Planet Waves NS Classical Guitar Capo in Black

by Planet Waves

Product Features

• Made of Ultra-Light Aerospace Grade Aluminum
• One Hand Operation
• A Patent-Pending Ned Steinberger Design
• Designed for 6-String Classical Guitars
• Fast Micrometer Screw

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 inches ; 0.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000OZ981I
• Item model number: PW-CP-04
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,131 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #22 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Capos

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Planet Waves PW-CP-04 NS Capo Pro is designed specifically for use on classical guitars. A patented micrometer adjustment mechanism allows the player to dial in the exact tension needed for clear ringing notes without excessive force in any position on the neck. This greatly reduces the need to retune your guitar during and after capo use and helps deliver exceptional intonation. The sleek construction can withstand the toughest playing/touring schedule while adding negligible additional weight or obstruction to the instrument. Planet Waves NS Pro Series capos are the result of an ongoing collaboration between famed product designer Ned Steinberger, Jim D'Addario and Planet Waves.

Planet Waves NS Series capos are the result of an ongoing collaboration between famed product designer Ned Steinberger, Jim D'Addario and Planet Waves.

Planet Waves, part of the D'Addario family of brands, is known for innovative, problem-solving, quality musical accessories. Planet Waves offers a complete line of award-winning accessories including cables, picks, tuners, capos, straps, humidifiers, maintenance tools and more.

Product Description

NS Capo Pro in black made from aircraft grade aluminium for classical guitar. The NS Capo Pro for classical guitar assures buzz-free in-tune performance at any fret. A patented micrometer adjustment mechanism, allows you to dial in the exact tension needed for clear ringing notes without excessive force in any position on the neck. This greatly reduces the need to retune your guitar during and after capo use. The sleek construction can withstand the toughest playing/touring schedule while adding negligible additional weight or obstruction to the instrument. Planet Waves NS Pro Series capos are the result of an ongoing collaboration between famed product designer Ned Steinberger, Jim D'Addario and Planet Waves. Planet Waves, a wholly owned subsidiary of the world leader in musical accessories, D'Addario and Co. Inc., is known for innovative and problem-solving products. Planet Waves offers a complete line of musical accessories, including; cabling, tuners, capos, straps, humidification products, instrument care and maintenance tools, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great capo for the price!, April 14, 2009

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Phillip E. Wiltzius (Mankato, MN) - See all my reviews
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I bought the Planet Waves Guitar Capo in black the other day, and it works great!

I did a lot of shopping around because I wanted a good capo for my acoustic electric guitar, and when I came upon this one I liked the style.

BENEFITS:
-The Capo is screw on from the bottom, so that means you can adjust how tight it is on the strings (So you can barre chords or just silence strings).
-The black looks great, and the material is nice- I don't think it could scratch the guitar neck unless you wore off the thick padding.
-This could go either way, but the capo is nice and small. I was a bit surprised when I got it, but it works just fine. Would probably be easy to lose if you have a messy place though!

DRAWBACKS:
You can't really mount the capo on the headstock, even if you try to screw it on. The only way I can figure out to keep it on is to clamp both the top tuning key and the headstock. (Not recommended of course)

OVERALL:
This is a great capo. It's built well, does what it needs to do, and it looks nice. Like I said, my only gripe is that it doesn't fit on the headstock very well. Definitely recommended!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to capo a classical, May 5, 2009

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bigdumbHoosier (North Judson, Indiana) - See all my reviews

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Using a capo on a classical guitar can be difficult -- the neck is wide, and thick. Intonation suffers, and the bass strings tend to buzz. The Planet Waves NS Classical Guitar Capo solved these problems. Because it is tightened onto the neck by a screw action, it always pushes the strings down against the neck straight.

Classical guitars are also light weight; this capo is made of aluminum and is also quite light so it doesn't change the feel of the guitar in your hands. It has a sleek, low profile and therefore doesn't interfere with left hand fingering as can be the case with spring capos.

Some players feel it takes too long to put it on the guitar or object to the fact that it requires both hands. I don't find that to be the case, presumably you're reasonably coordinated or you wouldn't attempt to play classical guitar. Yes, you'll need to use both hands, but ultimately the Planet Waves NS is a quicker install because it works correctly the first time. The worst thing is starting to play a song and realizing one's capo isn't getting the job done.

Capos aren't used too extensively in classical guitar music, but you still need one in your case. But if you're like me and also like to play your classical for finger style folk or pop music (esp. 'Americana') you should get one of these.

Now I want one for my steel string guitars too.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best capo ever, August 22, 2009

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Guitar Guru (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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If you are a classical guitarist or just enjoy playing on them, this is the capo for you. It is flat and wide like the neck of a classical, so there is equal pressure on each string. Furthermore, the thumbscrew tightening mechanism allows for exactly the right amount of pressure, so you don't have to worry about strings going sharp like you do with a spring-style capo. The only drawback is that it takes two hands and a little time (10 seconds) to put on. However, as a classical player, I never have to move a capo in the middle on a piece. It's either on or off, so this little drawback doesn't matter to me.