The Capo That Lives on Your Guitar –
The Paige Original 6 String Acoustic Guitar Capo is one of those pieces of gear that proves sometimes the simplest design is the most effective. Unlike the bulky spring loaded clamps we’ve all used for years, the Paige Capo uses a sleek wrap around yoke design with a precision tension screw. It provides even pressure across the strings, which helps keep your guitar in tune. This is something every acoustic player struggles with when using a traditional capo.
The moment I truly got this capo was while watching a Rick Beato interview with Billy Strings. In the middle of the session, Billy reached up, loosened the screw on the capo sitting right above his nut, slid it down the neck, and tightened it back up for the next tune. I was honestly blown away.
If you’re like me, you probably hate the traditional capo design. There is nothing worse than finishing a song and not knowing where to put your gear. Do you clip it to the headstock? Do you shove it in your pocket and fumble for it later? With the Paige, you don’t have to worry about it. It lives on your guitar. When you don’t need it, you just slide it behind the nut and leave it there. It’s simple, easy, and completely out of sight.
Beyond the tuck away factor, there are a few reasons why this blows other capos out of the water. Because of the thumb screw adjustment, you apply the exact amount of pressure needed to clear the notes. Spring loaded capos often pull strings sharp because they squeeze too hard, but the Paige Capo avoids that entirely. Its ultra thin design also means it doesn’t get in the way of your fretting hand. Also, the Paige Capo applies pressure from the center of the neck. This ensures the strings don’t pull to one side, which drastically improves your intonation.
I am a major fan of this thing. It is a specialized tool that solves the two biggest headaches of acoustic playing by helping you stay in tune and keeping your gear organized. It has officially earned its permanent spot on my acoustic.