Looking for recommendations on a high-quality capo for my new 000–28ec. I have a cheapo Kyser spring loaded clamp capo that doesn’t work very well on ... Check out kat eyz capos. It my favorite yolk style, like it more than my Elliot and Paige for my 2 mod v necks.Kat Eyz capo I'd never heard of Kat Eyz capos until a few months ago when I came across a thread over on the UMGF singing their praises. I've tried almost every notable capo out there with the exception of Elliotts, which I admit is a pretty major omission, but also a very expensive one and one with a long wait time.Very true, but we’ve all seen guitars with the ears of the headstock damaged by people who store the capo up there. Most likely causes are people le Yoke Style Capos for my D-41?Reader Kat writes in: Reader Kat writes in: Is there a website where you can put in the names of bands or artists you like, and the site will notify you when that band is coming to your town? I really want to know when lots of people are co...guitdawg - Posted - 05/24/2010: 08:48:26. The most operative difference between a guitar capo and MOST banjo capos is the applied radius. The majority of banjo fret boards are flat, whereas most steel string guitars have a radius on the fretboard. The short answer, spring for a decent banjo capo. Much more gooder!Nov 26, 2022 · With Kat-eyz, Phil asks for enough measurements to make sure the frame fits. In fact I have one Kat-eyz & it was made for my '45 D-18. When I sent it back to change to the larger thumbscrew, Phil checked out my photos and made me a new capo with a smaller frame (less deep frame....& shorter screw) .....& it also fits my '54 J-50 with a classic ... Clever new capo. I really like my Shrub and my Kat Eyz capos but I could not resist this capo from Colorado Capo I just saw. This may be old news; it is the first time I have seen this capo. Clever design sets the yoke further from the fret so less hand interference and places the capo pressure directly on the fret wire so almost no chance of ...Aug 1, 2011 · Head scratcher. Two other data points, again raised by Larry: 1. Number of Frets Up the Neck. On my 2001 000-15S with its modified low oval neck, 1 3/4" width at the nut, and 2 1/4" width at the 12th fret, the McKinney will work up to and including the 7th fret, the Kat Eyz up to and including the 5th fret. Mar 23, 2023 · Don't want to sound like I'm shilling for Kat Eyz but they'll made one as wide as you like, the exact radius you need, they cost about 100 bucks and he'll usually get it to you in a week or so. I'd say the workmanship, fit and finish on mine are about 99% as perfect as the Elliot I owned years ago and easily on par with G7 or any of the mass ... Kat Eyz capo General Acoustic Guitar Discussion. The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion: Kat Eyz capoOct 23, 2015 #1 I've long admired nice capos, and owned most of what I considered the best models, from the Dan Crary brass capo, old Golden Gate, current Elliott, to original McKinney capos. One that I'd never got around to was the KatEyz. They were very nice, but the maker, Mike Smith, quit producing them for a while to pursue other things.Looking for recommendations on a high-quality capo for my new 000–28ec. I have a cheapo Kyser spring loaded clamp capo that doesn’t work very well on ... Check out kat eyz capos. It my favorite yolk style, like it more than my Elliot and Paige for my 2 mod v necks.Recently, after reading some rave reviews on this forum, I purchased a Kat Eyes brass capo to use on my Gibson J45. It arrived, and is one superbly machined and …The only other capo I've come across that works like the McKinney Elliott is the now defunct Kat Eyz made by Mike Smith. They actually have an even smaller profile that the ME. Shubb, McKinney, Kat Eyz -One more affirmative for the Kat Eyz capo. I own a G7th Heritage and an Elliot and while they are fine capos, well made and beautiful, the Kat Eyz wins in the functionality department. The Heritage is stunning work (bought the one with the fancy engraving) in all regards, but due to the ART string pad, requires serious tightening to …Oct 31, 2018 · Neither of those examples are really failure of capo design though. ... Kat-Eyz (stainless) - 28 grams Golden Gate - 68 grams Original Shubb Brass (brass or standard ... May 24, 2010 · guitdawg - Posted - 05/24/2010: 08:48:26. The most operative difference between a guitar capo and MOST banjo capos is the applied radius. The majority of banjo fret boards are flat, whereas most steel string guitars have a radius on the fretboard. The short answer, spring for a decent banjo capo. Much more gooder! Kat Eyz Capos Kudos to Phil. Sometimes little tweaks make a big difference to intonation & playing. I've had great capos from Phil Elliott and his family over the years, and much as i like the latest Elite it dawned on me that I had to tighten it down more than my old one (s). I also kept spinning the plastic tube & it seemed softer than the ...I don't need another capo. I already have an Elliott Elite, several McKinney-Elliotts, several Shubbs, and a G7th Newport 12 string (plus an elastic In praise of Kat Eyz Capos - Page 4 - The Unofficial Martin Guitar ForumKat Eyz capo General Acoustic Guitar Discussion. The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion: Kat Eyz capoThe Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion: BMF Capo; Kat Eyz Capo?I don't need another capo. I already have an Elliott Elite, several McKinney-Elliotts, several Shubbs, and a G7th Newport 12 string (plus an elastic In praise of Kat Eyz Capos - Page 4 - The Unofficial Martin Guitar ForumKat Eyz Capos, Loami, Illinois. 408 likes · 17 talking about this. Kat Eyz Capos, banjo and guitar, brass $60 and stainless steel $100, radiused or not. All parts handmade in my shop in the heart of...Look at Kat Eyz capos. I have one for my D18 in stainless steel. They're about $100 but I think they're as nice as the Elliott Mckinney. The owner is very nice too. Each capo is custom made for your guitar.Kat Eyz capo General Acoustic Guitar Discussion. The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion: Kat Eyz capoAn old McKinney/Tony Rice and a newer Kat Eyz However, what I recommend is one of the venerable Shubbs to compare all others to: #4 ... My daily go-to capo is the Planet Waves NS. They are adjustable (most spring-loaded models aren't), and very reasonably priced.Aug 1, 2011 · The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion: BMF Capo; Kat Eyz Capo? kateyzcapos.com. Kat Eyz Capos have been brought back to life through the help and consultation of Mike Smith! They were removed from the Kat Eyz Banjo Bridge site in 2013 due to Mike picking up the Snuffy Smith bridge rights and his limited shop time available. Kat Eyz, Snuffy Smith, and Prowler bridges are still made in Mike's home shop using same …Kat Eyz Capos making gifts for Santa to distribute! (All are spoken for but more in the processes!) Remember my holiday sale! www.kateyzcapos.comI can compare the Kat Eyz to my old McKinney (precursor to the Elliott)) and the standard Shubb. These photos show relative size (Shubb, McKinney, Kat Eyz) on a …Kat Eyz Capos · January 11, 2016 · January 11, 2016 ·KAT EYZ Capos. K. E. Steampunk Guitar with 3/8 thumbscrew. Steampunk Guitar with 3/8 thumbscrew showing clasp. Brass Guitar with 3/8 thumbscrew. Welcome to Kat Eyz …The Kat Eyz capo functioned OK. I felt that it took a little more tightening to capo all the strings. It put me in mind of the Paige capo that I had, in that the radius on the clamping bar was different from the radius on the guitar fret board (2008 Martin HD-28), which meant that it had to be tightened excessively to deform the bar and bring it into …Kat Eyz Capos · December 9, 2021 · December 9, 2021 ·KAT EYZ Capos. K. E. Steampunk Guitar with 3/8 thumbscrew. Steampunk Guitar with 3/8 thumbscrew showing clasp. Brass Guitar with 3/8 thumbscrew. Welcome to Kat Eyz Capos! CAPO BENEFITS. The Kat Eyz Capo unique design give players more stability, with less tension, for better intonation. Mar 23, 2022 #86. Here's my Kat Eyz capo (purchased from a fellow UMGF'er) at work and at rest on my 1987 HD-28BSE...the 2.3" inside measurement covers even my wider-necked 12-fret dreads all the way up the neck, although the 1.2" depth between the bar and the cushion makes the fit on some of them a little snug.All Brass capos $45 All Stainless capos $85 All Steampunk capos $70 - (Copper, brass, and stainless in one ... Sign Up. See more of Kat Eyz Capos on Facebook. Log In. or. Create new account. See more of Kat Eyz Capos on Facebook. Log In. Forgot account? or. Create new account. Not now. Related Pages. Ceres Banjo Works. Musical Instrument …Kat Eyz Guitar capo, handmade in the USA. Antique brass, 12" radius. A beautiful work of functional art. One of best capos made today. No international shipping. Dec 17, 2022 · Given that Elliotts have become nearly unobtainable as of late, I'm looking at a Kat Eyz Steampunk for the very wide neck on my Pledger custom. It's over 2" wide at the 7th fret. Heading to the ordering page right now... Mar 21, 2022 · Mar 23, 2022 #86. Here's my Kat Eyz capo (purchased from a fellow UMGF'er) at work and at rest on my 1987 HD-28BSE...the 2.3" inside measurement covers even my wider-necked 12-fret dreads all the way up the neck, although the 1.2" depth between the bar and the cushion makes the fit on some of them a little snug. Woah! Happy Birthday to me! Big time shoutout to Phil Wyatt @ Kat Eyz Capos for sending these my way. Really well-made and they’re going on all my...Aug 1, 2011 · The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion: BMF Capo; Kat Eyz Capo? Mar 9, 2022 · I don't need another capo. I already have an Elliott Elite, several McKinney-Elliotts, several Shubbs, and a G7th Newport 12 string (plus an elastic In praise of Kat Eyz Capos - Page 4 - The Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion: Kat Eyz capo01-20-2023, 03:50 PM. zcregle1. Registered User. Join Date: Jun 2015. Location: Allentown, NJ. Posts: 159. Anyone try the Paige Pro Capo? I love yolk style capos but have run into the issue in the past of the radius not matching up. Saw a post on Instagram about the Paige Pro which has self adjusting inserts to accommodate any radius (genius IMO!)Mar 10, 2012 · I can compare the Kat Eyz to my old McKinney (precursor to the Elliott)) and the standard Shubb. These photos show relative size (Shubb, McKinney, Kat Eyz) on a HD-35 neck): The McKinney and Kat Eyz both employ screw-down mechanics: Mike Smith is a banjo guy and developed his initial Kat Eyz capos for those 5-string skins with the skinny necks. But they don’t like a lot of things. But polling there suggests two main camps, the hyper-expensive Elliot’s, or the very reasonable Kat Eyz. The nice thing about the Kat Eyz if you can get it custom sized to your guitar (same price), and I know some have had engravings, or whatever put on (probably a price).I’m selling my 2015 Martin D28 Ambertone. It’s got a K&K mini pickup installed and I’ll throw in a custom Kat Eyz capo as well (these retail for $100). I’ve played a lot of gigs with this guitar so it’s not in mint condition, but it’s in good overall shape.The Acoustic Guitar Forum > General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion > General Acoustic Guitar Discussion: Kat Eyz capo