On the capo bit...

I grew up surrounded by commercial and jazzbo guitar players..

I learned to look at any progression and be able to play it immediately in theree positions on the fingerboard..(including substitutions for the jazz guys)..but....
Age brings wisdom and now I see the capo not as a crutc but a valuable tool !

I use it alot especially when I'm sriting new songs...

I love 'em..

Hey...how about votes for your favorite brand ?

I use Kysers...got 5 of them !

Bob