Customer Reviews

Kyser 6 String Capo, Black

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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.

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.

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.

I'm a beginner guitar player, so I was looking for a decent capo at a decent price so I could add some more songs to my repertoire. Before this one, I had ordered the Kyser Pro/Am 6-String Guitar Capo. The reviews on it were good and they said it was easy to take on and off, but I hated it. It was really difficult for me to get a good sound on it, it just wouldn't tighten enough.

This one is great though. It's easy to put on and take off, and holds all six strings down without a hitch, delivering a nice even tone, without the "buzz" you sometimes get when the strings aren't held down hard enough. You can just leave it on the head when you're not using it, and then just clip it on when you want to play with it on.

It also looks sleek and classy, with the all black design, which is always a plus for me. All in all, a great buy and I highly recommend it for anyone beginning to play guitar or unhappy with their current capo.

I had one..worked well but the spring snapped.
I will prob buy this one.
Tip..do not leave capos on frets ..when the instrument is not being used...memory effect...indent in the rubber.

I like the quickness of the capo. But, I'm just restarting in the guitar world, and, ladies, it takes quite a squeeze to get the darned thing open and in place. But, as my hands get stronger (or is the capo getting weaker?) it is getting easier to use. I pretty much agree with the previous reviews about its utility and drawbacks, primary drawback being the uneven pressure. But, until I get really great with the instrument, this will have limited affect on the quality of my notes.

My husband bought one of these capos for me, and I liked it so much that I bought one to give to a friend. The design makes it quick to put on and take off. My guitar stays in tune and I don't have any buzzing strings. The springs are pretty strong and the capo clamps on tightly, but there has been no damage to my guitar at all. I bought this for about $15. According to the warranty, Kyser will replace the capo for $3 if there are problems during the first year and for $10 after the first year. If it breaks after the first year, I'll probably just buy another. The color selection is nice, but I stuck with basic black. I'm sure there are better capos out there, but this one suits my needs just fine.

Does exactly what it's supposed to. I don't play guitar that much these days, but this met my needs just fine.

It's a solid piece of metal with rubber on both sides to protect the guitar. It's easy to use. I've had mine for about 2 weeks and so far it's great. if I run into problems, I'll update this review but it sure seems good so far.

One thing I came across in the documentation that came with the product (and it was news to me, though totally logical) - the manufacturer recommends not parking the capo on the head of the guitar when not in use. They say that the rubber needs time to reset and go back to the way it was. If it's always compressed, it won't work as well when you want it to. I have no idea how much parking it on the head would impact the life of the product, but I can understand from a logical perspective that it would impact product life (at least the rubber parts, which may or may not be easily replaceable).

Product was recommended by my teacher, works just as he said it would.