Capo, Capos, Capo's?

[WishICouldPlay]

well, regardless of the proper grammar and spelling, a capo on an electric guitar is sooooo lame ... it's just wrong.

 

[Albrecht Smuten]

well, regardless of the proper grammar and spelling, a capo on an electric guitar is sooooo lame ... it's just wrong.

Soooooo... what makes it better on an acoustic?

 

[Danerada]

I don't think so.

 

[WishICouldPlay]

Soooooo... what makes it better on an acoustic?

well, when u see a pic of jimi, eddie or eric with a capo come back and talk to me.

 

[Danerada]

When I play like Jimi, Eric, or Eddie, then I will give up my capo.

 

[Albrecht Smuten]

well, when u see a pic of jimi, eddie or eric with a capo come back and talk to me.

Here you go, brother:

 

[WishICouldPlay]

Here you go, brother:

well, we all have our "dork" moments ...

 

[garrett]

well, regardless of the proper grammar and spelling, a capo on an electric guitar is sooooo lame ... it's just wrong.

Don't tell Don Felder...

They also come in real handy if you play with a female singer who likes to transpose keys. Or, if you just want to explore some different tonalities.

 

[Fbrandw]

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[jrw32]

Do you have a reasoning for them being 'lame?'

They're a tool that can be used to expand the tonal palette of a guitar, much like a slide, Ebow, or any other accessory. Yes, some people use them to play songs in different keys easier - whatever works for them. For me, I use them from time to time to come up with different voicings/arrangement in a band setting, so I'm not always playing in the same chordal position/timbre as our singer's guitar playing.

 

[László]

well, we all have our "dork" moments ...

I forgive you for having yours.

 

[Mikegarveyblues]

For some it's essential:

 

[DRM_777]

*sniff sniff*

You guy's smell that? I am getting a distinct whiff of a troll.....

 

[Shawn@PRS]

:laugh::laugh:


The way I look at this is that there is no right or wrong...do what inspires you and pushes the envelope of your own creativity.

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[sergiodeblanc]

I forgive you for having yours.

:star:

 

[captdg]

Capo Regime

 

[38Roars]

Please don't tell David Grissom or Warren Haynes this! Good Day for the Blues DG always capos at 5th Fret!
Warren Haynes capo on 2nd fret Hattiesburg Hustle!!

well, regardless of the proper grammar and spelling, a capo on an electric guitar is sooooo lame ... it's just wrong.

 

[docbennett]

Just get a Steinberger with a trans-trem and you won't have to admit you're using one.