Mountain Dulcimer Capos - New Walworth Capo

[Banjimer]

Has anyone else tried the new mountain dulcimer capo from Walworth Capos in Chelsea, Michigan? Its unique design uses side pressure similar to other mountain dulcimer capos, but has a very unique lever that makes it very quick and easy to install and remove the capo once it has been set for the proper width of the fretboard.

My neighbors obtained one of these capos recently from the manufacturer and gave it to me as a gift for teaching their daughter to play the dulcimer years ago. It is one of the easiest dulcimer capos to install on the fretboard, as it only takes the flip of a lever.

It's a little pricey as far a dulcimer capo goes. The list price is $44.95. But if you frequently remove and install the capo during a performance or during practice, the added expense may be worth your while.

It is lighter than the Dudley Brass Capo and easier to install than the Ewing style capos. Take a look at Elderly Instrument's Website to see a picture of one.

http://elderly.com/accessories/items/WDC1.htm

Greg

[tentmaker]

Haven't used one but it looks to be built on the same principal of a Dudley Capo (http://www.dulcimersinduluth.com/cgi-bi ... .php?cat=7) except the Dudley uses leather for the pressure points instead of rubber. If it measures up to a Dudley it will be an excellent capo. From just looking at the picture I would prefer the Dudley lever arangement since it folds back over the capo.

[frets alot]

I haven't tried one yet, but it really looks like a nice design. I use Shubb capos for my guitar and banjo, which also use a lever action. They work great and are quick and easy. So, I would love to try out this new capo. However, the price seems a little hard to grasp right now. Maybe I can justify it at some point. I see they have a patent pending. Being from Michigan, I'm happy to see such a nice product and wish them great success with it. Now, if someone wanted to give me one like they did for you....I'd just have to take it .