MusicRadar Verdict
Easier to move, with buzz-free playing on acoustics and electrics - a solid choice for pro capo players.
Pros
- +
Easy to use. Nice additions like pick holder.
Cons
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Nothing.
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The latest capo collaboration between Ned Steinberger and Planet Waves boasts some serious credentials.
"It offers a tri-action geometry that reduces the amount of force you need to prise the capo on and off"
Principally, it offers a tri-action geometry that reduces the amount of force you need to prise the capo on and off your guitar's neck, while retaining even tension across any neck profile.
In a cunning feat of self-promotion, it even includes a bracket for the NS Micro Tuner, not to mention a pick holder.
In use, we experienced a slightly abrupt snap when opening the capo, but it's far easier to shift around the neck than other models.
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