Do you re-tune?

I'm not the expert on capos (that would be RobertW ) especially as I only rarely use one, but have say that in my admittedly limited experience, one capo isn't necessarily ideal for all guitars. The Kyser works fine on my six-strings, but I have to say that I like the Meideal-style capo better -- it interferes less with my left hand, seems to have overall more even pressure on the strings, and installs just as well and easily as the Kyser with one hand.

However, on the 12-string, the Kyser I bought (a 12-string model) is temperamental and difficult to get in the right place (it has to be right up at the fret -- too far back and the tuning's off; too snug against the fret and the strings are muted). I'm now using a Shubb with that though it requires two hands to install, and it works far better. 

And yes, I absolutely check tuning after I install one (especially if I'm playing a gig), and will either re-seat the capo or re-tune the string that's off (usually, as RobertW notes above, that's the low E string). 

RobertW, good advice. Thank you.

petermac,  My brother and I both use Kyser capos ( I also use a Chinese knockoff of a "handle behind the neck" style capo, but only at home for recording etc. ).  I use my capos all on six strings, my brother uses a regular Kyser on a 12 string, and it works.  lol. 

We have both found that the Kysers are great and we've not gone looking for others because these work so well.  But, there is something that we always have to keep in mind and always do.  That is "how" we put the capo on.

I find, the closer to the fret, but not putting it right on the fret, the better the result.  I always play an open E and G chord to test that bass sixth string's sound.  RobertW , is right, that one is usually the problem.  Putting a capo in the middle of a fret, seems to put too much downward tension on the strings behind the fret and can lead to tuning issues.

Also, I find if I put the Kyser "all the way on," meaning the neck of the guitar is touching the inside stop of the capo, the 6th string is always a bit off.  But if I put the capo on so that there's an equal amount of rubber sticking off of both sides of the neck and the neck is not touching the inside barrier of the capo, ( meaning the capo is "centered" ) it's always fine. 

Seems to work perfectly that way, even on a 12 string.  Keep in mind, this is both on Seagulls.  Milage may vary on different brands.  But regarding Cole Clark, I used my capo on mine with the same successful results, no problems with 6th string and my Kysers on her either.  I did that quickly on stage for over 2 years with no problems.

Just my experience.  Like someone else said, Rob is the real expert here on capos. 

Mine has a peg puller at the end of the handle.  lol. 

Yes.  Did I not originally call it a Chinese knock off??!!

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petermac, that's what the Cabin is for!    Let us know if you make any new discoveries.