Doc-z, I think we're saying the same thing-you're just more diplomatic. For instance, I never thought Jimmy could play much. And, while James Taylor is one of my all-time favorites, he is an acoustic instrument specialist and uses his capo in a totally appropriate way-to put a tune in an appropriate key so he can effectively use open bass notes. I even saw Tommy Emmanuel use a capo once-same application and reason.

What you won't see is someone like Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Django or the like EVER using a capo. Of course, that's also related to style of music as much as anything.

Thing is, it only takes a minute or so of watching and listening to see if a player knows his/her stuff, and most players; particularly electric players using a capo are using it as a crutch. It is appropriate for a singer who accompanies himself/herself to use a capo if they make no claim of being an instrumentalist.

I have 300 plus guitars and there's never been a capo on a single one of them.

Of course, anyone can do whatever they want, but, for my style and jobs, they have no use.


Be well,


Russ