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Title: Capo Brand Question
Post by: CaliaMoko on October 12, 2017, 09:12:04 PM
Ever try one of these capos?
https://www.thaliacapos.com/collections/all

They're really expensive, for capos, so I have to wonder...are they really dramatically better than "regular" capos, or is it all hype??? Just curious--not planning to buy one anytime soon.

Vicki
Title: Re: Capo Brand Question
Post by: Hooded Singer on October 12, 2017, 09:21:42 PM
Haven't tried it but it looks like it's just a bling fashion accessory to me.

I doubt they're several times better than a utilitarian one to justify the several times higher price.

The product pages don't have item descriptions exuding any passion for guitars or explaining their functional better qualities.

That said - it is a pretty cool gift if you know someone who uses a capo and you give them one plated in gold and covered in diamonds. Too gaudy for my personal tastes though.
Title: Re: Capo Brand Question
Post by: Skub on October 12, 2017, 09:31:06 PM
My son bought me one of those for a birthday a while back. I do use it,but I don't believe it's any better than any other well known brand. It's a bling thing and that's ok,but I'd never have bought one for myself.

It's always been Shubb for Skub!  :D

(https://s6.postimg.org/uet2nqqsd/20170804_115856.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/uet2nqqsd/)
Title: Re: Capo Brand Question
Post by: Boydie on October 12, 2017, 09:38:03 PM
This is my capo of choice:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/G7th/Performance-2-Guitar-Capo.gc
Title: Re: Capo Brand Question
Post by: Skub on October 12, 2017, 09:40:26 PM
It looks like one of those Sleep pods out of Alien!  :D
Title: Re: Capo Brand Question
Post by: Wicked Deeds on October 12, 2017, 09:42:10 PM
Quote from: Boydie on October 12, 2017, 09:38:03 PM
This is my capo of choice:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/G7th/Performance-2-Guitar-Capo.gc

Same as mine, exceptional build quality and very reliable!

Paul
Title: Re: Capo Brand Question
Post by: Ramshackles on October 14, 2017, 12:56:39 PM
Quote from: Boydie on October 12, 2017, 09:38:03 PM
This is my capo of choice:

http://www.guitarcenter.com/G7th/Performance-2-Guitar-Capo.gc

Snap!
I have a couple, they are very very good
Title: Re: Capo Brand Question
Post by: Martinswede on October 19, 2017, 07:47:55 PM
Mine says KYSER.

It looks kind if like an insect. Best thing since sliced bread.
Title: Re: Capo Brand Question
Post by: CaliaMoko on October 19, 2017, 11:58:00 PM
I didn't realize there were so many choices before recently. And some really expensive ones! I can't remember what mine cost (probably about $15-$20), but I know both of them are D'Addario. They seem to work well enough for me. I have to be careful not to crank them down too tight, and they are definitely not quick change types. But I can't even change chords all that quick--I could never slip a capo very fast and keep in time. :-\

Thanks for all the input.

Vicki