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Ernie Ball Axis Capo - Black

Spring-loaded Guitar Capo with Flat and Curved Arms - Black
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Use One Capo for All Your Guitars

The Axis capo from Ernie Ball is designed to fit all of your guitars. This capo has a reversible design that can be used for flat and radiused fretboards alike. This feature ensures that the Axis capo provides secure and even contact with your fretboard, no matter the radius. The guitarists at Sweetwater appreciate that this capo fits fretboard widths ranging from ukuleles to 7 string guitars. Beginner and experienced players will appreciate how easy it is to apply and reposition this capo with one hand. If you use your capo across multiple guitars, make sure to give the Ernie Ball Axis capo a try.

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Ernie Ball Axis Capo Features:

  • Dual radius design fits flat and curved fretboards alike
  • Precision molded rubber pads provide even pressure across all strings
  • Single-handed operation makes adjustment easy
  • Lightweight design doesn't weigh down the neck
  • Durable construction is sure to last
  • Works with fretboards up to 7 strings

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Tech Specs

  • Capo Type: Trigger
  • Made For: 7-string Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar
  • Tension Style: Fixed Tension
  • Width: Full Width
  • Radius: Curved and Flat
  • Material: Aluminum, Rubber
  • Color: Black
  • Manufacturer Part Number: P09600

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My favorite Capo - The Ernie Ball Axis Capo

This is one of the best capos I have ever used. I've tried all the major brands and styles and this one it the best. The EB Axis Capo can be used equally well with high or low radius fretboards simply by flipping it over. It securely holds the strings without rattle or buzz, and does not alter intonation. I stopped using Kyser because they altered intonation, wore out quickly, and cost more overall than others. I use the The EB Axis Capo on many different acoustic and electric guitars with various fretboard radius's including Fender, Gibson, and Gretsch with equally good results. I highly recommend this capo.
by Carm Vecchio from Fort Worth, Texas on
Music background: Gigging Musician with 50+ years experience

It's a capo

I use this too clamp the strings in place if working on a saddle easy one hand operation works good,I don't use a capo playing to often but I tried it on a strat and an acoustic it worked great.i don't keep it clamped on the guitar head stock so I can't say if it would damage the finish or not so for me 5 stars for what I want
by Pete from Spencer, MA on
Music background: Plenty jams

Best capo for me

Ok. Here is a lengthy review for this capo. Seems ridiculous but I have a lot of time on my hands right now.

I have multiple iterations (read as colors) of this capo even before ordering from Sweetwater. I just loved them that much, I had to get more. I have departed from using other capos when I got these.

Looks: I find this to be the sexiest, classiest looking capo I encountered. When I first saw this on the shelf, the aesthetic appeal drew me to it immediately - simple, streamlined, elegant.

Ease of use: The curves are ergonomic. They seemed to shape this capo purposely for comfort. It is a one-handed operation to apply and remove it. There are no square/sharp edges which makes it wonderful to handle. (It does not hurt as much as a lego when you accidentally leave this on the floor and step on it, just saying.)

Versatility: I have used this on the following guitar types: Nylon-stringed guitar with flat fretboard, Steel-stringed acoustic guitar with curved radius fretboards, Electric guitars with C, D, U shaped necks… and even a 12-string (Which is beyond the scope of this product). No intonation / buzzing issues on the 12-string whatsoever. It functions as expected when used within its design. Beyond that, I play with this sometimes as a hand-grip-exerciser-thingy (PSA: though tempting, it should not be used to prank-pinch the nose of your significant other, apparently)

Build quality: This feels solid, robust, and durable. The spring tension is as strong as when it was new. Overall, it still feel fresh after months of (ab)use. It feels more well-built than the traditional capo. The pivot point is very much intact with no loosening, squeaking, or twisting.

Instrument protection: The rubber pads extend to the fulcrum point to ensure that it won't scratch your instrument if used correctly. (I say IF because I tried to use this as a partial capo - a bad decision on my part)

Rattling issues: when clamped onto the headstock, it rattles when the metal parts of the capo come into contact with the metal tuners. This is also an issue with other metal capos. The solution is to avoid this metal-metal contact (by clamping it between the left and right rows of tuners). Better yet, take it off the guitar when not in use. This isn't an issue for me.

Limitations: This cannot be used as a partial capo (unless you want it flying off your guitar). Sometimes, at higher frets, the arms get in the way of playing.

Others: May potentially cause envy from other guitarist friends who are unaware that this capo exists, and thus makes for great gifts.

So there, all you need to know about this overlooked accessory.

Thanks for hooking me up with these, Sweetwater, your service is really great.
by Gillian Patrick Gonzalez on

Favorite capo for the $

It's a bit bulky, but is really a capo that's worked great on everything I've tried. I also own the popular g7 as well as the D'Addario artist capo - the Ernie Ball is my favorite to use. Can't comment on any sort of rattling while stored on the guitar, as I never store my capos that way. It is, however, fantastic for its intended purpose + is my first recommendation for any students interested in buying one.
by Marc from NJ on

Axis capo

This capo is slightly larger than the Kyser's but is lightweight and works as advertised. I have two and will probably buy another one. I like them that much and have not experienced any rattling whatsoever. Good quality capo!Buy with confidence!
by Bruce Kerr from Southern Illinois on
Music background: Experienced
See also: Guitar Capos, Ernie Ball, Ernie Ball Capos
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