🎸 Lock in flawless tone, every fret, every time.
The D'Addario Pro Capo offers micrometer-precision tension adjustment for buzz-free, in-tune performance on 6 and 12-string acoustic and electric guitars. Made from durable aircraft-grade aluminum, it ensures long-lasting reliability and effortless one-handed operation, making it a must-have accessory trusted by musicians globally for over two decades.
Grip Material | Aluminum |
Material Type | Aluminum,Bronze,Silver |
Item Dimensions | 6 x 14 x 10 inches |
Item Weight | 0.3 Grams |
Style | Planet Waves NS Capo |
Color | Black |
A**.
Excellent, best design ever, but only get the SILVER aluminum one, not the thermoplastic as they break-- I've had 3 break on me.
I'm giving this one 5 stars, with the caveat that you MUST GET THE SILVER ALUMINUM one, otherwise the black thermoplastic ones do break. The thermoplastic ones broke on me within 2-3 months of use, 3 different ones, until I got the silver one which has not had that problem. Every music store I go to locally has the black thermoplastic ones, and they look in disbelief at me when I say they break. But they did --if I leave it on the guitar on a fret for 5 or 10 minutes and go into the kitchen to make tea, the thing literally snaps and breaks into 2 or 3 pieces and goes airborne at high speed in 2 pieces, and could poke someone's eye out in a public performance, freaky. There's something about the rainy days higher humidity cool damp air pressure and/or temperature fluctuation that does it.I live in northern california, so I don't know if a dry climate like the southwest would not have that problem.The SILVER ALUMINUM ONE by contrast, hasn't broken in now nearly a year of use, and shows no hints of doing that. It feels different in the hand from the thermoplastic-- no hint of plastic, but it is very light and not heavy like the G7 ones are. I made sure to order the silver aluminum one through Amazon, since the description on the black ones say some are aluminum and some thermoplastic, and I only want to make sure I get the aluminum one.The silver aluminum Planet Waves capo really is the best capo I've ever had, super easy to use, very easy to put on and switch from one fret to another while you're going from playing one song to another (you don't have move your body or the guitar like you do with all other capos to put it on or move it, which is a spectacular design), it keeps the strings in tune better than most other capos, and it's out of the way of your hands, doesn't interfere when you play any chord. The screw adjustment is in the perfect place for the least strain and doesn't hurt the fingers when turning it. It's the least obtrusive and best capo ever. I'll also add that I have an old carpal injury so I want the least strain, and small hands, so I want the least awkward and most light capo, and this does that. I absolutely love it, and I'm glad that the aluminum ones are durable.
S**R
Best capo but be gentle with it
Got this Capo Nov 2024 . It works great and it’s light and it has a small footprint on your guitar so if you have caveman mitts you don’t feel like your fingers are being strangled when you play close to this capo . Today it is March 30,2025 and the screw knob that you use to clamp it on the neck broke off and it’s stuck on my guitar . I’m pissed but only because it’s a small aggravation and I gotta figure out how to get the dang thing off with out scratching my guitar so. I’m one of those guys that polishes his guitars and none look beat up or “ relic “ . I see tha they sell the same capo but it’s the pro model and I’m gonna spend a few more bucks and get that . If I don’t like it I’m gonna buy this again because I think it’s better than all the others other than it’s made kind of cheap. I have expensive capos that are pretty like the Thalia but that capo is like parking a 1970 Cadillac Sedan Deville on the neck of your guitar .
M**N
Improved, now thinner
This is my second favorite type of capo — infinitely adjustable, very compact, but hard to manage in come live situations. (My favorite is the bigger brother D’addario adjustable.)To my surprise, this is thinner and rounder than the previous version of the same capo -- and it's better. It has a smaller "footprint" and makes it easier to keep everything tuned. I keep a few of these around for guitar repair as well as their intended purpose, it’s a repeat purchase, but now that I see the improvement, I'll have to repeat some more. The genius of the device is you can capo your guitar and adjust it _just_ enough to keep the transposition from buzzing but not enough to pull everything into terrible tuning. Again, my second favorite type of capo, but better than the previous version.
B**L
Screw Action Capo: Adjustable, Functional, Slow-Changing
This is my review of the NS Capo Pro (not lite). I have not tried the lite version, but have been advised by trustworthy third parties to pony up the extra $4. If you have a classical or flamenco guitar, get the classical version of course, because classical guitars have flat fingerboards, opposed to acoustics with radiused (slightly curved).I would definitely recommend this product to anybody in the market for a capo. However, this is not the fastest changing one that exists. For that, I would recommend looking into the hinge (this is screw) capos such as the Kyser capo. If you need a quick change, save yourself the time and look elsewhere.But, if that does not affect your decision, this is one of the better performing options on the market. It is fairly small, and does not get in the way of your hand while navigating the fingerboard as much as other ones. It should fit most, if not all guitars (but version still matters). It keeps the guitar well in tune, as long as you place it on straight without pushing the strings right or left. For best results, unscrew more before placing it on. It takes slightly longer, but is worth the time.One of the many plus-sides to this capo is its ability to be tightened or loosened with the screw. This was a major selling point for me, as this can go from silencing strings (halfway depressed), to changing the key (fully tightened). This also throws the instrument less out of whack tuning-wise.The product is properly padded in the right places, and will not damage your guitar's finish or strings.I docked a star because the images look more semi-gloss gunmetal than the high gloss black that it really is. Not a big deal, but I would have preferred the lighter finish.Also, the capo cannot be mounted on the headstock. However, there is a sort-of loophole. Mount it so that it encompasses the back of the tuner. I don't notice any negative effects due to this, except for it being not fun to do. If I am wrong, please leave a reply :)As I mentioned earlier, this is not the quickest changing capo on the market. This was not a concern of mine, so I did not let it affect my purchase. Tip: for quickest changes, loosen just enough so that the capo slides down the headstock, but does not let go. Slide to desired position. Tighten just enough, but not more than necessary.All in all, this is a great product that I would definitely recommend. With its few drawbacks come double the amount in positives.
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