I wish I could say this version of the capo was going to be available soon, but it doesn't look good at the moment. I have a very small number of them that were hand made (by me), but my business can't afford to go into mass production right now. If business picks up, that may change and I promise I will post about it if it does. Sorry.
I wish I could say it was for sale, but it isn't. The design is final, but we can't afford to go into mass production right now. If business improves, that may change. I'm sorry, but the standard model Harmonic Capo is all we have to sell. I promise I will post about it if anything changes.
I'm surprised of all the browsing I do on youtube of guitar related searches I just found your videos. The design on the Harmonic Capo's are beyond opinion and I want to get one of my own Where should I look and is it fairly easy to work with?
The Classical version isn't for sale yet, but you can buy the regular Harmonic Capo online at:
w w w . w e a s e l t r a p . c o m
Is it easy to work with? That's a hard question to answer objectively. (It's easy for me, but I've had a long time to learn how to use it.) I suggest that you watch some of my other videos and read the FAQ page on my website and judge for yourself.
The design shown in this video wouldn't work on electric guitars because the rubber cord that holds the capo in place has to hook into a sound hole. It also can't attach below the neck joint, so you'd be limited to using it at the 12th and 19th frets.
I've had some problems with this "classical" style capo, so it isn't likely to be available for sale soon. I'll post again here when I get some of the bugs worked out of it.
There is one fairly common problem. The capo lets you play below it because pressing a string down to the fretboard causes it to break contact with its rubber pad. This works as long as the string moves enough to disengage from the capo. Some guitars with very low action may not allow the strings to move far enough away from their pads to fully disengage. So it's not uncommon for notes played at the 1st or 2nd frets to be muted. Adjusting the pads for minimum contact pressure helps.
Sounds as if it's working VERY well! I assume there must be some way it adapts to different string spacings, since there are varying "standards" for the width of classical guitar necks.
The rubber pads over the strings are adjustable up and down and side-to-side so you can accommodate different string heights and spacing. It takes some fiddling to get it set just right the first time, but after that, it doesn't require too much tweaking. One of the two plastic supports slides to fit different neck widths too.
I figured you had that covered; you'd pretty well have to. It's just not visible in the video. I do like the idea of adapting it to classics, and also the advantage of applying it over the body (even on a steel string) where it's out of normal play on the fretboard. Looking good!!
I am very intrigued by this version of the capo. This means that it can be used on 000- models where the neck joins the body at the 12th fret and it also makes it possible to experiment with partial and harmonic capo simultaneously!
Using this capo in combination with "normal" capos is an intriguing possibility. But I'm not sure how well it would work. A normal capo will have the side effect of lowering the action and that could restrict the use of the frets just above it.
I tried it by putting a G7 capo on the 2nd fret and using the Classical Harmonic Capo at the 14th fret. Worked like a charm. There was some muting at the 3rd fret, but the G7 didn't create any "low action" problems otherwise. It looks like this would probably work with most conventional or partial capos.
Geez, I designed this thing for classical guitars, but it looks like I'm going to end up using it a lot on my D16 too.
yo man you should make a 12 string harmonic capo that would be awesom
spikevampsoul 5 months ago in playlist More videos from weaseltrap
I love it i want one. sounds amazing
Cracker42d 1 year ago
is it almost ready?
halterman666 1 year ago
I wish I could say this version of the capo was going to be available soon, but it doesn't look good at the moment. I have a very small number of them that were hand made (by me), but my business can't afford to go into mass production right now. If business picks up, that may change and I promise I will post about it if it does. Sorry.
weaseltrap 1 year ago
I wish I could say it was for sale, but it isn't. The design is final, but we can't afford to go into mass production right now. If business improves, that may change. I'm sorry, but the standard model Harmonic Capo is all we have to sell. I promise I will post about it if anything changes.
weaseltrap 1 year ago
awesome! Hurry Bob!!! haha
elrojoJazz 2 years ago
I'm surprised of all the browsing I do on youtube of guitar related searches I just found your videos. The design on the Harmonic Capo's are beyond opinion and I want to get one of my own Where should I look and is it fairly easy to work with?
EvilLurker121 3 years ago
The Classical version isn't for sale yet, but you can buy the regular Harmonic Capo online at:
w w w . w e a s e l t r a p . c o m
Is it easy to work with? That's a hard question to answer objectively. (It's easy for me, but I've had a long time to learn how to use it.) I suggest that you watch some of my other videos and read the FAQ page on my website and judge for yourself.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
Thank you, I plan on getting one as soon as I can
EvilLurker121 3 years ago
will there be anything the origional harminic capo can do that this classical one cant?......in other words would there be any reason to have both?
Awesome Invention, awesome playing!!!
Thanks
Ryan
rwo2112 3 years ago
Thanks for watching!
The design shown in this video wouldn't work on electric guitars because the rubber cord that holds the capo in place has to hook into a sound hole. It also can't attach below the neck joint, so you'd be limited to using it at the 12th and 19th frets.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
i want one!!!!!
kayzinwillobee 3 years ago
When will it be released? Will it work with a folk 12 case out of the body?
hotfirecaster 3 years ago
I've had some problems with this "classical" style capo, so it isn't likely to be available for sale soon. I'll post again here when I get some of the bugs worked out of it.
Thanks for the interest!
weaseltrap 3 years ago
I want one for my electric, but I think I could really make it sound great on my nylon guitar.
alexwgoody 3 years ago
AMAZING!!
BernabeA 3 years ago
Wow! Outstanding! I want one! -Derek
AnchoriteProductions 3 years ago
My god. This is incredible. I fully applaud you for creating this device.
Wow. I want one.
KDMAnderson 3 years ago
I'd love to make some Nick Drake cover's with this Capo.
Awesome idea..
cheers!
vandands 3 years ago
This is just great!! I realy love your way of playing the guitar. Wish i could play like you. Keep them coming!!
nickfs2004 3 years ago
lookin pretty snazzy it seemed to work well are there any specific problems you might encounter using the capo? beautiful song by the way
likelighttotheflies 3 years ago
There is one fairly common problem. The capo lets you play below it because pressing a string down to the fretboard causes it to break contact with its rubber pad. This works as long as the string moves enough to disengage from the capo. Some guitars with very low action may not allow the strings to move far enough away from their pads to fully disengage. So it's not uncommon for notes played at the 1st or 2nd frets to be muted. Adjusting the pads for minimum contact pressure helps.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
Sounds as if it's working VERY well! I assume there must be some way it adapts to different string spacings, since there are varying "standards" for the width of classical guitar necks.
Moosie
anmoose 3 years ago
Hey, Moosie!
The rubber pads over the strings are adjustable up and down and side-to-side so you can accommodate different string heights and spacing. It takes some fiddling to get it set just right the first time, but after that, it doesn't require too much tweaking. One of the two plastic supports slides to fit different neck widths too.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
I figured you had that covered; you'd pretty well have to. It's just not visible in the video. I do like the idea of adapting it to classics, and also the advantage of applying it over the body (even on a steel string) where it's out of normal play on the fretboard. Looking good!!
anmoose 3 years ago
that is phenomenal :D
Jose5k 3 years ago
Dear Bob,
Wonderful tune!
I am very intrigued by this version of the capo. This means that it can be used on 000- models where the neck joins the body at the 12th fret and it also makes it possible to experiment with partial and harmonic capo simultaneously!
To me this is very interesting!
Thank you for being such a creative person.
Your friend
Staffan
staffansvahn 3 years ago 2
Using this capo in combination with "normal" capos is an intriguing possibility. But I'm not sure how well it would work. A normal capo will have the side effect of lowering the action and that could restrict the use of the frets just above it.
I need to test that out to see if it works!
weaseltrap 3 years ago
I tried it by putting a G7 capo on the 2nd fret and using the Classical Harmonic Capo at the 14th fret. Worked like a charm. There was some muting at the 3rd fret, but the G7 didn't create any "low action" problems otherwise. It looks like this would probably work with most conventional or partial capos.
Geez, I designed this thing for classical guitars, but it looks like I'm going to end up using it a lot on my D16 too.
weaseltrap 3 years ago
ahh lovely, what a nice song :)
MaceAce64 3 years ago