GUITARX X3 Capo for Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar Capo - Also For Bass, Ukulele, Banjo and Mandolin - #1 Brand Among Guitar Capos - Zinc Alloy, Gun Metal

Capos are often a pain and my criteria were simple. I wanted a capo that would stay put, not detune the guitar, was easily placed/removed, and that wouldn’t Mark you the guitar or be too hard on the strings. I also wanted it to stay out of the way of my left hand as I played. I went through about 10 other styles of Capo and even different capos of this general style, even some of the more prominent name brands and this one came the closest to fitting those criteria. It had the most attractive finish and just the right spring tension. It works well on every guitar I have tried it on. I also have the X3 version, which has slightly smaller “grips” to place and release it, and it also works great. This is my go to capo for any of my acoustics when I am playing live. For an electric, I prefer the Shubbs because you can apply perfect tension (it is adjustable) and it is super low profile and really stays out of your way, but it isn’t very quick to set up. I have several of the shubbs and six of the X capos of this style (two are X3), and I always use these on an acoustic. This is a well made, well finished capo.

Best capo ever

I like how easy it is to move the capo to another fret. It holds down the strings perfectly so there is no buzzing. It does not at all interfere with my hand while I am playing. It is beautifully made, and so it complements my beautiful guitar. It is so nicely priced that I bought two for my two guitars.

I love this capo as it is easy to use and can be positioned further up the neck, away from the fret that becomes the "nut". This allows a more adequate grip with your left hand in first position chords as it allows your more room to finger the chord. The capo can be positioned this way because the spring mechanism is adequately strong to exert enough pressure on the strings over the "nut" fret to prevent buzzing. In addition it has a beautiful shiny gunmetal grey finish. It has the look of a more high end product, and it did cost more than many competing products, but I'm so glad I bought it! I will be back to buy another one to keep in the bag of the Taylor GS Mini Koa I treated myself to! Buy this one: you won't be disappointed!

This is a fantastic capo. It is very durable. The only thing I do not like is that it is kind of heavy. I am nervous if I were to accidentally drop in on my acoustic guitar, it would damage my guitar. I decided to use this capo only with my electric guitar, and keep it away from my acoustic. I use the black ultra lightweight capo (same brand) on my acoustic. I have owned the ultra lightweight capo for a year now, and it is still in perfect condition. I do love the metallic look on this capo, it is very nice. It is a very good quality capo, and works perfectly. If I were to purchase another capo in the future, I would probably purchase the ultra lightweight capo option.

You know, I initially thought the price was a little steep for such a simple device but,,, Let me tell you. After this thing dropped into my hand, I instantly knew this was a game-changer. Music related stuff usually costs a lot as it is an expensive hobby and I don't make very much. So, I don't like to shell out my hard earned money for something that is going to be a major disappointment. Heck I've still got the first guitar stand I bought when I started playing guitar! Lol... This capo is heavy and very well made. Knowing that it should last about as long as I'd like to keep it helps me in verifying I made the right decision. I love how well it holds the strings without causing any undue fret buzz. Also, the way it is designed, it makes different key transitions between songs easy and practically effortless!! Thank you for taking the time to read my review and I hope this helps you in your decision to get this godsend of a device. ;)

The GuitarX capo is definitely my capo of choice!Five years ago, i did a side-by-side comparison of the G7th Nashville, Planet Waves NS, Kava trigger-style, Kyser, and the GuitarX 'X' capos. (Note: my requirements include easy on/off clamping to my headstock.)The GuitarX 'X' capo won hands-down for comfort, ease-of-use, light weight, proper clamping pressure, and great looks (gun metal). I since bought two more -- one for each acoustic guitar case.GuitarX customer service also earns an A++. Recently, the oldest and most abused of my three 'X' capos developed a crack.So, i wrote to GuitarX: "If i send you a pic of my cracked 'X' capo and receipt from 4 1/2 years ago, would you send me a replacemnt 'X' capo?" (they have 5 year warrantees)GuitarX cust service: "Sure. Would you like to try our newest 'X3' model?"Me: "Would love to try an 'X3' sometime, but i'm kind of attached to my 'X' capos. Can you just send me an 'X'?"They sent me one of each, so i got what i wanted AND i could try the 'X3'. Now THAT's good customer service!------------------------------------------My review of the GuitarX capos...'X' capo vs. 'X3' capoNote: there is some confusion with the 'X' model -- sometimes called the 'X1', altho mine is not the 'X1' with the plastic spring holders. Mine is the more elegant 'X1' model where the spring attaches directly to the capo metal (originally called the 'X' model, i guess).I already liked my 'X' capo more than any other capo i'd tried -- for comfort, ease-of-use, light weight, proper clamping pressure, and great looks (gun metal).AND -- the 'X3' is definitely an upgrade over my beloved 'X' capo. The 'X3' is a pinch lighter, thinner and even more elegant than the 'X', with more comfortable rounded edges and easier spring action. It clamps just as well, but with less effort -- due to the pivot point being closer to the back-of-the-neck, i think. The rubber of the 'X3' also protects the neck better at the pivot point. The 'X3' is also a bit shorter -- a much better length (the 'X' is longer than it needs to be, even for my wider-necked Taylor). I may buy two more 'X3' capos!CONCLUSION: The GuitarX 'X' and 'X3' are really great capos!!! I can't recommend them enough for 6-string, steel-string acoustic guitars.Bravo GuitarX!!!