Best guitar capos: top choice capos for acoustic and electric guitar By Chris Bird last updated 25 April 24 A capo is a great way to boost your creativity on the instrument. Here’s our expert picks for electric and acoustic guitar, ukulele, 12-string and beyond
“I thought to myself, ‘Nobody’s done anything with that for at least 25 years. It looks like a piece of medieval torture instrumentation’”: How G7th revolutionized the guitar capo By David Mead published 5 December 23 The British company has sought to give the humble capo a player-friendly future. As with many great ideas, it evolved from a simple question that designer Nick Campling asked himself while playing an acoustic guitar…
Get up to 55% off strings, picks, capos, cables and other guitar accessories with Ernie Ball's mega Cyber Monday sale By Matt Owen last updated 27 November 22 Bag huge discounts on just about every essential accessory you could need – or scoop some suitable stocking fillers for a guitar-playing loved one
Dunlop launches the Trigger Fly, a sleek, speedy and ergonomic take on its most-popular capo design By Matt Parker published 7 October 22 The firm is promising better handling and tuning stability than ever before
Improve your acoustic accessory arsenal and harness high-end tones with Kyser's Low-Tension Quick-Change Acoustic Guitar Capo By Guitar World Staff last updated 30 September 22 The perfect companion for acoustic aficionados who favor lower actions – or those with a lighter touch – Kyser’s Low-Tension Quick-Change Acoustic Guitar Capo utilizes 25 percent less spring tension for dependably robust tuning and intonation
Shubb releases ultra-luxurious Paua Pearl iridescent capo By Matt Owen published 8 November 21 Featuring a series of Shubb-standard specs to maintain ample string tension, the new-look unit sports a classy colorway that looks different depending on how the light is hitting it
Fender joins forces with Kyser for vintage colorway-inspired Classic Colors Quick-Change electric guitar capos By Matt Owen published 25 June 21 The stylish new accessories come in Butterscotch Blonde, Daphne Blue, Surf Green and Olympic White finishes
FM Guitars teams up with Chordinero for mammoth dual-neck-compatible capo By Matt Owen published 14 June 21 Extended offering sports note-holding metal rods and seeks to open up an array of "completely new techniques for the guitar"
How to use a capo on guitar By Jimmy Brown published 23 October 20 Here are some tips for better intonation, and how to think of key when using a capo
How a capo can make 5 classic songs easier to play By Jimmy Brown published 6 October 20 From Eagles' Desperado to Aerosmith's Dream On: here's how a capo can make playing these hits simpler than ever
Shubb introduces luxurious gold and rose gold Capo Royale By Richard Bienstock published 21 July 20 The new Capo Royale Series features a classic lever design and durable, long-lasting finishes
How, when and why you should use a capo: Justin Johnson explains the essential guitar accessory By Richard Bienstock published 26 February 20 Kyser’s 40th Anniversary capo will handle all your capo needs, and then some
D’Addario’s Pro Plus capo mimics the way a human finger frets a string By Richard Bienstock published 14 February 20 New design adjusts to any fretboard radius, is available in black and silver finishes
Guitar capo basics: everything you need to know By Laura B. Whitmore published 4 March 15 Get the run down on how to choose a capo, types of capos, and things to consider when using this handy accessory