I always buy the 12 string versions - working on the theory that they must be stronger. I've never had one bust, but then again i have four or five cpos on the go in various cases and on coffee tables around the house. I used to lose a lot of capos - but not so much since I stopped drinking.

rob Armstong , the guitar maker once said to me, we should all pay into a central fund and be allowed to pick up a capo whenever we see one. At the time I was stunned by the clarity of this vision, but as i get older I realise two fund holders might see the same capo and want it at the same time.