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Planet Waves NS Classical Guitar Capo in Black

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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!

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.

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.

Holds on tight, and with a little practice you can one-hand it pretty well (just don't open the screw all the way). The best thing about this is that you control the pressure it puts on the strings, rather than a spring action trigger capo. Given that nylon strings aren't as tough as steel, I like the idea of just adding necessary pressure to hold the fret. The only downside is that it can be clumsy to change positions with the guitar on your leg compared to a trigger capo.

I have a Classical Nylon Guitar , and the frets are not curved like other Acoustic Guitars. it's flat and every Capo I bought didn't work very well, but then I found this amazing product which worked perfectly even on the highest frets!

This capo is perfect for the classical guitar. I was initially using a "classic" capo with a strap. It was very tedios to insert and remove the strap. This capo solves the problem. Highly recommended.

I really love this capo. I have a Dunlop one too and it doesn't fit my classical guitar very well. Seems well made, looks good, and is easy enough to take off and put on. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to get a capo for their classical guitar.

This Capo its just perfect for my electric guitar, at the acoustic one don't fits just in the 2 first frets but i really like the design

I know, it's just a capo, but I love this thing. The price is right and it fits my classical guitar perfectly. It feels very well made. The thumbscrew turns smoothly and and you can tighten or remove the capo quickly. And because it's a screw-on capo you don't bend your strings all over the place when you fasten it down. This is exactly what I was looking for.

I'm a beginner guitarist, and I've never used a capo before. When I was looking for a capo to buy, this one looked the coolest, and it wasn't bulky like others I've seen. I like that you can screw it in place over clamping it in place. I've had it for over a month now, and no issues.