I've not been a follower of this discussion group so forgive me if the question I ask has been answered before. The 12-string I used a Takamine F-400S, SN 93080005, about 10 years old I guess. I think it is a fairly standard dreadnaught-sized 12 string, so I am sure that others have encountered my problem before.

I do not like at all any of the available capos (Kyser, Shubb, etc.) that work on a 'pinch from one side' principle. I find inevitably they get weak on the soft side. I want a capo that clamps across and pulls down equally from both sides, preferably using a screw mechanism rather than a spring mechanism. The Fender or Paige models would be ideal, except neither of those are wide enough to get past the 4th fret. I have also tried a 'pickers pal' model, but there is no variable settings with that one.

Does anyone know of a Fender or Paige type capo (pulls from both sides, screw mechanism) that is wide enough for a 12-string, at least up to the 7th fret? Perhaps even a small maker who mills his own models?

Please respond to me, Dan, at

dliecht@ilstu.edu

Much appreciated!