The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #44765   Message #659687
Posted By: Rick Fielding
28-Feb-02 - 01:18 AM
Thread Name: Using capos
Subject: RE: Using capos
Yup, those two little "V" shaped grooves will work wonders. I'm an absolute tuning fanatic, and it can be really annoying when you're playing with someone and the moment they put the capo on they go sharp. In almost every case, it's 'cause they've put the sucker on right between the frets (where it stretches the strings like crazy) or they're using too much tension. The worst part is if it's a player who doesn't realize they've gone sharp. Oops no...the WORST is when they then start to tune the guitar WITH the capo on....so that when it comes off...they're REALLY outta tune!

Cap'n Bob, I've got two of those downstairs, and I'd send you one (cause I've got a collection of about fifty capos!) but I've taken the little metal tabs off both and adapted them for banjo. Can't remember the brand name for the life of me.

Hi Louie. Segovia's "capo" was in the keys that his songs were transcribed into. That boy didn't play much in Ab or F#! And the Flamenco virtuosos ALL use capos...right up to the seventh fret. Don't tell them not to use a "clamp", most of them look pretty tough!

Rick