TANMUS 3-in-1 Capo
Black, with pick holder and pin puller
A trigger capo that also holds your picks and pulls bridge pins
Under $15
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The short version
The same spring-trigger design as any cheap capo, cast in zinc alloy rather than aluminium, with two additions worked into the casting: a rotating clip on top that holds picks, and a notch in the handle that lifts acoustic bridge pins. Neither is a substitute for a proper tool - the pin puller is cruder than a Pro-Winder's - but both are there on the capo that is already clipped to your headstock, which is the whole argument. Zinc makes it heavier than an aluminium capo at 2.1 oz.
How we rate it
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
- Tuning stability
- 6.0
- Ease of use
- 8.0
- Build
- 7.0
- Versatility
- 8.0
- Value
- 8.0
Specifications
| Brand | TANMUS |
|---|---|
| Model | 3-in-1 CapoBlack, with pick holder and pin puller |
| Category | Capos |
| What it is | |
| Mechanism | Spring trigger with an integrated bridge pin puller |
| Colour | Black |
| Materials | |
| Material | Zinc alloy with a silicone pad |
| Measurements | |
| Weight | 2.1 oz (60 g) |
| Fit | |
| Fingerboard curve | Radiused fingerboards, six string |
8 verified fields, taken from the manufacturer first and the Amazon listing second. Fields the manufacturer does not publish are omitted rather than estimated.
What it gets right
- Pick holder on the capo means a pick is always within reach
- Bridge pin puller built into the handle, useful in an emergency
- Comes with a pouch and four picks in three thicknesses
- One-handed operation like any trigger capo
Where it gives ground
- Zinc is heavier and softer than aluminium; it marks more easily
- Fixed spring force pulls thin strings sharp, as all trigger capos do
- The pin puller is crude compared with a dedicated tool
Who it is for
What owners report
Patterns drawn from published owner reviews. Summarised, never quoted.
What comes up most
- The pick holder is the feature owners mention most and use most
- Good finish and solid feel for the price come up often
Frequent complaints
- Weight on the headstock is mentioned by acoustic players
- Sharpness after fitting is reported as with any spring capo
- A minority report the pick clip loosening over time
Recognised strengths
- The combination is genuinely convenient rather than a gimmick
Recognised weaknesses
- Every individual function is done better by a dedicated tool
The verdict
Reasonable value if the combination appeals, and the pick holder is the part owners actually end up using, because a pick clipped to the headstock is a pick you can find. The tuning caveat is the same as every spring capo: expect the thin strings to go slightly sharp and retune after fitting. Zinc is a heavier and softer metal than aluminium, so this will show dings sooner and adds a little more mass to the neck than a lighter capo, which is noticeable on a light acoustic.
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Sources
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