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Rob P.
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
This product is the perfect size - for my soprano uke. Too small for a baritone or tenor. Will fit most concerts as well.
Dr Abhinav Neog
Reviewed in India on February 14, 2025
The ideal capo for mandolin.. must buy.. sturdy yet light weight.. and no unnecessary vibrations unlike clip-on variants..
Strommer
Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2025
I have guitar capos and this one is so tiny in comparison, it also work great.
Hannah
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2024
This capo is the perfect size for my standard-sized mandolin. The twist-tighten style is great because you can tighten it enough to get the sound just right, and is narrow enough that you can move it to the exact spot in the fret that will give you the ideal intonation for your specific instrument, without getting in the way of your hand. It also has nice padding on the undersized so as to not scratch the delicate coating of the wood. I really enjoy using this capo and appreciate that it allows my mando to maintain a beautiful tone/sound even when used higher on the fretboard.
Redwin de la Forge
Reviewed in France on July 29, 2024
Installation facile. Aucun bruit de buzzing. Léger et solide à la fois.
LlucDep
Reviewed in Spain on July 1, 2024
Eficaz y precisa.
cintikaren
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
Fantastic! Fits perfect on my tenor guitar!
Stephen
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2023
I really like the design of this capo, it's very simple and easy to use. To put on and remove the capo you just tighten or loosen the thumbscrew. Giving it 3 stars only because unfortunately the neck on my banjo is just *barely* too wide for this capo to fully reach the 1st string. This probably won't be a problem for most people, but I'm using this on a long neck banjo which ends up being a bit too wide higher up the neck. If you're unsure, check my photo and you can see this capo has a reach of just over 1 1/4 inches. If you have the same problem as me, I highly recommend getting the Planet Waves NS Ukulele Capo — it's identical to this capo but just a bit longer, instead having a 1 1/2 inch reach and it's perfect for my application!
Ricardo
Reviewed in Brazil on March 8, 2023
Tive que comprar um desse para tocar algumas músicas de Fingerstyle moderno no violão como Ryllyn de Andy Mckee e Serenity de David Sehling. Eu usava um capo de ukulele baratinho mas ele atrapalhava para vc tocar as 2 cordas que ficam sem apertar pelo capo, e quando esbarrava nele ele soltava, com esse não tem esse problema. Único ponto fraco é que parece meio fragil e não tem trava da rosca, se vc desrrosquear td a pecinha de aperto solta, se tiver no palco e cair no chão no escuro já era.
alt_2ooning
Reviewed in Canada on July 25, 2021
The mini capo is a blessing for the mando and 5 string banjo enthusiast as it is unrestrictive and remains unobstuctedly out of the way. For the mando enthusiast accustomed to the four finger 'chop' patterns then there is no need for this capo.However for the open and alternate tunings of the mandolin and banjo then the capo in review is a 'godsend' as it enlarges the tonal pallet of useable chords albeit only 2 , 3 or 4 sharps # — beyond that range then tone and resonance of the instrument will suffer.The mechanical screw adjustment is never a hindrance at the cup of the thumb and forefinger and a slight backward angle of the capo top barre towards the nut enables ample freedom. The quality of the capo is that of machine like precision of weighted metal.
Larry B.
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2018
Actually surprised how much I like this capo. I have a number of others, mostly Shubbs (original and deluxe) and I like them just fine as well as a G7. I have one banjo, an 80's Washburn B-18 archtop that has a very thick neck and none of my other banjo capos work well on it...always feels like the clamp is going to squeeze too hard. I've used a guitar capo on the B-18 for awhile, but never felt it did the job very well.For some reason, this little, light weight capo, clamps nicely onto the B-18 neck without a problem and with minimal effort. It's so small, I often forget to take it off before I put my banjo in it's case, but that's just a habit thing I need to work out. While I'm playing, does fit nicely into my jeans pocket-watch pocket (the small pocket inside your right front pocket) and I can also straddle it's "U" shape between two resonator holes, though your mileage may vary on that...and if you try that, be careful it does not slip its way into one of the holes falling into the resonator itself...I've come close, but know how to avoid that now on my banjo.
Scott T
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2015
This is an awesome capo. As a guitarist, I have used an assortment of capo's over the years including the popular and convenient Kaiser and the legendary Shubbs. Earlier this year I decided to learn banjo and when I was purchasing accessories I decided to try a capo brand I had seen quite a bit of but never used. There was a special where if you bought it along with a snark tuner, you'd save a few bucks, so I took the plunge. The first one that came with the tuner was broken. It was missing the adjustment knob needed to use the unit. So far I was not thrilled with my deviation away from a Shubbs capo. Amazon fixed the situation and a new one was on the way right away. (FYI - Amazon made it easy to return the old one.) Once I had a chance to try the replacement I was blown away. The design is really smart. I didn't realize how much of an impact that additional pressure has on intonation until I used this capo. I highly recommend this capo for your banjo.I still love my Shubbs capo's and will continue to use them but this capo has shown me there can be more than one perfect design. This unit works exceptionally well and has a super low profile which I am sure many players will appreciate.My only enhancement suggestion would be to also make this capo in a bright color like white, orange, or yellow so it would be more difficult to misplace.
Mandolin586
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2014
"It's so tiny!!" was the first thing out of my mouth when I got this in the mail. It is so tiny compared to a guitar capo which is what we were used to. The craftsmanship is top notch, the thing is indestructible.It really is perfect for a mandolin (which is what we have) and its so nice to have one that is no larger then it needs to be! It is incredibly low profile and does not intrude on your play-ability. Works great for what its made for!The fact you can twist the knob and have it basically lock down is great as well since it makes the hold really secure. With guitar ones I have seem them wear out and not clamp down hard enough. I feel like because of how this one tightens that it will never lose its ability to grip the strings.Only one negative: It would be the same as its greatest strength. It is tiny! I would imagine it being super easy to leave on a table or put in a pocket while not in use and then forget where you left it. As long as you put it in your case though you will be good to go the next time you need it!
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