8 string lap steel capo....are there any good sounding and inexpensive options?

[Doug Anderson]

Looking for an 8 string lap steel capo.

What are some decent quality ones that are a bit cheaper. I know Charlies is awesome but wondering if any of the less expensive ones work well?

[Gary S. Lynch]

Doug,
I have a couple of 8 string lap steels and an 8 string weissenborn.
The operative words are “quality” and inexpensive.
Not sure, you’ll find that combo for enjoyable playing.

In my opinion, for an 8 string capo I use my Beard or my Charlie.
I have a cheaper one for 6 string practice if I’m traveling.
I don’t know of a cheap one that is advertised for 8 strings.
For anything other than home use, I’d go with the quality of the two I mentioned above or a comparably priced model.
Rob Ickes has a YouTube video comparing different types of capos you might also find helpful.

[Gary S. Lynch]

Doug,
If you read my previous post this link should take you to the Rob Ickes video comparing capos that I was referring to..


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ktaFFrE4NQo

[BJ Burbach]

I have an 8 stringer dobro with pretty wide string width and a tricone that's even wider, so I sent Charlie the measurements to be sure it's perfect for both and it is wonderful. Works fine on my lap steels too, but I don't use it for them.
BJ

[Doug Anderson]

Thank you everyone for the responses!

Happy Father's Day to the dad's out there.

--Doug

[Michael Kiese]

the best capo I've found is to just buy another lapsteel. LMAO.