Schubb vs. Kyser

Subject: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: 53
Date: 05 Apr 02 - 07:06 PM

To me I would and do prefer a Schubb Capo to a Kyser Capo any time. Everytime that I use my Kyser my guitar goes sharp, but with my Schubb the tuning is perfect, any thougts from you guys?

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: RichM
Date: 05 Apr 02 - 08:02 PM

I have, and use both.
I prefer the shubb for accuracy, and the Kyser for stage performances. The Kyser is more handy,(clamped on the headstock) and I can slant it to adjust the intonation.

Shubbs ARE nice, but they can put your guitar out of tune, too--if you clamp them too tight!

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: katlaughing
Date: 05 Apr 02 - 08:06 PM

Not being a guitar player, I thought this was some new twist on Dumbya's name with a new Kaiser of Germany in some sort of boxing match! See what curiosity will get me!**BG**

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: 53
Date: 05 Apr 02 - 10:38 PM

NO Kat, this is a guitar question,but you're welcome to join in.

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: Amos
Date: 05 Apr 02 - 11:04 PM

I just finally gave in and bought a Kyser lasy month. I have cut six or eight sound files using it and I think it is wonderful. If the tuning is off when it is put in place it can be remedied by re-seating it, in my limited experience, assuming the tuning was good in the first place!!

Sure beats my old double-barreled elastic-band driven thing all hollow!

A

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: 53
Date: 06 Apr 02 - 12:02 AM

I also have an old Hamilton screw on type. It must be 25 years old.

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Apr 02 - 01:08 AM

I know, Bob, I was just teasing. Thanks for the invite.:-)

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: Mooh
Date: 06 Apr 02 - 06:16 AM

Bob, do a little search here and you'll find out more about capos than anyone really needs to know, but that doesn't stop us capo nerds from flogging the subject.

I prefer the Shubb for everyday use, but I have Dunlop Triggers and Kysers cut down and filed for virtual tunings. I also very much like Paige and Golden Gate horshoe shaped capos (they are alot like the McKinney and Elliot capos popular with the bluegrass folks) because they'll slip up over the nut and out of the way, and they adjust well (though they need better rubber).

My first capo was one of those elastic ones. I'm glad they weren't the height of technology.

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: Midchuck
Date: 06 Apr 02 - 07:22 AM

What RichM said. Precisely. The Shubb is a better machine - it's a brilliant design - but since it doesn't clamp to the headstock, you always set it down somewhere, or put it in a pocket, and you can't find it again when you need it. On stage, this isn't good.

Also, the gigs I do, if the Keyser affects the intonation a little, no one's likely to notice except me.

Peter.

PS: Anyone use the Keyser "Dropped D" capo? Fun.

P.

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: catspaw49
Date: 06 Apr 02 - 07:43 AM

Both.....as stated by others, each has plusses and minuses.

Spaw

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 06 Apr 02 - 08:45 AM

Shubb for reasons stated, but the best by far is the B53 Compensated Capo which has individual pressure screws to adjust the veritcal pressure placed on each string together with adjusters to control the position of the individual pads to ensure optimum placement for each string within the fret.

Jon

Subject: RE: Schubb vs. Kyser
From: 53
Date: 06 Apr 02 - 12:54 PM

When I first started playing country music back in 1992 I didn't realise how important the capo was, now I know.