D'Addario Artist Capo, Black (PW-CP-10)

I've had others but this is my favorite capo. It's just really easy to put on and I take off. I also like how you can adjust it so it doesn't squeeze too hard.

If you are looking for a capo that isn't fussy this is it. If you find that your existing capo requires you moving it around squeezing it after the fact, look no further. If you have one of the cam based capos and you have to undo it a few times to get it right, this is the capo for you. I have tried most popular brand capos and this one just works. I don't have any moments where I thought my capo was correctly set but the high E string has a funny noise because it wasn't clamped just right. These things are just reliable. I like them so much I got rid of ALL my other capos and bought 3 of these. Remember to set the tension to your neck profile and you are done. Clamp and go! You will not be disappointed.

Have always used shubbs. More recently, a Kyser, simply for ease of having it at hand, on the headstock, one handed on and off. Been playing a lot of bluegrass over the past 8 years. This capo has adjustable tension, like a shubb ! and has as much or less pressure as a keyser. the best feature, imho, it that this capo minimizes note distortion and tuning issues due to excessive string pressure, as you can use just enough pressure to have the strings ring clearly, and no more. (while i rarely capo my electric guitars, this is the best capo, again, because with lighter strings, and adjustable clamp pressure, there is no string/note distortion.) I prefer it to my trusty kyser. And, because it can have very light tension, its great for light gauge strings. I use it (another) on my banjos for this reason. Its amazing the difference on banjo. Capoing needs no tuning adjustment of capoed strings on banjo to be in tune. It is the best capo for banjo ive yet found. clamp it on, using zero adjustment pressure and, youre in tune. This doesnt happen with shubbs or kyser, as the pressure really puts the light strings out of tune.. Great vale and product good quality too, ive had 1 of 2 for almost 2 years, stll like new!

I bought this after getting fed up with using a Kyser capo on electric guitar. The Kyser clamps on too tightly and pulls the strings sharp. It’s also very finicky about its position: tune to pitch with the capo, remove it, and then replace it a few millimeters away from its original position and the tuning will be way off. Thus, the “Quick-Change” capo was anything but, as it always required retuning and adjusting. The D’Addario capo holds up to the advertising claims. It largely avoids tuning problems. It’s easier to place and remove. Their claim that it requires much less force to open feels true when comparing it to the Kyser. Smooth action, light weight — it just feels right. No buzz (or when present, it’s easy to dial it out with the tension adjustment dial).

This is a very good "grab and use" capo. Because you can make quick, one-handed changes and you can store it on the headstock of your guitar, I currently use this capo when playing live (replacing a Planet Waves tension screw capo that I had to put on a mic stand or stick in my pocket). No capo will work well on every guitar as different guitars will have different neck radius, string tension, width, etc. so take that into account when reading capo reviews. But the ability to dial in different tension settings elevate the NS Artist above a Kyser--although I still use my Kyser occasionally. I haven't used the attachment for a Planet Waves tuner even though I use PW tuners with my acoustics--I prefer to have it attached to the headstock for maximum sensitivity. The pick clip is OK if you use thin picks. A .73 pick will fit fine but it's hard to fit in something heavier. The bottom line on capos for me is that most of the good ones are around 15 bucks and it's worth it to have an assortment for different needs. But I like this capo enough that I came back to by a second one plus another as a gift--you can't have too many capos!

Does what it's supposed to do, effectively.

I bought one to fit the radiused fretboard on my new banjo. I liked it so much I bought a second one for my Taylor guitar. I like the fact that you can reduce the spring tension. I wish I could relax it more.

I love everything about this capo and I've owned and used many types. It's simple to use with just one hand. The adjustable pressure is as a capo should be. Its curvature fits every guitar I own, electric and acoustic. And best of all, the "reverse" design where the bulk of the capo is above the fretboard leaving the area below the neck open is so much more comfortable for playing than the opposite that we see on most capos.

I tried Kaizers, other squeeze/clamp types, Shubs, G-7, Dunlop strap type, two other D'addario types... I tried almost every type of capo available, and my guitars (acoustic and electric) kept going out of tune as soon as I'd put the capo on. I don't have time to retune every time I put on a capo on when on stage. As disgusted as I was to buy and try yet another capo, I was still on the hunt for one that wouldn't pull my strings out of tune, and to my utter relief and satisfaction, this one actually works. It truly is the best capo I've ever tried. Different guitars with different fretboard radiuses will react differently, but a slight adjustment with the knob was all was needed when I switched guitars. I'm very pleased with this capo. It's quick to put on too, and it opens very, very smoothly when you press the handle to open it up for placement. I'm very pleased with it. My only complaint is I wish it would have been available before I paid for all those other capos over the years.

Excelente!

Ich brauchte eins, was ich mit der rechten Hand bedienen kann, weil ich mit der linken gerade nicht richtig zugreifen kann, spielen funktioniert aber. Man braucht nicht so viel Kraft und man kann den Druck auf die Saiten regulieren. Ich hatte immer das Problem, dass die E-Saite bei der Fender immer mal gescheppert hat. Das ist jetzt nicht mehr so.

This Capo is really high end and you can know the difference at once. Gold Standard. Loved it.

I really like these, adjustable so you can get a firm, buzz free, connection without risking marking the neck