WINGO Trigger Capo
Silver, with five picks
The fast, cheap trigger capo, with the tuning compromise that implies
Under $15
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The short version
A trigger capo is the one you can fit and move with one hand while the other keeps playing, and that convenience is why it is far and away the most common design. The mechanism is a strong spring, and the strength is fixed - which is the trade. Enough force to stop the low E buzzing is more than the top E needs, so thin strings get pushed slightly sideways and sharp. On this one the silicone pad is thicker than most at the price, which softens the effect a little without removing it.
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
- 9.0
- Build
- 7.0
- Versatility
- 7.0
- Value
- 9.0
Specifications
| Brand | WINGO |
|---|---|
| Model | Trigger CapoSilver, with five picks |
| Category | Capos |
| What it is | |
| Mechanism | Spring trigger, one-handed |
| Colour | Silver |
| Materials | |
| Material | Aluminium alloy with a silicone pad |
| Fit | |
| Fingerboard curve | Radiused fingerboards, six string |
7 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
- One-handed to fit and move, which a screw capo cannot match
- Thicker silicone pad than most capos at this price
- Aluminium alloy body rather than moulded plastic
- Comes with five picks, which a beginner will use
Where it gives ground
- Fixed spring force pulls the thin strings sharp on most guitars
- Spring tension weakens over years of use
- No manufacturer specification to verify the claims
Who it is for
What owners report
Patterns drawn from published owner reviews. Summarised, never quoted.
What comes up most
- Speed of use and the price are the two reasons owners give most
- Build quality is repeatedly described as better than expected
- The included picks come up often as an unexpected bonus
Frequent complaints
- Pulling the guitar slightly sharp is the most reported issue
- Some owners find the spring too strong on a thin electric neck
- A minority report the pad marking a satin finish
Recognised strengths
- A very large owner base agreeing that it does the basic job well
Recognised weaknesses
- It is a spring capo and it has every limitation spring capos have
The verdict
Buy it for the speed and the price, and retune after fitting it rather than assuming it is fine, because it will pull the first and second strings a few cents sharp on most guitars. That habit takes five seconds and solves ninety per cent of the objection. The aluminium body is better finished than the price suggests, the five picks are a real if minor bonus, and the spring is the part that will eventually weaken. For occasional use it is the sensible buy; if you use a capo constantly, the screw-adjusted alternative is worth the extra.
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Sources
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