Capos An extremely useful tool for a variety of purposes. We have a large range of capos from Shubb, Jim Dunlop, Kaiser and Paige to suit guitars, mandolin, banjos, dobros and more. FAQ's Prices are negotiable - Worldwide delivery Prices listed are the supplier's recommended retail in Australian
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Jim Dunlop toggle capo $14.95 rrp The Jim Dunlop toggle capo is our recommendation for the player starting to use or experimenting with one. It has a low profile to not get in the way of fingers and will not scratch your guitar neck as cheaper ones can. |
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Paige Guitar Capo $44.95 rrp A sleekly designed, ultra thin, controlled center tension capo for 6 string guitars that moves quickly and easily, stores on the instrument and doesn't pull the strings out of tune. |
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Paige Banjo/Mandolin Capo $39.95 rrp A sleekly designed, ultra thin, controlled center tension capo for banjo or mandolin that moves quickly and easily, stores on the instrument and doesn't pull the strings out of tune. Fits to the 4th fret on a 5-string banjo. |
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Shubb Capo $44.95 rrp The Shubb Capo is a quick set and release, tension adjustable capo with replaceable parts for longevity and compact size to not to be intrusive when fitted to the instrument. Available for steel-string, classical and 12-string guitars and banjos |
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Shubb Deluxe Capo $69.95 rrp The Shubb Deluxe Capo is made of stainless steel, has an ergonomic design and a unique roller system for precise alignment, longer wear and less need for adjustment on higher frets. |
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G7th Performance Capo $69.95 rrp The G7th Performance Capo is a completely new approach to capo design. Using a patented wrap-spring clutch mechanism, it has none of the disadvantages of conventional guitar capos, but instead offers enhanced performance and is simple to use. It can be adjusted in tiny increments, allowing precise control over how tightly the strings are pressed down. |
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Kyser Quick Change capo $39.95 rrp The Kyser Quick change capo has a spring-action lever and fret bar extension provide one-hand operation. Available for a large variety of instruments. Comes in silver, black, gold and red. |
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Jim Dunlop Acoustic Guitar Trigger capo $39.95 rrp Accurate trigger style capo coming in flat or curved. Black, gold and nickel. Made from aircraft quality aluminium. |
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Shubb Dobro Capo $79.95 rrp Unlike other Dobro capos that attach only to the strings, the Shubb clamps solidly to the neck to provide great tone. It uses the same patented locking action of our Shubb guitar capo, and it aligns by touching the fret, not by eye, making it fast and accurate. |
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Shubb 5th String Banjo capo $79.95 rrp The only fifth string capo worth putting on a banjo. It operates on a lever principle, not a spring, so it provides sufficient pressure to fret the string without muting the tone. It slides on a slim, dovetailed bar which mounts flush to the neck, making it sturdy and unobtrusive. |
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FAQ's about Capos Does a beginner need a capo? Generally, no. A lot of beginner's have a cheap capo in their case that was bought as part of the kit and may never be used. When starting out, buy the best instrument you can for your money and add accessories like this if and when you need them.
A capo fits over the fretboard of a guitar or similar stringed instrument and therefore raises the pitch of the strings by a uniform amount. Here is a few reasons for using a capo:
What different types of capos are there and what are the advantages of each ? There are many types of capos available. The one we recommend for beginners is the Jim Dunlop one pictured above. It is a strap and toggle design, are long lasting, relatively inexpensive and take up little space. The two most popular capos for players that use one a lot are the Shubb and the Kyser. Both address the need for a capo that is quick to change from fret to fret between songs and reliably maintains an even tension across the strings. (If the tension is too light the strings will buzz - if too tight the tuning will be affected.) The Kyser is spring loaded and will clip onto the end of the guitar when not in use and offers an easy one-handed operation. The handle protrudes quite a long way from the guitar which is not what everybody wants. Ease of use wins out for many. The Shubb is lever operated, small, tidy and accurate. The tension is adjustable which allows the pressure on the strings to be released if tuning problems occur in the higher fret positions Other capos are for specific purposes such as:
Well, you can if you really want but be certain that
the rubber or plastic used will not mar the finish on your guitar
neck. Small dings or scratches can occur from crappy capos
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