10 Best Guitar Capos UK 2024 | Audio Engineer Reviewed

Although it uses a spring, this unlike any other capo in that regard – it's more like a squeeze-on, squeeze-off style. Simply place it where you'd like on the fretboard, then apply the required pressure. This method allows you to apply exactly the tension required, like a C-clamp, but with the ease of use of a spring-loaded capo. Truly genius. 

This award-winning design also comes with a lifetime warranty, so in the unlikely event anything goes wrong, the company will either fix it or you'll get a new one for free. Moreover, it has a slimline design that allows you to breeze around the neck without worry. In our eyes, this is easily the best capo on the market today!

Made for those who generally prefer steel string guitars, the Deluxe from Shubb is their finest capo work to date. The fastening mechanism requires surprisingly little tension to create good pressure on the strings, which in turn lowers the chances of any potential tuning issues. 

Many reviewers have complemented its ability to effortlessly work very well on either 6 or 12 string guitars, making it a solid piece of kit if you like to flit between two or more instruments. 

Designed for guitars with a curved arm, this guitar capo is ideal for classical guitars. The micro-metre adjustment provides perfect tension, so you'll never suffer from fret buzz or your tuning being altered. Moreover, this capo is made from aluminium which makes it sturdy, but also lightweight. 

Designed to work on both 6 or 12 string guitars, this is a competent addition to any guitar players arsenal. With a massive 4.4 out of 5 on Amazon after 3000+ reviews, D'Addario have got a loyal following. To be honest, it's easy to see why with such professional-grade equipment. 

What's better than one guitar capo? Two! The spring-loaded fastening mechanism is prevalent on both capos in the set, so you could either save one for when a spring goes loose, or keep one at home and one in the gig bag. 

These capos are built to fit both 6 and 12 string guitars, as well as other stringed instruments such as banjos, ukuleles, and mandolins. They also come with a pouch to carry or keep them in, which either stops you from losing them or gives you something else to lose, depending on which way you look at it. We're strictly the former though!

Our other partial capo on the list comes from G7th. They have chosen to use a C-clamp which takes away the issue of too much tension on your strings. This capo will safeguard your tone, and protect your guitar thanks to its wrap-around silicone.

Furthermore, this partial capo has a lower profile than the Keyser option which allows you to freely move around the guitar neck without the worry of it becoming intrusive. The downside, of course, is that it's slightly more finicky to use than a spring-loaded option.

If you're looking to change the pitch of just a couple of your strings, and ease of use is of the essence, then Keyser have an outstanding product to help you out. The spring-loaded capo can be used with a single hand, and is easily stored on the headstock when not in use. 

The pressure applied is solid, and the capo has a pretty low profile so it shouldn't get in the way. Those who use lower gauge strings could find the pressure a bit too much, which could in turn cause tuning issues, but otherwise, it's a cracker. 

This is capo is made with 12 string guitars in mind, though that doesn't stop it being adequate for 6 strings too. It's arm is slightly longer so that it can accommodate wider fretboards, and the C-clamp fastening allows you to obtain the higher tension that is required. 

Also, since 12 string guitars are less common, their accessories are often cheaper – score! The downside is that these capos can't be clipped onto the headstock when not in use, which is not so much a problem at home, but keeping it on the floor isn't too convenient if you're playing a gig!

Another offering from the maestros of guitar accessories, Jim Dunlop, this is a simple and easy to use spring-loaded capo that's perfect for the intermediate guitar player. It produces ample pressure to completely flatten the strings, and is probably the best of the bunch under the £20 mark. 

The only negative would be that these can be rather clunky, and therefore sometimes interfere with your fingering on the fretboard, particularly if you're using frets close to where it's placed. 

Looking to keep the cost down? This simple and straightforward toggle capo will do just fine. Although slightly curved, this capo will work on any guitar fretboard effectively thanks to the ability to personalise the tension. 

You could easily pick up a couple for the same price as one of the more expensive capos, and keep one in the gig bag, one at home, and one in the practice room. Our only qualm is that it's not as sturdy and is prone to being knocked, thus slightly shifting the pitch. But, for the price and for mainly home use, we really can't complain. 

The first capo on our list is this slightly strange contraption from Paige. We'll level with you, it looks far more complicated than it is – there's a simple lock/unlock method on the arm that sits on the strings, which is simply unclipped to place it around the neck of the guitar. Once in place, use the manual switch to create tension. 

This is a handily small capo that won't be getting in the way of your chords when you play. While Paige as a company maybe aren't as well known as the likes of Keyser or Shubb, that doesn't stop this from being a top quality product.