capo choice for the new Ome open backs

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From Ragtimejoe on 9/13/2015 9:52:45 AM

I have an Ome Wizzard with the wider string spacing. I'm using a Schubb capo.

What are other folks using?

Thanks

5 Comments
	jack_beuthin says: 9/13/2015 10:50:13 AM I have a Flora. I also have a Schubb cap, but I don't use it anymore. To my ear, the banjo sounds better tuned up (A or D) than capoed. -Jack
	somarmd says: 9/13/2015 12:28:48 PM Jack, just curious what strings do you use when tuning up? Thanks
	jack_beuthin says: 9/13/2015 12:46:25 PM I use Elixir mediums. Never have had any problems with breakage.
	OldPoppy says: 9/14/2015 11:02:46 AM I agree with Jack on this. About the only time I use a capo on the Wizard is as a third-hand aid for putting on strings. Once I get 'em on, the capo comes off and goes back in the case until the next string change.
	OldPoppy says: 9/14/2015 11:03:52 AM I agree with Jack on this. About the only time I use a capo on the Wizard is as a third-hand aid for putting on strings. Once I get 'em on, the capo comes off and goes back in the case until the next string change.
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