5/29/2023 0 Comments Thalia capo![]() ![]() Other capos can’t do this, because they don’t have interchangeable fret pads like the Thalia.Whether to quickly transpose a song to a different key for vocal comfort or simply wanting to unlock new colors in open strings, here often comes a time in a player’s life when it’s time to get a capo. That’s one of the keys to not squeezing notes sharp. What makes the Thalia unique (and the reason it tends to not squeeze notes sharp), is the fact that you can customize the curve to exactly match your fretboard. Now, I’m not basing that on actual testing (I don’t have, nor do I have access to a 12-string), but Thalia states that the capo also works great on 12-string guitars: Īlso, I’ve seen comments on various guitar forums and whatnot from happy 12-string players using the Thalia. Realizing “that one-size-fits-most” just isn’t good enough, they’ve created a capo that accepts interchangeable fret pads, which allows you to essentially customize the capo to work perfectly on any guitar, including 12-string guitars.” ![]() “The Thalia capo company has taken a unique approach to tackling these challenges. Mark, check out my 3rd paragraph in this review: This is true of just about any capo you leave clamped on your guitar for excessively long periods. However, be a doofus and leave the Thalia clamped in the same spot for several weeks, and you may have some dents (this is my opinion only–not tested nor confirmed). With normal usage and common sense, you have nothing to worry about and your guitar will be absolutely fine. I deducted half a star here simply because the rubber pad on the back of the lever is fairly firm. Unless you do something stupid, the Thalia is as safe as any other capo. I really could find no faults with the Thalia’s build quality. The wooden inlay ( other finishes available too) is a very nice touch, and both the rubber and nylon fret pads all feel sturdy and built-to-last as well. The capo has some weight to it, but it doesn’t feel heavy on the guitar neck, even when used in the 1st position. It doesn’t feel cheap at all, and instead feels like a premium piece of gear. However, for those who use a capo a lot and want one that’s basically guaranteed to work on everything, the Thalia is a worthwhile purchase. Let’s face it: some people just can’t justify the cost of a Thalia, and that’s okay. You can be pretty confident that it’ll work flawlessly on all your guitars (and other stringed instruments). The Thalia is built like a tank with gorgeous, quality materials. As far as I can tell, it’s the most expensive capo available, but the value is there–especially if you own many different guitars. Only 3 stars here because, let’s be honest, the Thalia capo isn’t cheap. It’s not unreasonable, but those with arthritis or otherwise weak hands (I have both) may struggle a bit. My hand visibly shakes a bit whenever I have to squeeze the lever, and my girlfriend was unable to squeeze it at all unless she used two hands. However, the amount of pressure needed to squeeze open the lever may be too much for some people. If you have average or better hand strength, you’ll have no issues using this capo. I personally prefer having it clamped from the top. It’s up to you and your personal preference. The capo can be clamped from the top (over the neck) or the bottom (under the neck). This means you can have it slightly crooked or placed somewhere in the middle of the fret without any issues. It’s more forgiving of bad placement, due to the fact that you can customize the fratpad to exactly match your guitar’s fretboard radius and neck thickness. The Thalia capo is very straightforward and easy to use. It can happen, but in those rare cases you simply shift the capo a bit and the issue disappears. I had zero issues with the Thalia squeezing my notes sharp. After that the bass’ neck became too wide. It still worked perfectly up to about the 7th fret. Hell, in an effort to find some kind of fault I tried it on my 5-string bass. The ability to customize the Thalia’s curvature (and thickness) with one of the 14 included fretpads makes it nearly impossible for this capo to fail. It’s hard to imagine the Thalia capo not working on any standard acoustic or electric guitar, banjo, or ukulele. The Thalia capo is, hands-down, the most effective capo I’ve ever used. ![]()
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