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May 1st, 2007
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Capo question
There is a song I would like to learn to play that requires a capo. I was looking online and saw there are many different brands, keyser.dunlop,shubb,etc etc. Before I run out and buy one I thought I would run it buy this forum and see if any of you have suggestions or opinions on what to purchase. Any input would be appreciated. Tnx Pat
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May 1st, 2007
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I have own the Shubb Original C series and the Keyser Quick-Change ...I like the Shubb alot. The Keyser seemed to clamp on so darn tight that I could barely open and close it. My .02 tho...everyone likes something different.
I want to try one of those G7th ones..they look cool, but a bit pricey!
Oh and I play acoustic if it makes a difference.
♥If everything has a point, well then I must have one, too.♥
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May 1st, 2007
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Don't get a strap capo. The post hole rims can scratch your neck.
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May 1st, 2007
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I have a Keyser, and it works very well.
Mac
"I wish I could play that fast - then I would have the option of not doing that."
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I've used everything from a hair elastic and a pencil to beautiful handmade ones. But I'm going to stick with the pencil and elastic approch for abit.
Yesterday was history, tommrow is a mystery, today is a gift. I'm moving on and starting over. There are things that have been done and past. You cannot change what's done but you can change what has not been. I will fall down and I'll pick myself back up again.
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May 1st, 2007
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Kysers have been my true and tested brand
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May 1st, 2007
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LoL maybe I have the weak girly hands when it comes to the Keyser!  Everyone seems to like them but me! 
♥If everything has a point, well then I must have one, too.♥
♥Yamaha LL-6♥Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster HSS ♥Fender Super Champ XD
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May 1st, 2007
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I use a fairly cheap capo called the pickers pal, it's kind to the guitar and and is quick release nothing special but works for me, I truly hate the elastic ones. The pencil and elastic sounds pretty cool though.
Cheers
Chris
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May 4th, 2007
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Really can't decide? Just go for the "bungee and pencil" approach. A 2HB should do.
Yesterday was history, tommrow is a mystery, today is a gift. I'm moving on and starting over. There are things that have been done and past. You cannot change what's done but you can change what has not been. I will fall down and I'll pick myself back up again.
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May 15th, 2007
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Thanks everyone for your input. I'm kind of leaning towards the shubb capo. I like the idea of applying only the amount of pressure needed. Anyway, your advice is much appreciated.
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May 15th, 2007
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I recently bought a Keyser capo over the weekend too. I only plan on using it for songs here and there and that's what the (guitar center) guy recommended me. Around 16 bucks total so it wasn't that bad price wise; It is a bit hard for me to put it on though, I guess I have weak girly hands too. (then again I am a girl soo..) 
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May 16th, 2007
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Kyser here also, but not that I'm using it, impulse buy. One of these days.
"To play without passion is unexcusable" - Ludwig Van Beethoven
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May 16th, 2007
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I like my shubb, the best
I have Keyser and others.
Nothin sweeter than the sound of music comin out of a 6 string box - EZ me Music / ASCAP
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May 16th, 2007
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After trying several cheapies, we settled on a Shubb apiece for my wife and I. Had them a few years now... they're tough and adjust quickly to any guitar neck ( we have guitars with lotsa different neck profiles)
'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds'.
Robert Nesta Marley 1945- 1981
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May 16th, 2007
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I picked up a Shubb the other day to aid in setting the proper action on my LP. I really like it since you can adjust the pressure to get 'just enough' and don't have to worry about choking the neck.
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