Sweetened Tunings and Capos

Hi, this is to show the way I "sweeten" the tuning of my heavy handed style -and compensates for the variations when I play out of a G or C shape - whether using a capo or not! Tuning the open strings from the nut - E,A,D,G,B,E cannot always guarantee the accuracy of notes played on the frets despite he intonation of the instrument being accurate. Depending on variables such as the gauge of your strings, the amount of pressure that YOU exert when fretting, the heights of your frets, and the effects of pressure from a capo. all these aspects can affect the accuracy of a note. Of course my "sweetening method" is not a cure for all tuning issues, it tends to work for me, as I tend to play out of a G - 1st position shape For - G (obviously) and A (Capo II) and B (Capo III) and very occasionally C (capo V). I also use a 1st position C shape and D (capo II) E (capo iv) . (Yeah I don't much like playing in #~or b keys unless accompanying a female singer. However, there is no alternative to checking ad adjusting your tuning between numbers. CAPOS ! I'm not stingy about the cost of my accessories. I have gladly paid the prices for Blue Chip picks once I realised the quality of the material, bevelling and slip resistance of them, but I have used the basic (C1 - brass or nickel plated) Shubb capos since they first became available in the UK possibly in the mid-late '80s. However, I've been intrigued by discussions on various fora about the "Cradle" or "stirrup" design capos currently gaining popularity, with the most deluxe and expansive one coming from the Elliot-Mckinney company in the USA. I tried to buy one but sadly due to relatively new, restrictive British laws they choose not to deal with UK buyers any more. However, as is common in the industry when one brand introduces good quality item, other flock to copy and/or offer a similar item. Paige have been making cradle capos for decades, and have seemingly upped their range. D'addario have also produced a very god version, and this is what I have compared thanks to "Robin" of Wales! PLEASE NOTE: I am not sponsored by any brand of product that I'm showing.