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27/08/2006 4:11 pm
Thanks for the link :smile:
"That’s what takes place when a song is written: You see something that isn’t there. Then you use your instrument to find it."
- John Frusciante
Topic starter
27/08/2006 4:49 pm
I know that there are metal and plastic capos, and to me metal just seems like it would be better, stronger, more reliable etc... But it also seems like a metal capo could scratch/damage my neck, is this a factor?
And are there any other things that I should keep in mind when buying a capo?
Thanks!
"That’s what takes place when a song is written: You see something that isn’t there. Then you use your instrument to find it."
- John Frusciante
27/08/2006 5:12 pm
Make sure it's not too tight for your guitar's neck, or you will have tuning trouble every time you put it on... If possible you should bring your guitar and test various capos on it,- sometimes it's the little cheapo nobody buys that works best for your particular guitar....
Steinar
27/08/2006 5:13 pm
Even metal capos have a plastic/ rubber covering around the part that makes contact with the strings.
Try out a few in the shop. They'll all do the same job, but some might feel awkward and restrict your chord fingering when fretting notes next to it. I find I have to adjust my hand a little to avoid touching the capo.
Ideally you don't want your hand to touch the capo when you're playing. Worst case scenario - the capo comes flying off half way through a song. That's probably more likely to happen with a cheaper one though.
Here's another site that seems to be dedicated to capos by a capo enthusiast. He even has a capo museum. I think he just buys guitars to fit the capo rather than the other way round. :lol: Anyway, he discusses the common problems associated with them.
http://web.telia.com/~u86505074/capomuseum/
Topic starter
27/08/2006 6:40 pm
Thanks!
So a metal capo usually won't scratch the neck or even the back of the neck?
"That’s what takes place when a song is written: You see something that isn’t there. Then you use your instrument to find it."
- John Frusciante
Topic starter
27/08/2006 6:49 pm
Check out the capo that has a finger mold, so it looks like an extra finger is holding down the strings!
It's under the Lever section of Attached From the Side.
"That’s what takes place when a song is written: You see something that isn’t there. Then you use your instrument to find it."
- John Frusciante
27/08/2006 7:38 pm
Thanks!
So a metal capo usually won't scratch the neck or even the back of the neck?
The back of the neck is also protected, by some soft padding glued onto the capo.
I had a look at that 'fake finger' capo. I can imagine the gasps of shock horror from the audience if you suddenly went up the neck leaving your 'index finger' behind - :lol:
Topic starter
27/08/2006 7:43 pm
You could become a musician/magician/entertainer!
What a great combination! :roll:
(No offense to any musician/magician/entertainers we may have here on the forums.
"That’s what takes place when a song is written: You see something that isn’t there. Then you use your instrument to find it."
- John Frusciante
03/01/2009 4:54 am
Peace and happiness....yeah.....happiness!
lol i think im the only one who got that jimi hendrix quote... hahaha
anyway
just try an online tuner and tune by ear :wink:
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