D'Addario Artist Capo, Black (PW-CP-10)

I've had others but this is my favorite capo. It's just really easy to put on and I take off. I also like how you can adjust it so it doesn't squeeze too hard.

Have always used shubbs. More recently, a Kyser, simply for ease of having it at hand, on the headstock, one handed on and off. Been playing a lot of bluegrass over the past 8 years. This capo has adjustable tension, like a shubb ! and has as much or less pressure as a keyser. the best feature, imho, it that this capo minimizes note distortion and tuning issues due to excessive string pressure, as you can use just enough pressure to have the strings ring clearly, and no more. (while i rarely capo my electric guitars, this is the best capo, again, because with lighter strings, and adjustable clamp pressure, there is no string/note distortion.) I prefer it to my trusty kyser. And, because it can have very light tension, its great for light gauge strings. I use it (another) on my banjos for this reason. Its amazing the difference on banjo. Capoing needs no tuning adjustment of capoed strings on banjo to be in tune. It is the best capo for banjo ive yet found. clamp it on, using zero adjustment pressure and, youre in tune. This doesnt happen with shubbs or kyser, as the pressure really puts the light strings out of tune.. Great vale and product good quality too, ive had 1 of 2 for almost 2 years, stll like new!

Does what it's supposed to do, effectively.

I have had probably a dozen capos in my 50 years of guitar playing. I have always been disappointed in one way or another with every single one of them: The guitar seems to require retuning or adding a capo muddies the tone. This capo is pretty good, but does not hold a candle to my recently purchased Shubb capo. The Shubb is a total re-design and re-engineering of the classic capo. It's the best one by far.

I bought this after getting fed up with using a Kyser capo on electric guitar. The Kyser clamps on too tightly and pulls the strings sharp. It’s also very finicky about its position: tune to pitch with the capo, remove it, and then replace it a few millimeters away from its original position and the tuning will be way off. Thus, the “Quick-Change” capo was anything but, as it always required retuning and adjusting. The D’Addario capo holds up to the advertising claims. It largely avoids tuning problems. It’s easier to place and remove. Their claim that it requires much less force to open feels true when comparing it to the Kyser. Smooth action, light weight — it just feels right. No buzz (or when present, it’s easy to dial it out with the tension adjustment dial).

I love everything about this capo and I've owned and used many types. It's simple to use with just one hand. The adjustable pressure is as a capo should be. Its curvature fits every guitar I own, electric and acoustic. And best of all, the "reverse" design where the bulk of the capo is above the fretboard leaving the area below the neck open is so much more comfortable for playing than the opposite that we see on most capos.

Especially on an electric guitar with lighter strings, I find that a cheap capo with a really heavy spring will really bend the strings out of tune, even if you're guitar's adjusted so that you can push down all the way to the fretboard. This capo lets you adjust the strength so it's just enough to not buzz and give a clean tone, but not any more. This means it's also easier to take on and off, since it doesn't have to clamp as hard and also because the actual linkage makes it feel easier. Pretty genius device, and the price isn't too bad. The "finger" that depressed the strings is covered in a rubbery sleeve that can slip off with enough force, but that's not really an issue.

If you are looking for a capo that isn't fussy this is it. If you find that your existing capo requires you moving it around squeezing it after the fact, look no further. If you have one of the cam based capos and you have to undo it a few times to get it right, this is the capo for you. I have tried most popular brand capos and this one just works. I don't have any moments where I thought my capo was correctly set but the high E string has a funny noise because it wasn't clamped just right. These things are just reliable. I like them so much I got rid of ALL my other capos and bought 3 of these. Remember to set the tension to your neck profile and you are done. Clamp and go! You will not be disappointed.

I tried Kaizers, other squeeze/clamp types, Shubs, G-7, Dunlop strap type, two other D'addario types... I tried almost every type of capo available, and my guitars (acoustic and electric) kept going out of tune as soon as I'd put the capo on. I don't have time to retune every time I put on a capo on when on stage. As disgusted as I was to buy and try yet another capo, I was still on the hunt for one that wouldn't pull my strings out of tune, and to my utter relief and satisfaction, this one actually works. It truly is the best capo I've ever tried. Different guitars with different fretboard radiuses will react differently, but a slight adjustment with the knob was all was needed when I switched guitars. I'm very pleased with this capo. It's quick to put on too, and it opens very, very smoothly when you press the handle to open it up for placement. I'm very pleased with it. My only complaint is I wish it would have been available before I paid for all those other capos over the years.

Excelente!

Ich brauchte eins, was ich mit der rechten Hand bedienen kann, weil ich mit der linken gerade nicht richtig zugreifen kann, spielen funktioniert aber. Man braucht nicht so viel Kraft und man kann den Druck auf die Saiten regulieren. Ich hatte immer das Problem, dass die E-Saite bei der Fender immer mal gescheppert hat. Das ist jetzt nicht mehr so.

This Capo is really high end and you can know the difference at once. Gold Standard. Loved it.

I really like these, adjustable so you can get a firm, buzz free, connection without risking marking the neck