Choosing A Capo
Performance, Nashville or newport... which capo is best for you? Ultimately it's down to personal preference, as each model has its strengths.
If you can, we recommend that you pop down to your local music store and try them out – but if that's not possible, or you need a little more help, here's a chart to help you compare them:
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Capo Type
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Performance |
Newport |
Nashville |
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Available For |
6-String Guitar
12-String Guitar
Classical Guitar
Banjo & Mandolin |
6-String Guitar
Other models coming soon... |
6-String Guitar
Classical Guitar |
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Summary |
Our original and best-selling capo. Simply squeeze it into place and it stays there, giving you complete control over positioning and the amount of tension on the strings. |
So small and light, you'd hardly know it was there! Easily applied and removed using the quick-release lever, while the screw adjusts the tension – even with the capo in position. |
Spring-loaded for ultra-fast changes on stage. Unlike our other capos, you can't adjust the tension – but you can operate the capo easily with one hand. |
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Adjustable Tension |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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One-Handed Operation |
Possible with practice |
Possible with practice |
Yes, Easily |
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Clamps Onto Headstock |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Weight |
76g / 2.7oz † |
43g / 1.5oz |
37g / 1.3oz |
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Size & Shape |
Larger than the Newport, but with comfortable rounded edges – should stay out of the way of most players' hands. |
The smallest of the three models. Slim, and rounded, so you'll hardly know it's there. |
The largest of the three models. |
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† Weight given for 6-string Performance Capo. 12-String and Classical models weigh 80g / 2.8oz
