Head to head
D'Addario NS Capo Pro vs TANMUS 3-in-1 Capo
The short answer is that they are made of different materials (Aircraft-grade aluminium against Zinc alloy with a silicone pad), and they sit in different price brackets ($15 - $30 against Under $15). Below, every specification we hold for both is lined up, with the 12 rows that actually differ marked out.
NS Capo Pro
Black
The capo that lets you set the clamping force instead of guessing it
3-in-1 Capo
Black, with pick holder and pin puller
A trigger capo that also holds your picks and pulls bridge pins
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Score profile
The editorial axes for capos, overlaid. Where one shape sits outside the other, that is where it gains ground.
- D'Addario NS Capo Pro8.0
- TANMUS 3-in-1 Capo7.4
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.
Specification by specification
| NS Capo Pro | 3-in-1 Capo | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | D'Addario | TANMUS |
| Model | NS Capo Pro | 3-in-1 Capo |
| Type | Capos | Capos |
| Fretline score | 8.0 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Value for money | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.5 / 5 (1,695) | 4.7 / 5 (14,521) |
| Price | $15 - $30 | Under $15 |
| Mechanism | Screw, with a micrometer tension adjuster | Spring trigger with an integrated bridge pin puller |
| Fingerboard curve | Radiused fingerboards, six and twelve string | Radiused fingerboards, six string |
| Material | Aircraft-grade aluminium | Zinc alloy with a silicone pad |
| Weight | — | 2.1 oz (60 g) |
| Tuning stability | 9 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Ease of use | 6 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Build | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Versatility | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Suits | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional | Beginner, Intermediate |
A marked row is one where the two differ. A highlighted cell is the stronger figure where one can be judged objectively — which, for most accessory attributes, it cannot be. Empty cells are specifications the manufacturer does not publish, never estimates.
Which one should you buy?
Computed from our editorial scores for these two only. It is not a general ranking.
Best tuning stability
D'Addario NS Capo ProHighest editorial tuning stability score of the 2 compared.
Best for beginners
D'Addario NS Capo ProStrongest overall score among those we consider suitable for a first instrument.
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.