@EthanSh1n Yes, you can select which strings get the harmonic effect. That's about where the similarity with the Spider Capo ends, they are two completely different animals otherwise.
So.. I got this for Christmas, but I found on acoustic #1, that the capo could not fit on the neck at the 12th fret because of the way my neck was mounted. I'm also worried about acoustic #2 because the 12th fret is just over the base of my neck, where it begins to curve into the body. Are there any fixes to this issue?
@GuitarKylePlays The capo normally works if the guitar neck joins the body at the 14th fret or higher, so I'm not sure what is wrong in your case. There are a couple of videos on my channel that might help. The first one is titled "Wil it work on my guitar?" and the second one is "How to Setup your Harmonic Capo". If these don't help, please let me know.
Wow. That is sweet. I want one. But $35? I can buy the Voice Capo for only a few dollars more and that's bigger and does more. Don't get me wrong. I want both products as they do different things. But I do wish yours was selling for under 20.
@tabl10s Depends on where you are. If you live in the US, it costs $34.95 at the weaseltrap website. If you live outside the US, there's an additional $6 shipping charge. You can find them online from other sources, but the prices are usually about the same.
@nemogre That's a good question. Sorry, but it won't work. The Harmonic Capo is designed for a very light touch and the rubber pads are too soft to work like a conventional capo.
Now I want that capo AND the Spider Capo! It would be so cool to use both capos at the same time. I would make so many different sounds that none of my friends could. That would give me so much more options when I'm writing my songs.
5:14 - 6:07 is so beautiful! If I got a Harmonic Capo I would learn that song or something very similar to it and play it as my child's lullaby when I get older.
@LuvMyGuitar1220 Thank you so much for your comment. That tune is called "Tender Age". There are a couple of full length versions on my channel if you'd like to hear the whole thing.
@drakelite It's possible to use a conventional capo and Harmonic Capo at the same time, but there are some limits. If you used a standard capo at the 1st fret, the octave harmonic point will move up to the 13th fret. You can still use a Harmonic Capo there if the guitar's neck joint doesn't interfere. Most acoustic guitars don't allow a Harmonic Capo to be positioned at the 13th fret, but most electric guitars would be no problem. There are other creative ways it can be done...
@drakelite Another option would be to use the Harmonic Capo at a different harmonic point. A standard capo at the 1st fret would allow the Harmonic Capo to be positioned at the 6th or 8th frets, giving you the 2-octave and one octave plus a fifth harmonics. Use of partial or capos or the spider capo would make even more creative combinations possible. The Harmonic Capo lets you pick which strings are affected, so you can even use two Harmonic Capos at once, each touching different strings.
@MedicoreProductions Thank you! That tune is "Traveler's Tale" from my Phoenix Song CD. I've got at least one full length version of it on my channel page.
will this work on a classical guitar? which have falt fretboards. regular guitars have a slightly curved one, and since its designed to barely touch the strings im sure it must have some degree of a curve.
The standard Harmonic Capo isn't recommended for classical guitars because most of them have short (12-fret) necks and neck joints that interfere with the capo's elastic strap. It works fine on most electrics and 14-fret necks acoustics. The flat fret board isn't a problem because each of the six pads is individually adjustable.
You could still use the standard Harmonic Capo at the 5th or 7th frets of most classical guitars, but it probably won't work at the 12th fret.
@IsMeOddball It's not a Third Hand Capo. I have one of those and it is different. The Third Hand Capo fully presses the strings while this one just touches them like when you play a harmonic.
I was thnking about combining one of these with the Third Hand, though. That would be a blast.
Could you Please type in Kevin Warren and watch " I'm the Way" from him . Please leave a thought about His musical song. Thanks Derrick McKinnon A Player of guitar of ten years.
It's a pretty cool idea, just not for me. I'd rather just use the open strings and play the harmonics the standard way. A couple of interesting little things though.
For an example of relatively aggressive strumming, check out my "Froggie's Night Out (2007)" video. The capo is held in place pretty securely by an elastic strap, so it's not going to move. However, the pads might move a bit if you play very aggressively. The pad adjustment can be "touchy" because the best performance is achieved with the lightest possible contact pressure. So, really aggressive strumming may require a slightly higher contact pressure to avoid accidentally moving a pad.
The capo should work well with "factory standard" action, but if you've lowered the action for easier playing, it may restrict how much of the neck is available when the capo is engaged. Playing below the capo only works because pressing the strings down moves them far enough away from the capo's pads to disengage. Low action works against that, so notes played on the lower frets may be muted. Every guitar is different. You can return the capo for a refund if low action is a problem for you.
I just got mine today! I play it on my Les Paul, and the action is fairly low. So, when I do hammer-ons and pull-offs on first and second fret, they are muted (but I like the sound of the muting so it's actually a plus.)
It has a Fishman pickup under the saddle. I'm using an AER amp, which sounds wonderful in the right room.
The tuning for most of the examples in this video is CGdgde. (I use lowercase to indicate which strings the capo is applied to.) The electric guitar demo is standard tuning.
That's right. Any open strings that you've engaged the capo on will be transposed up. So, if you're playing a standard G-chord, the D, G and B strings would all be an octave higher than normal - if the capo is touching those strings. You can pick which strings to apply the effect to.
It's been a long time. The very first one I ever made was back in the 80's. That one was made using metal I cut from a coffee can and two rubber bands... You couldn't adjust it at all. Needless to say, the design has refined a LOT since then!
hi, just wondering, when you said you can still play the harmonics, does that mean when you play it, because it is still technically still touching the CAPO, you get a double harmonic sound? I didnt quite notice it, but is it still possible with your product? (Please private message me about it)
It is possible to adjust the pads to select which strings are affected by the harmonic capo and which are not, like the spider capo?
EthanSh1n 1 month ago in playlist Harmonic Capo Demos
@EthanSh1n Yes, you can select which strings get the harmonic effect. That's about where the similarity with the Spider Capo ends, they are two completely different animals otherwise.
weaseltrap 1 month ago
@weaseltrap Of course. Thanks for the response. I might have to try it out
EthanSh1n 1 month ago
So.. I got this for Christmas, but I found on acoustic #1, that the capo could not fit on the neck at the 12th fret because of the way my neck was mounted. I'm also worried about acoustic #2 because the 12th fret is just over the base of my neck, where it begins to curve into the body. Are there any fixes to this issue?
GuitarKylePlays 2 months ago
@GuitarKylePlays My guitars are NOT 12 fret guitars. The body of the guitar meets the neck at the fifteenth fret.
GuitarKylePlays 2 months ago
@GuitarKylePlays The capo normally works if the guitar neck joins the body at the 14th fret or higher, so I'm not sure what is wrong in your case. There are a couple of videos on my channel that might help. The first one is titled "Wil it work on my guitar?" and the second one is "How to Setup your Harmonic Capo". If these don't help, please let me know.
weaseltrap 2 months ago
@weaseltrap Thanks, I still have to try the cap main acoustic, but I'll be sure to let you know if I have any problems.
GuitarKylePlays 2 months ago
Wow. That is sweet. I want one. But $35? I can buy the Voice Capo for only a few dollars more and that's bigger and does more. Don't get me wrong. I want both products as they do different things. But I do wish yours was selling for under 20.
wellesradio 4 months ago
Just ordered one, can't wait to see what it sounds like on my guitar.
calebox 5 months ago
Congratulations on your invention! What is the chord progression your playing at 3:40
dabstrat 5 months ago
How much?
tabl10s 6 months ago
@tabl10s Depends on where you are. If you live in the US, it costs $34.95 at the weaseltrap website. If you live outside the US, there's an additional $6 shipping charge. You can find them online from other sources, but the prices are usually about the same.
weaseltrap 6 months ago
Awesome...get this amazing invention to Pat Metheny.Ordering now.
bobbysbackingtracks 7 months ago
Really neat sounds! .. can you modify one for a 12-string?
julanenova 7 months ago
I have to get one of those!
julanenova 7 months ago
If you press the rubber pieces all the way down and between the frets will it work like a normal capo?
nemogre 8 months ago
@nemogre That's a good question. Sorry, but it won't work. The Harmonic Capo is designed for a very light touch and the rubber pads are too soft to work like a conventional capo.
weaseltrap 8 months ago
I thought so many times of something like this and now I discover it actually exists. Awesome.
colosalblack 8 months ago
cay-po. lol
hamlet01 9 months ago
5:15 Really beautifull... Name ofthe song???
oswa0714006 11 months ago
@oswa0714006 Thanks for the comment! The tune is called "Tender Age" There's an HD version of it on my channel.
weaseltrap 11 months ago
Now I want that capo AND the Spider Capo! It would be so cool to use both capos at the same time. I would make so many different sounds that none of my friends could. That would give me so much more options when I'm writing my songs.
5:14 - 6:07 is so beautiful! If I got a Harmonic Capo I would learn that song or something very similar to it and play it as my child's lullaby when I get older.
LuvMyGuitar1220 1 year ago
@LuvMyGuitar1220 Thank you so much for your comment. That tune is called "Tender Age". There are a couple of full length versions on my channel if you'd like to hear the whole thing.
weaseltrap 1 year ago
@weaseltrap Thanks!
LuvMyGuitar1220 1 year ago
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LuvMyGuitar1220 1 year ago
Is it possible to use a capo and a harmonic capo on a single guitar?
Maybe the capo at the 1st fret and the harmonic capo at the 12th fret?
drakelite 1 year ago
@drakelite It's possible to use a conventional capo and Harmonic Capo at the same time, but there are some limits. If you used a standard capo at the 1st fret, the octave harmonic point will move up to the 13th fret. You can still use a Harmonic Capo there if the guitar's neck joint doesn't interfere. Most acoustic guitars don't allow a Harmonic Capo to be positioned at the 13th fret, but most electric guitars would be no problem. There are other creative ways it can be done...
weaseltrap 1 year ago
@weaseltrap Okay. Thank you!
drakelite 1 year ago
@drakelite Another option would be to use the Harmonic Capo at a different harmonic point. A standard capo at the 1st fret would allow the Harmonic Capo to be positioned at the 6th or 8th frets, giving you the 2-octave and one octave plus a fifth harmonics. Use of partial or capos or the spider capo would make even more creative combinations possible. The Harmonic Capo lets you pick which strings are affected, so you can even use two Harmonic Capos at once, each touching different strings.
weaseltrap 1 year ago
I WANT. I WANT SO BAD.
Kuraniko 1 year ago
Very nice video, thank you.
AndreRGR320EX 1 year ago
nice:D
iuly47 1 year ago
@MedicoreProductions Thank you! That tune is "Traveler's Tale" from my Phoenix Song CD. I've got at least one full length version of it on my channel page.
weaseltrap 1 year ago
@weaseltrap
Love the capo! BTW, is that a Theil loudspeaker behind you?
underwoodskee 1 year ago
@underwoodskee Thanks! Yes, it's a Thiel CS3. Had them forever. We use it for all our studio mixing and mastering.
weaseltrap 1 year ago
@weaseltrap
I own a pair of Theil O4A's that I've had for about 25 years.
underwoodskee 1 year ago
@weaseltrap
I also live in MD. Just curious if you got your speakers from the Listening Room?
underwoodskee 1 year ago
@underwoodskee You mean Don Hoatson's basement? Yep. I think he liked the Acoustats better, but the Thiels spoke to me. I still love 'em.
weaseltrap 1 year ago
I got my own harmonic capo now, it is great!
DuskY1991 1 year ago
I want one
ScaevaArcana 1 year ago
Good idea, hope you make some cizzash
southrules 1 year ago
wow, this is so cool ;)
I loved it.
Cab0cl0 1 year ago
That was really inspiring!
DuskY1991 1 year ago
will this work on a classical guitar? which have falt fretboards. regular guitars have a slightly curved one, and since its designed to barely touch the strings im sure it must have some degree of a curve.
askaninjafan 1 year ago
The standard Harmonic Capo isn't recommended for classical guitars because most of them have short (12-fret) necks and neck joints that interfere with the capo's elastic strap. It works fine on most electrics and 14-fret necks acoustics. The flat fret board isn't a problem because each of the six pads is individually adjustable.
You could still use the standard Harmonic Capo at the 5th or 7th frets of most classical guitars, but it probably won't work at the 12th fret.
weaseltrap 1 year ago
SOLD. (as soon as I have some cash)
effinboy 1 year ago
Awesome invention! I love it! :D
Axeman8 1 year ago
OMG IT'S A THIRD HAND CAPO!!!!
IsMeOddball 2 years ago 5
@IsMeOddball It's not a Third Hand Capo. I have one of those and it is different. The Third Hand Capo fully presses the strings while this one just touches them like when you play a harmonic.
I was thnking about combining one of these with the Third Hand, though. That would be a blast.
cxpage 1 year ago
as soon as he started playing the electric i turned it off :P then i turned it back on and heard the amazing acoustic at 5:13
redking15ca 2 years ago
I'm ready to put two on and setup partial harmonics at each position!
sclogse1 2 years ago
yeah? well i'm ready to put 21 on!!!
the guitar playing is amazing in this video
madskaterfc 1 year ago
genious
MrLoganMohr 2 years ago
@MrLoganMohr Unlike that illiterate comment.
jltc008 2 years ago
Thank you sir!
maximus83iq 2 years ago
amazing product! 6:33 sounds like something out of August rush! :P
XxAcousticSolutionxX 2 years ago
god damn this thing is bad ass
jonoisawitness 2 years ago
ahh.. its a good thing you explained that it does not work on classical guitars i almost bought one! but i only play nylon.
when will you make a nylon strap version?
elrojoJazz 2 years ago
Man, that's a pretty cool idea. Wish I would have thought of it first! lol
It's sooooo SIMPLE, but it still opens up a window of opportunities.
sharka8028 2 years ago
Could you Please type in Kevin Warren and watch " I'm the Way" from him . Please leave a thought about His musical song. Thanks Derrick McKinnon A Player of guitar of ten years.
derrick2771 2 years ago
really interesting! are you planning to make one for bass?
jekof4 2 years ago
thats beautiful you sold me!!
rushfan992 2 years ago
Big bob! Big bob! Big bob!Big bob!Big bob! Big bob! Big bob! Big bob!Big bob!Big bob!
mattPSP 2 years ago
This is really cool, I like the sound, I need to get myself one of these.
PlasticStraw 2 years ago
It's a pretty cool idea, just not for me. I'd rather just use the open strings and play the harmonics the standard way. A couple of interesting little things though.
Xynok111 2 years ago
thanks for the presentation. i'm a folk artist, so i'll never really have the need for this, it was still a great bit a information. i learned a lot.
walkerorr 2 years ago
that was sexual
nabilmahmoud 2 years ago
That guy can shred!
MrTaylorN 2 years ago
You guys should check out "tommy emmanuel harmonics". That guy doesn't need a harmonic capo.
fuckyoucibaikia 2 years ago
+1
TE > everything.
Nice vid though, I might get one of these =D
Bruinsma1987 2 years ago
Just curious, but how well does the Harmonic capo adapt to strumming? Will the capo or the pads be moved / distorted through aggressive playing?
burnsideprojekt 3 years ago
For an example of relatively aggressive strumming, check out my "Froggie's Night Out (2007)" video. The capo is held in place pretty securely by an elastic strap, so it's not going to move. However, the pads might move a bit if you play very aggressively. The pad adjustment can be "touchy" because the best performance is achieved with the lightest possible contact pressure. So, really aggressive strumming may require a slightly higher contact pressure to avoid accidentally moving a pad.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
k...Im a strict metal guitarist with barely some blues and scaling, but i will agree on how badass that invention is. favoriting.
Azria032 3 years ago
Heavy Metal was influenced by blues
DarkSwordlessLink66 3 years ago
depending on what kind of metal, you can be influenced by anything. Blues, Country, Jazz, whatev. Its all good...
Azria032 3 years ago 2
OMFG that is too cool, I'm so about to get one.
omgsheknewmyname 3 years ago
How low is too low of action?
PingerFicker 3 years ago
The capo should work well with "factory standard" action, but if you've lowered the action for easier playing, it may restrict how much of the neck is available when the capo is engaged. Playing below the capo only works because pressing the strings down moves them far enough away from the capo's pads to disengage. Low action works against that, so notes played on the lower frets may be muted. Every guitar is different. You can return the capo for a refund if low action is a problem for you.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
I just got mine today! I play it on my Les Paul, and the action is fairly low. So, when I do hammer-ons and pull-offs on first and second fret, they are muted (but I like the sound of the muting so it's actually a plus.)
ToastMusic 3 years ago
wow love it. great playing.
DistortedDingo 3 years ago
The guitar world needs more innovations like this.
TCAWhat 3 years ago 2
wow I wish I could play like that...
padillaz 3 years ago
if you dont get rich by selling this then America isnt what it used to be
soccergod561234 3 years ago 7
dude this is awesome i wnat one of these now!
bolson567 3 years ago
amazing! you have the tabs for that?
AlphaCentauri00 3 years ago
I never created tabs for my Harmonic Capo tunes because until recently nobody had one but me. That's all changed now, so I guess I've got no excuse.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
Neat idea. Every try the 7th or 9th fret or even 2.6?
epiphoney 3 years ago
what an awesome and cool invention!
myrtorp 3 years ago 2
The amplified(-?) sound on that Martin acoustic is fantastic. Do you have a pick-up in it? If so, what kind?
I told a friend it sounds like you're using three hands. Did you say your alternate tuning is C-G-D-G-B-E? I'm not quite sure.
Fascinating melodies you have worked out! We'd love to see you come play in Austin, TX (or just hang out and jam)!
chupacerveza 3 years ago
It has a Fishman pickup under the saddle. I'm using an AER amp, which sounds wonderful in the right room.
The tuning for most of the examples in this video is CGdgde. (I use lowercase to indicate which strings the capo is applied to.) The electric guitar demo is standard tuning.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
but...wouldnt it make open chords sound differently? I mean, it wouldnt ruin the sound, but it would move all open notes up an octave, correct?
natansepitaph 3 years ago
That's right. Any open strings that you've engaged the capo on will be transposed up. So, if you're playing a standard G-chord, the D, G and B strings would all be an octave higher than normal - if the capo is touching those strings. You can pick which strings to apply the effect to.
Bar-chords are unaffected.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
how long were you working on this amazing invention? I love the idea, I am going to get one.
eaglelaser 3 years ago
It's been a long time. The very first one I ever made was back in the 80's. That one was made using metal I cut from a coffee can and two rubber bands... You couldn't adjust it at all. Needless to say, the design has refined a LOT since then!
weaseltrap 3 years ago
I wish I came up with the friggin' thing. Think of the combinations of sounds!!!
gredangeo 3 years ago
both brilliant idea and playing.
babboelvis 3 years ago
I will be getting one of these Sir... and will send you vids of the joy I have with it
ephixius 3 years ago
I wonder if he patented this invention. ^_^
rockleex13 3 years ago
Most definitely!
weaseltrap 3 years ago
Awesome invention! I just ordered one.
dmanfromm 3 years ago
hi, just wondering, when you said you can still play the harmonics, does that mean when you play it, because it is still technically still touching the CAPO, you get a double harmonic sound? I didnt quite notice it, but is it still possible with your product? (Please private message me about it)
onegrayghost 3 years ago
Brialant ! , I cant spell
flubno 3 years ago 2
I could have invented this if i had had this idea..so simple and fantastic, congratulations!
gfmgma 3 years ago
That song after the electric tapping demo is breathtaking
theguitfiddle 3 years ago
Thank you! That tune is called "Tender Age". Check my other videos for a full length version of it.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
wow this was awesomeness
54spiritedwill54 3 years ago
Brilliant! Fantastic! THANKS! You're awesome
CraziekatieM 4 years ago
this is amazing, you must be a rich man
moonspray91 4 years ago
that thing is awesome
kalaniocc 4 years ago
bob ur amazing!
why arent you a world renound guitarist?
u should be!
mordecai52005 4 years ago
AWESOME!! i just ordered one
thepenguin09 4 years ago
Absolutely fascinating! This gives a much better view of what it does, and how. The effects are amazing.
Moosie
anmoose 4 years ago
It's a brilliant invention, well done!
mofosstolemyusername 4 years ago
Great tutorial!
Zeppelin211 4 years ago