D'Addario Guitar Capo for Acoustic and Electric Guitar - NS Capo Lite - Adjustable Tension - Guitar Accessories - Works for 6 String and 12 String Guitars - Lite - Black
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Brand | D'Addario |
Color | Black, Lite |
Material | Aluminum, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
Style | Acoustic & Electric |
Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
About this item
- HIGH PERFORMANCE: Micrometer tension adjustment assures buzz-free in-tune performance at every fret. Apply the perfect tension to your guitar.
- DESIGNED FOR: Designed for 6 or 12 string acoustic and electric guitars with radiused fretboards
- STRONG, DURABLE: Made of lightweight, durable molded ABS thermoplastic construction that is built to last.
- EASY TO USE: Fast Micrometer Screw for single hand use for adjusting tension and moving up and down the fretboard with ease.
- D’ADDARIO ACCESSORIES - For over 20 years, D’Addario Accessories (formerly Planet Waves) has been leading the industry in innovative and problem-solving products that serve musicians worldwide.
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.12 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 7.1 x 5.3 x 7.2 inches |
Country of Origin | Canada |
ASIN | B0037MA69I |
Item model number | PW-CP-07 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #525 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #14 in Guitar Capos |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 8, 2010 |
Color Name | Black, Lite |
Number of Strings | 6 |
Material Type | Aluminum, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) |
Size | 6 or 12 String |
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Product Description
" NS Capo on fretboardView larger NS Classical Capo on fretboardView larger D'Addario/Planet Waves NS Capos The D'Addario/Planet Waves NS Capo line offers multiple innovative and easy to use options that fit a wide array of instruments and player preferences. NS Guitar Capo Pro The NS Capo Pro is constructed from aircraft grade aluminum making it rugged enough to take a beating, but keeping it very lightweight on the fretboard. Equipped with a patented micrometer for tension adjustment, the NS Capo can be dialed in to ensure the proper force is being applied to the neck of the guitar. This feature makes dealing with buzzing notes and tuning issues a thing of the past. The NS Capo Pro is ideal for use on 6 and 12 string electric and acoustic guitars. NS Guitar Capo Lite The NS Capo Lite uses a durable molded ABS thermoplastic construction to offer the most lightweight and cost effective choice. Ideal for use on all acoustic and electric 6 string guitars the NS Capo Lite can be adjusted to provide the exact tension need for your guitar. Designed for guitars with radiused fretboards, the NS Capo Lite greatly reduces the need to retune after applying your capo. NS Classical Guitar Capo The NS Classical Guitar Capo, the third option within the NS Capo line, takes the design elements of the NS Capo Pro and tailors them to fit the needs of classical guitarists. With a contoured design and a flat radius intended specifically for the wider fretboard found on most classical guitars, the NS Classical Guitar Capo delivers the sleek construction and single handed operation of the NS design. NS Capo Features Micrometer tension adjustment for buzz-free in-tune performance at every fret Single hand operation NS Capo Pro and Lite designed for acoustic and electric guitars with radiused fretboards NS Classical Guitar Capo designed for classical guitars with zero fretboard radius A patent-pending Ned Steinberger design Tuned In The importance of being able to play and stay in tune cannot be understated. With this in mind, the NS Capo design was crafted to allow every player to refine the tension the capo applies to their fretboard. This not only assures buzz-free clarity across all strings, but keeps strings from being pulled sharp by over-tensioning. In the long run this can also benefit the maintenance of your fretboard and save on upkeep. Capo Comparison ChartView largerNS Capo Pro, BlackView largerNS Capo Pro, SilverView largerNS Classical Guitar CapoView largerNS Capo LiteFor use on a 6 string guitar✓For use on a 12 string guitar✓Made of aircraft grade aluminum✓Made of molded ABS thermoplastic✓ ".
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Planet Waves NS Guitar Capo Lite
The D'Addario Capo Lite is made from high-strength molded ABS thermoplastic for use on acoustic, electric and classical 6-string guitars. A patented micrometer adjustment mechanism allows the player to dial in the exact tension needed for your guitar, strings, and playing position.
This greatly reduces the need to retune your guitar during and after capo use. The capos molded ABS design offers lightweight, ease-of-use, and superior functionality at an affordable . Enjoy buzz-free, in-tune performance at any fret without breaking the bank! Also available in the Pro model featuring aircraft-grade aluminum construction.
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Easy to use | 4.2 | 4.8 | — | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Maneuverability | 4.0 | 4.8 | — | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 3.8 | 3.9 | — | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Sturdiness | — | 4.8 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.4 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Sondery US | JFOUT | Sondery US | Salvori Music | SGPRO Audio |
compatible devices | — | electric guitars | — | — | ukulele | electric,ukulele |
material | Aluminum, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Silicone,Zinc Alloy,Steel,Rosewood | Metal Zinc | Aluminum, Alloy Steel, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) | Memory Spring, High Durability Zinc Alloy, Silicone Rubber | Zinc, Silicone |
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Customers like the performance, quality and appearance of the capo. For example, they mention it works well, is well made and has a sleek design. Some appreciate the value for money. That said, opinions are mixed on the fit.
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Customers like the performance of the capo. They say it does the job in spades, it's useful, and it'll make the strings ring true.
"...Planet Waves has made the perfect capo now, no more issues, just easy fun playing capo'd songs...." Read more
"...This D’Addario capo is on the lower side of the price range but works like a charm...." Read more
"...However, this capo does the job well when setting up the string action on my guitars and would recommend as a set up tool if you need one." Read more
"...Both work excellent. The one for this review, on the top is, for me a little easier to play with...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the capo. They mention it's well-made, durable, and holds up fine. The aluminum capo protects your guitar with foam padding on the top and sides. Some say it'll be the best capo they've ever used and a great choice for practicing and leisure play.
"...I’ve used it for about 6 months and it’s holding up fine. So, it’s inexpensive, easy to use, durable and comfortable. It’s also my go-to capo now." Read more
"The clamp holds well and is easy to use, the quality is very good." Read more
"...is formerly a Planet Waves product and it's nice to see that quality is still paramount now that D'addario owns the name. Fast shipping too." Read more
"...Each one I bought of the thermoplastic ones broke, one broke within a week, during the winter rainy days and the other ones broke within a month to..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the capo. They mention that it is sleek, simple, and unique. Customers also appreciate the bronze and silver color options, and the fact that it's unobtrusive.
"...This is it, right here. The silver one is excellent, and it's made of aluminum, not thermoplastic...." Read more
"...the easiest to use, doesn’t bend the strings out of tune and has a low profile that doesn’t get in the way as many types do...." Read more
"...Lower in height, no buzz, safe for my Takamine LTD1998, like it!" Read more
"...It has a low profile and a B7 is playable (that's how I judge a capo's profile)...." Read more
Customers like the value of the capo. They say it's inexpensive, great, and cool.
"...I’ve used it for about 6 months and it’s holding up fine. So, it’s inexpensive, easy to use, durable and comfortable. It’s also my go-to capo now." Read more
"...Works ok but is a pain when time matters. Price is right." Read more
"...Great price for your money . There is nothing that I dislike about this product thank you." Read more
"Cheap, easy to use for electric and acoustic. Best of all they work. I use for my electric guitars so I can adjust the tension...." Read more
Customers find the screw capo easy to use and change frets. They appreciate the simple operation and the fact that it can be put on easily with one hand. Customers also mention that the capo is great for beginners and is suitable for electric and acoustic guitars.
"...In the case of capos, ease of use and no pain produced is imperative, and it opens up the world of capo use, the magic of the mathematics of music..." Read more
"...I’ve found this screw type of capo the easiest to use, doesn’t bend the strings out of tune and has a low profile that doesn’t get in the way as..." Read more
"The clamp holds well and is easy to use, the quality is very good." Read more
"Cheap, easy to use for electric and acoustic. Best of all they work. I use for my electric guitars so I can adjust the tension...." Read more
Customers appreciate the adjustable feature of the capo. They say it's nice for maintaining accurate tuning, and the pressure is adjustable. Customers also like the little knob system that allows perfect tuning. They mention that the adjustment wheel technology allows them to finely tune the cap.
"...The great features are:1. Ease of use and easy fitting are perfect, the best of all capos. This capo fits so easily...." Read more
"...Its not made for a 12-string but it barely fits mine and is useable. The worm gear feels good enough to properly tighten...." Read more
"...easier to close if you have grip issues, and seems to apply very even tension on the strings...." Read more
"I love this little capo. Its adjustment wheel technology allows you to get just the right tension so that you have no string buzz, but not so much..." Read more
Customers appreciate the portability of the capo. They say it's lightweight, not bulky, and easy to carry in a pocket. Customers also say it works great with higher tension strings and is sleek and slender.
"...2. It will never hurt you, it only helps. It weighs nothing, is easy to carry, you can slip it onto the peg area, it just is so light...." Read more
"D'addario ns lite:This is a nice lightweight capo...." Read more
"...This very lightweight capo works great especially with the higher tension strings which always sounded tinny and ukulele-like with my spring loaded..." Read more
"...i like the light weight and design that should not break or weaken like other versions of Capos" Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the capo. Some mention that it's small enough that they can still play cowboy, while others say that it didn't clamp down small enough to fit the neck. Some say that the cap does not close down tight enough on thinner necked guitars.
"...No problems with the size, it's so small, it doesn't get in your way on the fretboard...." Read more
"...It fits tightly anywhere on the neck. Even on my 12 string! I'll be ordering another, for sure!" Read more
"...This is a nice lightweight capo. Unfortunately it does not close down tight enough on thinner necked guitars, at least the one I received did not...." Read more
"...portion that holds down the strings is plenty wide and long enough for adequate coverage without being too bulky...." Read more
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1. Ease of use and easy fitting are perfect, the best of all capos. This capo fits so easily. Simply put it on the fretboard and the location of the screw is perfect-- you never have to move the guitar or your hand more than a couple inches, unlike the other screwtops or all other capos, there's no need for any moving around, adjusting the guitar, falling down due to balance issues and then chasing a falling guitar, sheesh none of that nonsense. You put it on and they've engineered it brilliantly so you can easily get it on, move it from fret to fret, put it where you want, and screw it in with great ease! Wow, best ever in this category. Ease of use is tops, ever!
2. It will never hurt you, it only helps. It weighs nothing, is easy to carry, you can slip it onto the peg area, it just is so light. I still can't believe how light it feels.
3. It does what it's supposed to, that other capos don't do. No issues with being in tune, just screw it in to the level of tightness you desire, no wrestling around like some capos do. The screw is in the most easy location, and the screw itself is nicely made so it doesn't hurt your fingers at all when you screw and unscrew, it's a breeze. No problems with the size, it's so small, it doesn't get in your way on the fretboard. You won't have to do hand yoga in order to play capo'd songs, it is FLAT (I know, what a concept!). A capo should always be flat, and out of your way so you can play chords, not pretzeled twister instead of chords. Now, I play capo'd songs all the time because of this capo, and it is so much more fun musically, a whole new magical experience. The truth I've found is that good equipment matters in music making (I never played acoustic guitar as well, or as much, until I got my first Applause guitar with great action. I have a Yamaha I love now (since the Applause necks break), but both guitars taught me that you have to have good equipment that's easy to use (in the case of guitars, great action is imperative. In the case of capos, ease of use and no pain produced is imperative, and it opens up the world of capo use, the magic of the mathematics of music theory.) If you love the other brands, don't diss me, I know it's perfect for you, and I'm happy for you that it works perfectly for you, because when you have the best one for you, you will shine with your music and I will enjoy listening to you play. But those of you who have sensitive or small hands or have carpal know what I'm talking about, you won't settle for the torture of Kysers and Schubs, gotta be kidding me. I bought every capo imaginable (need to have a garage sale to get rid of the pile!) but ended up that I was using the old Dunlop toggle type again instead until I found the aluminum silver Planet Waves Capo. Planet Waves has made the perfect capo now, no more issues, just easy fun playing capo'd songs. Again, only buy the aluminum models, not thermoplastic, and take a look at the nice comparison chart PW has made on this page that tells you which 3 are aluminum, along with the one thermoplastic model, and choose the aluminum one that has the right features for you.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
This is a nice lightweight capo. Unfortunately it does not close down tight enough on thinner necked guitars, at least the one I received did not. I noticed other complaints for same issue. I like the idea of light capos as I have dropped a heavy one on an expensive acoustic and cracked the soundboard through. It has a low profile and a B7 is playable (that's how I judge a capo's profile). I like to place capo's on 7th fret and see if strings go flat or sharp and if there is any buzzing on 12-string. Its not made for a 12-string but it barely fits mine and is useable. The worm gear feels good enough to properly tighten. Had it closed down on thinner necked guitars it would initially have gotten a 5. Not sure about durability because I won't ever use it.
Update: Not sure this will help but I measured at widest gap when worm gear completely screwed in, got 210mm. On first 3 frets there is not enough pressure on my Martin DC-16. But I had action lowered with next-sized larger frets and using .12s. It causes dull sound like you get when you do not have callouses built. So it may work of factory setup. It works on factory setup of an HD-28 with .12s. If the worm screw allowed proper fit I'd give this 5 stars.
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Concerns washed away quickly after it was applied and I noodled around on a few songs. Looks can be deceiving, it works great.
PROS:
+ Lightweight, holds very firm considering the price and lack of mass
+ Simple to apply and I find the twist mechanism superior to clamp-style
+ Distribution of pressure across the fretboard seems very even, coming from a spring clamp capo which needed to be moved around a lot, this is nice
+ Thin (lengthwise across the playable area of fretboard), doesn't take much space allowing more room for cramped chords butted up against the barred fret you have it applied to.
CONS:
[will update when I find a gripe worth mentioning]
MISC:
* "Mighty Mouse" would be a suitable product name for this due to its diminuitive form and strong performance
First impressions went from good (reviews), to bad (taking item out of packaging), and back to good (using it).
How it holds up, especially the strength of the clamp, is what I'm interested to see over time. Will update as necessary.