Kyser 6 String Capo, Black

by Kyser

Product Features

• The most popular quick-release capo
• Quick-Change action allows for repositioning of the capo with only one hand
• Spring Tension clamps maintain intonation
• Black in Color
• Other Colors options available

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.5 x 0.7 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002CZVWI
• Item model number: KG6B
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (114 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #1 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Capos
  • #6 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Stringed Instrument Accessories

Product Description

The Kyser Quick Change Guitar Capo is a real quick change artist. Lots of pros use it live. One hand does it! The music world's most popular quick-change capo, Kyser's Quick-Change Capo is made of strong, lightweight aluminum. The spring-tensioned Quick-Change clamps firmly to hold intonation, but is quickly and easily released and repositioned without disturbing the tuning. You can operate your Quick-Change comfortably with one hand. You'll find it doesn't interfere with fingering and the pads won't mar or react with guitar finishes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

59 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easiest Most Effective Capo I've Used, August 10, 2005

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Sambi Katano (Las Vegas, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kyser 6 String Capo, Black

The Kyser capo is well designed. Normally "parked" on the head of my guitar, I can easily add, move or remove in 2 seconds. The unique feature of this capo is that you can flip it around, for example, cover the 3rd 4th and 5th strings on the second fret to convert it to an open E B A E B E tuning from a standard E B G D A E tuning. Very reliable and fun. Highly recommended.

51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quickest changing capo, August 23, 2009

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J. Kim (Orlando, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kyser 6 String Capo, Black

I currenty use two types of capos - the Kyser one and Shubb capos. Both are the most popular capos around but have different strengths and weaknesses.

The benefits of the Kyser is that it is the quickest changing capo I've come across, doesn't require tension adjustment, and can clip to the end of the headstock when not in use. The primary benefit of the Shubb is that it has adjustable tension (and second, it's smaller).

The main drawback of the Kyser is the lack of adjustable tension. Because it's designed to work across the fretboard, it will apply more force than necessary to clamp down the lower frets, causing frets to wear faster over time. Because of this I prefer to use the Kyser on my less expensive guitar and the Shubbs on the guitar I baby.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This capo is a gift to guitarists., February 8, 2008

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M. M. Poor (Forney, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kyser 6 String Capo, Black

I use capos a LOT, and this thing is an absolute dream...simply pinch and move...it's that simple. My concern at first was that it would not properly hold down the strings, but that fear was eliminated as soon as I took it out of the package and popped it on...2 seconds flat. I have 2, which I have now been using for 4 years.

The only thing about these capos is that the rubber does break down somewhat, and the strings will leave an indentation in the rubber. It doesn't seem to affect the pressure on the strings, however, and I have yet to replace one. At any rate, it would be absolutely worth it to have to frequently replace them if that were even the case because their ease of use is absolutely indispensable. Four years so far seems a very, very good run to me.