFORMANCE-CAP...=item35ad269294[/url] which is about as good as it gets. Or the Kyser one is ok too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 [quote name='BurritoBass' post='1041818' date='Nov 29 2010, 11:35 PM']My band use [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G7th-PERFORMANCE-CAPO-6-STRING-GUITAR-/230538252948?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&hash=item35ad269294"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/G7th-PERFORMANCE-CAP...=item35ad269294[/url] which is about as good as it gets. Or the Kyser one is ok too[/quote] +1 on the G7th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks, that looks good, I'll ask Santa for one. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 [quote name='Les' post='1041814' date='Nov 29 2010, 11:30 PM']Is there one thats really good ? That doesn't screw the tuning up on your guitar ? Got a Shubb and it's ok but there are still tuning issues. Within reason not bothered how much, need to sort this if I can.[/quote] I use a Shubb with no problems on my guitar... I'm guessing the nut on your guitar is not cut low enough - pulling the tuning sharp as you apply the capo. To test: capo at the third fret and tap directly above the metal of the first - you should just hear a click as the string hits the fret indicating a very small gap, Any discernable gap/clearance here will make for sharp tuning - cut slots or sand the bottom of the nut until at 'click' clearance. I am assuming the action and Truss rod are set somewhere near... HTH Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 All capos will give you tuning issues as the string is being pushed really hard begind the fret and is stretching a bit, try it with your finger, you'll hear it. Shubb or Kyser are both really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldG Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 (edited) No need to clamp the capo hard up against the fret ( creating a sharpening effect)... finger strength pressure applied backed off from the fret will work a treat. I reckon a capo should be used like your fingers, I like to play with minimal pessure and let the fret do the work - same with a capo imho... Sorry if this comes across as argumentative, but I just want to save the OP from buying a series of capo's and save frustration. Edited November 30, 2010 by OldG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 I used to use a Kyser, I can't remember having any problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 +1 on OldG's excellent advice above. If you can't make a Shubb work for you, the problem is a) the guitar's set up or the way you're using it. Guaranteed. Sorry! Kysers are the worst - the unadjustable grip of death. The G7 is okay but pricey, and every time you pick it up you're starting from scratch tension-wise and you'll have to check no strings are buzzing by playing the open strings - a nightmare on stage. The only decent affordable Shubb contender IMO is the Planet Waves Dual Action. A bit gawky but very clever - instant clamping but adjustable, like a Kyster/Shubb cross. [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Planet-Waves-Dual-Action-Guitar-Capo-PW-CP-05c~ID~14522.asp"]Linky here[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 [quote name='KK Jale' post='1042327' date='Nov 30 2010, 01:28 PM']+1 on OldG's excellent advice above. If you can't make a Shubb work for you, the problem is a) the guitar's set up or the way you're using it. Guaranteed. Sorry! Kysers are the worst - the unadjustable grip of death. The G7 is okay but pricey, and every time you pick it up you're starting from scratch tension-wise and you'll have to check no strings are buzzing by playing the open strings - a nightmare on stage. The only decent affordable Shubb contender IMO is the Planet Waves Dual Action. A bit gawky but very clever - instant clamping but adjustable, like a Kyster/Shubb cross. [url="http://www.soundslive.co.uk/product~name~Planet-Waves-Dual-Action-Guitar-Capo-PW-CP-05c~ID~14522.asp"]Linky here[/url][/quote] Another thumbs up for the Shubb, never had a problem in twenty years with mine. Your guitar is at fault or you are not applying the capo properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted November 30, 2010 Author Share Posted November 30, 2010 Thanks everyone, will experiment a bit with the tension, never thought that one through to be honest, and I'll try it on a couple of mates guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I use a Dunlop one. Works fine on my six stringer semi, but my friends 12 doesn't always like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Actually, whoops - there is one more thing to check….. Fingerboard radius vs. capo radius. If you put on the capo and your guitar has a tendency to buzz on the top and bottom strings only, then the natural cure is to clamp it tighter. This could easily throw the central strings out of tune. The underlying reason could be that your capo is less curved than your fingerboard. Or you could get the reverse: buzzes on central strings, clamp harder, bottom and top strings go out of tune… the capo could be more curved than your fingerboard. Answer in each case would be to gently apply Birmingham screwdriver to your Shubb (after removing rubber sleeve). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted December 4, 2010 Author Share Posted December 4, 2010 Cheers everyone, had quite a bit of success playing aboiut with the pressure of the capo, must have been using the death grip setting before. Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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