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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | A smaller version of the standard Quick-Change, the capo beats anything on the market for clamping a mandolin's paired strings. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 5.7 inches | | Product Width: | 4.0 inches | | Product Height: | 0.8 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.1 pounds | | Package Length: | 5.9 inches | | Package Width: | 4.3 inches | | Package Height: | 0.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 23 reviews |
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19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Works like a charm! May 18, 2011
By J. Obra
"Avid Review Reader & Writer"
I bought this Kyser Banjo/Mand Capo, Blk from Amazon.com and got it in the mail earlier today for my Kala Makala Soprano Ukulele.
I normally wait a couple weeks (or more) before I write my review on things, but I'm actually excited about writing how useful this is.
For those who don't wish to read my entire review and to sum it all up in the end, BUYING ONE OF THESE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
First of all the description (and packaging manual itself) says it's for the use of the Mandolin or Banjo, but the Amazon search of "Ukulele Capo" and also by a couple other reviews on this product used this on the Ukulele. So even though it doesn't say it's for the ukulele, it still works fine on the Ukulele.
Durability: It's not plastic that's for sure and the tension of it feels like one of those exercise grips, but I'm pretty sure most people can be able to squeeze on those to take it off/on plus the slightly hard grip keeps the capo in place much better.
Looks and ergonomics: It's funny how the capo was smaller than I expected, it's about the size of my palm in length. The part that sticks out of the instrument goes upwards from the frets (K-style; the best I could describe that) and shouldn't get in the way while doing some chords unlike some other capos I've seen where the part that sticks out is on the opposite side and could get in the way. Overall I'm pretty happy with it.
Sounds: The reason why I got the capo was because I wasn't really happy with the sounds my ukulele makes (it didn't seem pleasant to hear for me), but ever since I put the capo on the first fret I could never seem to take it off anymore because I loved how it sounds now! Plus, having a capo allow you to change the pitch of the sounds to whatever you want, so you're basically not stuck with the same sounds on every song and you can play around the pitches to be more creative while jamming with the buddies! It's just a whole new world with a capo.
Other stuff: The instructions specifically say not to attach the capo onto the headstock (the tail end of the ukulele), but I see everyone doing this anyways when they're not in use (I put mines on the middle of the top of the headstock so the whole rubbery part is on the instrument and not just a part of it). Although I do understand why they don't want you to put it there because the thick rubber of the capo (that attaches to the strings) conforms to the shape of the strings (when I take off the capo, I would see lines on the rubbery part of it) and putting it on the headstock would make the flat surface uneven after a while. The manual also recommends that you should take the capo off when not in use which again has something to do with the rubber (and I think it would mess the strings up too).
HOW TO PROPERLY PUT YOUR CAPO: Naturally, one would put the capo on the middle of the fretboard. That is wrong. The correct position of the capo should be closest to (without touching the bar) the next fret. Basically, if you're going to put the capo on the first fret, the capo should be closer to the second fret. If you're going to go up a step to the second fret, then the capo should be closer to the third fret and so on. Get it? I hope so. Just don't keep it in the middle of the fretboard.
To properly play the new chords, basically the capo is the new nut part of the ukulele. So if you put the capo on the first fret, then you would play the chords one fret down from your original normal chord.
Well, that's about it for now. I'll update this review if anything comes up. As for now, I'm going to be busy jamming on my ukulele! :]
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Works great Apr 25, 2010
By Seth A. Georgson
"SethG"
The Kyser Capo was recommended to me by a friend who tried a few different brands for his guitar. I looked around and found that it was rated well so I decided to give it a shot. A lot of people will say you should just learn all the different keys but the capo comes in handy when you haven't been playing too long and especially when you play with other people who like to change keys on you. This particular capo is nice because it has a strong spring and a low profile and the handles are up on the top out of the way.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Put It Right ON the Fret Or You'll Go Sharp! Mar 10, 2011
By M. Olivas
"Instant Wellbeing"
I got mine from B and G Music Assoc Inc -- they had the best price and FREE shipping!
Props to them!
However, I'm such a newb that I put it a little above the first fret, rather than right on it. And, ohmygoodness, my uke went soooooooooo sharp!
Thankfully, I googled, and I'm not the only one who's made that mistake!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Good Uke Capo! Oct 14, 2011
By Paul
when I first received this product in the mail, I was a little uncertain of my purchase. I had used guitar capos in the past, and because of the Kyser capo's size and light weight, it felt a little flimsy to me at first. It's actually very solidly made. If anything, it was a little stiff for the first few days of use.
This product is a solid asset to any uke or small instrument player too lazy to use bar cords if they don't have to. (i.e. myself and many talented instrumentalists)
P.S.- This thing is way better than the stretch band capo I had before. Don't buy them, those things are horrible. They don't stay put on your instrument as well, they're a pain to get on and off, and they get in the way of your fingers. With the Kyser capo I can put my fingers on the fret nearest the capo without problem. When this is only couple bucks more you have no excuse not to get the better product.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Excellent! Jul 14, 2010
By MDR-CPE!!
I use it on my ukuleles.
It hold them down well and it doesn't get in the way at all.
Nor is it fragile feeling. I've had it for a few months now and it's still ace.
The tone when playing is clear and crisp.
Excellent!
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