capo/cejilla affecting sound

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ric

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Joined: Dec. 27 2010

capo/cejilla affecting sound

This is just a comment, but maybe you have noticed something similar. Recently my strings were sounding--off. I changed them and they still didn't sound quite right. It wasn't until I changed the rubber on my capo (Shubb) that I realized that the strings sounding off were due to the capo! It's been a huge relief to my ears, just curious if anyone else has had this happen, thanks!

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Ricardo

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RE: capo/cejilla affecting sound (in reply to ric)

quote:

ORIGINAL: ric

This is just a comment, but maybe you have noticed something similar. Recently my strings were sounding--off. I changed them and they still didn't sound quite right. It wasn't until I changed the rubber on my capo (Shubb) that I realized that the strings sounding off were due to the capo! It's been a huge relief to my ears, just curious if anyone else has had this happen, thanks!

Actually yes, although in my case it is when the D string buzzes from wearing a groove that no longer “grips” that skinny string. Yes I rip off the leather and replace it. I only had this problem with one capo I used most frequently.

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