Head to head
TANMUS 3-in-1 Capo vs WINGO Trigger Capo
The short answer is that they are made of different materials (Zinc alloy with a silicone pad against Aluminium alloy with a silicone pad). Below, every specification we hold for both is lined up, with the 9 rows that actually differ marked out.
3-in-1 Capo
Black, with pick holder and pin puller
A trigger capo that also holds your picks and pulls bridge pins
Trigger Capo
Silver, with five picks
The fast, cheap trigger capo, with the tuning compromise that implies
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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.
- TANMUS 3-in-1 Capo7.4
- WINGO Trigger Capo7.6
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
| 3-in-1 Capo | Trigger Capo | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | TANMUS | WINGO |
| Model | 3-in-1 Capo | Trigger Capo |
| Type | Capos | Capos |
| Fretline score | 7.4 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Value for money | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.7 / 5 (14,521) | 4.8 / 5 (44,166) |
| Price | Under $15 | Under $15 |
| Mechanism | Spring trigger with an integrated bridge pin puller | Spring trigger, one-handed |
| Fingerboard curve | Radiused fingerboards, six string | Radiused fingerboards, six string |
| Material | Zinc alloy with a silicone pad | Aluminium alloy with a silicone pad |
| Weight | 2.1 oz (60 g) | — |
| Tuning stability | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Ease of use | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| Build | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Versatility | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Suits | Beginner, Intermediate | 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 for beginners
WINGO Trigger CapoStrongest 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.