Choosing A Capo

Performance, Nashville or newport... which capo is best for you? Ultimately it's down to personal preference, as each model has its strengths.

If you can, we recommend that you pay a visit to your local music store and try them out – but if that's not possible, or you need a little more help, here's a chart to help you compare them:

Capo Type
Available For	6-String Guitar 12-String Guitar Classical Guitar Banjo & Mandolin	6-String Guitar 12-String Guitar Classical Guitar Banjo & Mandolin Partial 5-String * Partial 3-String *	6-String Guitar Classical Guitar
Summary	Our original and best-selling capo. Simply squeeze it into place and it stays there, giving you complete control over positioning and the amount of tension on the strings.	So small and light, you'd hardly know it was there! Easily applied and removed using the quick-release lever, while the screw adjusts the tension – even with the capo in position.	Spring-loaded for ultra-fast changes on stage. Unlike our other capos, you can't adjust the tension – but you can operate the capo easily with one hand.
Adjustable Tension	Yes	Yes	No
One-Handed Operation	Possible with practice	Possible with practice	Yes, Easily
Clamps Onto Headstock	Yes	No	Yes
Weight	76g / 2.7oz †	43g / 1.5oz	37g / 1.3oz
Size & Shape	Larger than the Newport, but with comfortable rounded edges – should stay out of the way of most players' hands.	The smallest of the three models. Slim, and rounded, so you'll hardly know it's there.	The largest of the three models.
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* For 6-string guitar. These models hold down some – but not all – of the strings, creating an effect similar to using a drop tuning
† Weight given for 6-string Performance Capo. 12-String and Classical models weigh 80g / 2.8oz