Re: Capo is fine for banjo and guitar...why not mandolin?
If you feel the need to use a copo,then use one.Years back,i went to see the Lynn Morris Band when they were over here in the UK. Barry Mitterhoff was playing Mandolin with them. Now,i'd never even picked up a Mandolin at that time & knew zilch about playing one.I was amazed to see that Barry used a capo for some tunes,something i never thought Mandolin players used. He's one of the finest Mandolin players on the scene today,so,as far as i'm concerned,if i decided to use a capo,i'm in good company - so far, i haven't needed one ,but if ......,
Ivan
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Lebeda F-5 "Special".
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Ellis DeLuxe "A" style.
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