none of my necks are super fat, though some are v shaped. I figure that if i go with a paige type, i would just park it on one guitar- probably an acoustic, and not worry about it again. sometimes the note is in tune open but sharp fretted or vice versa- that's annoying. also, i often tune (way) down and use a capo, so something that can provide adequate tension on the regular strings while not pushing the downtuned strings sharp would be great. the kyser i've had a bit longer and haven't used as much and its getting stiffer and the rubber is starting to chip away.Īnother thing i wanted to add, and this is key for me- i need something that can handle super fat strings such that they can still have enough pressure on the lighter strings without pushing the fat ones out of tune. i've had my shubb and g7 for the better part of a decade and they look and act as new. i can appreciate a well made piece of gear and i'm willing to pay for something worth owning. I really don't want to pay elliot money, which is why a bring up the shubb and paige versions. but only if i'm listening for it- it isn't a huge deal, if it exists at all.
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but i do seem to think the kyser sounds a little less full than my shubb and g7 for whatever reason. not sure how much of that is real and how much is imagined or human error. more mass is better, less mass is better, some add sustain, some rob sustain, some rob bass or dull highs, etc. none of my necks are super fat, though some are v shaped.Ĭapos "sounding better" is sort of nebulous, but i have heard it before. They are very pristine, elegant working pieces of machinery.Ĭlick to expand.i figure that if i go with a paige type, i would just park it on one guitar- probably an acoustic, and not worry about it again. If you're in that boat then have at it of course. They're also easier to replace at that price point.ĥ) The 2 Elliott capos I've encountered were owned by players who could afford spending that amount.
I also notice that it sometimes allows strings to slip.Ĥ) Wouldn't let the price point of Paige capos detour you as, honestly, they're the staple among bluegrass players who capo so much it's a wonder the capo doesn't get a check at the end of the night. Having said that, I'm almost always using both hands anyway. No one style has given me headaches consistently but Kysers have come close with their aptness for clamping too tightly and altering the instrument's tuning.ģ) The new g7 with the quick release feature is nice. Do certain capo styles impact tone (given these parameters) more than others - sure.
IME, any lack of sustain, poor note attack/sounding, or tuning is a result of improperly applying the capo. sometimes the note is in tune open but sharp fretted or vice versa- that's annoying.įrom experience with all you've mentioned or asked about I'll say this:ġ) Elliott capos (which are based on the original Paige capos) are fairly particular to neck shape - gonna be tough to find one that fits both your electrics and acousticsĢ) I'm certain that no capo "sounds" better than others. i'm aware of paige capos, but i'm leery at that price point.Īddendum (copied from below): another thing i wanted to add, and this is key for me- i need something that can handle super fat strings such that they can still have enough pressure on the lighter strings without pushing the fat ones out of tune. not really interested in cheapo ones, or the clampy kyser types. for both electric and acoustic use, both with fairly heavy strings. i trust both of them, but i'm looking for something harder to lose. Pretty happy with my shubb and g7 otherwise, just curious. wonder how the their victor style and squeezey kind compare, and if they are worth a look. i've had the original one for several years now and i think its great. has anyone given it a shot? do they really "sound" better than other types of capos?Īlso, if anyone has thoughts on the newer g7 capos, i'd love to hear them. being a long time shubb guy, i saw they recently made one, but there isn't much out there on it. they seem really well made but are a little more than i want to spend. So i got curious about those old school u shaped capos like elliot.
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