Top 5 Acoustic Guitar Capos
There are five factors that you should consider when buying a capo:
- Does it keep my guitar in tune?
- How easy is it to take off and on?
- Does it hinder the sound of the guitar?
- How much does it get in the way?
- Does it have a way to adjust the tension?
There are few capo models that accomplish these things well; here’s what we recommend (in order of lowest to highest price):
D’Addario NS Pro PW-CP-02
Pros:
✔ Adjustable tension
✔ Low-profile
✔ Even tension reduces buzz
Cons:
❌ Can’t clasp to the headstock (easy to lose it)
❌ Not easy to move around the neck
❌ May pull strings out of tune (slightly)
D’Addario PW-CP-10
Pros:
✔ Easy to move around the neck
✔ Adjustable tension
✔ Pick Holder!
✔ Bracket for D’Addario NS Micro Tuner
Cons:
❌ Gets in the way of your hand
❌ Basic buzz control
❌ May pull strings out of tune (slightly)
Shubb C1 Guitar Capo
Pros:
✔ Adjustable tension
✔ Relatively low-profile
✔ Quick clasp on
✔ Even tension reduces buzz
Cons:
❌ Can’t clasp to the headstock (easy to lose it)
❌ Not easy to move around the neck
❌ May pull strings out of tune (slightly)
G7th Performance 3
Pros:
✔ Relatively low-profile
✔ Quick clasp on
✔ Even tension reduces buzz
✔ Keeps your guitar in tune
Cons:
❌ Adjustable tension, but no thumb screw
❌ Width gets in the way of your hand
Elliott G34I Integrity Guitar Capo
Pros:
✔ Adjustable tension
✔ Even tension reduces buzz
✔ Keeps your guitar in tune
✔ Very low-profile
✔ Stores behind the nut (you’ll never lose it)
Cons:
❌ Not quick to move around the neck
