I've tried other capos...and they may seem appealing for some little pick holder or new kind of spring, but none of them are as easy to use, look better, LAST LONGER, and hold tune like Kyser. I've still got 2 solid black ones and a "drop d" capo from kyser. I bought one as a backup, which I will never probably need...these capos just last...the spring, the rubber...it's all still holding up 12 years after i bought them. Now...why did I buy this one? BECAUSE IT'S BEAUTIFUL.....Same great  quality, but this rosewood version is just great, pops on stage and matches on of my guitar's finish perfectly. So, if you are in the market for a capo, grab a quality one from Kyser...if you want one that also makes your fellow musician friends jealous, grab the rosewood finish. Thanks to Kyser for the "if it ain't broke" approach to the function, but continuing to create new products we desire!!