Acoustic Guitar Community

Welcome to the Acoustic Guitar Community.

Information

Capo Users Group

If you use a capo...for anything...then you belong here!

Members: 143
Latest Activity: May 16

Discussion Forum

Capo Confusion 16 Replies

I have a capo, and I've tried it out a few times, but I must be doing something wrong because the notes sound muddy and strange. My main question is, do you move the chords up the neck in relation to…Continue

Started by Rosemary j. Lambin. Last reply by Franklin G. Wanamaker Apr 21.

Partial Capo-ing 2 Replies

Capo-ed at the 5th fret ... all but the 6th string... bass line driving by the thumb.... I don't do it well... but you get the idea.…Continue

Tags: Guitar, I'm, Baba, Acoustic, Larrivee

Started by Lon Milo DuQuette. Last reply by Phil Manuel Oct 19, 2012.

Up on 4

64 year old folksinger/songwriter commits YouTube :-)http://youtu.be/9nH5BcwLIkkContinue

Started by Lon Milo DuQuette Aug 13, 2012.

Moving capo in mid song 7 Replies

I modulated toward the end of one of my new songs during a broadcast last Saturday night.... moving from the 2nd to the 4th fret for the grand finale. You can see the look of sheepish guilt on my…Continue

Started by Lon Milo DuQuette. Last reply by Benji Martin Jul 10, 2012.

Comment Wall

Comment

You need to be a member of Capo Users Group to add comments!

Comment by CLindsey5808 on May 16, 2013 at 1:39pm

Hello everyone, I have just started using a cut capo. The sound is great and you only use two fingers. Put the cut capo at the 2nd fret to cover the 5-4-3 strings. This will emulate the  DADGAD tuning but a step higher. The G string is now your E I love it for sing along songs. Does anyone use a cut capo? 

 

 

Comment by michael schwartz on March 22, 2013 at 5:21am

I use a Paige on my Martin J12-15 and love it. It takes a bit of setting up, but clear tone thru out. Admittly, others are easier for me.

Comment by kevin on March 21, 2013 at 3:31pm

ok, well my guitar was bought with quite a bit of mojo to it, but i will have to think on that.  thank you

Comment by Edward Sparks on March 21, 2013 at 3:27pm

Kevin, I use a Paige capo on my mandolin, but the guitar model I had has some unprotected edges thqat could scratch my guitar so I don't use it anymore.  

Comment by kevin on March 21, 2013 at 3:17pm

just for grins, im thinking of ordering this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Paige-P6E-6-String-Guitar-Capo/dp/B001GDJQTG/...

keeping in mind i dont make a lot of money, do any of you think its worth spending the money on?  granted i would rather get an Elliott, because i think my guitar is worth it, but i just dont have the cash.  i would al;so like to try a Blue Chip & Red Bear pick too but same thing applies  :).

so--i beg the question...is it worth a shot?

thank you

Comment by Edward Sparks on March 7, 2013 at 9:09pm

Kevin, I have been a dedicated Victor user since before Dunlop bought them and they are gerat...my only other choice now is Shubb.  

Comment by kevin on March 7, 2013 at 8:23pm

well--this diehard Shubb user has done it; ive been using a Dunlop Victor capo for the last month & i gotta say i really like it.  it took some getting used to at first (but then so did my beloved Shubb), but since ive been using only the Victor, im quite used to it now.  its the heavy brass one.  it seems to fit the curve of my Guild's fretboard better, & i like being able to ajust the tension 'on the fly' as it were.  very impressed at this point.  i may order another one just to have the spare--like i do with my Shubbs.  the only other capo i have is the G7 which im not very impressed with & dont use much if at all.

Comment by SJ Hollman on February 27, 2013 at 7:12am

Thanks for the info - I'm going to make a list and share with the jam group so everyone has it!

Comment by Thom on February 25, 2013 at 5:57pm

Comment by Edward Sparks on February 25, 2013 at 4:24pm
HP that's a good way to describe it. Technically though each fret is a HALF step...2 frets then being a whole step, like your example, capo on second fret is one whole step up and therefore a C Chord becomes a D!
 

Members (142)

 
 
 

Check Out the Latest in Acoustic Guitar

Free e-newsletter!

Sign up for Acoustic Guitar Weekly—the weekly e-mail newsletter that delivers coverage of players and gear, lessons and technique tips, and advice about performing and recording. Get it now!

Badge

Loading…

FOLLOW US!

Be alerted to the latest articles on AcousticGuitar.com, including lessons, CD, guitar, and gear reviews, how-to tips, and player profiles.

© 2013   Created by Acoustic Guitar.

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service