Capo info

BigPaulie

I have Shubbs, a Kyser and a G7th Performance.

The Shubbs require 2 hands to operate accurately, require adjustment when changing guitars or position on the neck and can't really be stored on the headstock without significant adjustment meaning they're not "ready to go" when you need them.

The Kyser had far too much tension meaning strings were pulled sharp. This was resolved by bending the metal of the leg that goes behind the neck and reversing the little rubber sleeve. It also made a horrible creaking noise which was rectified with some silicone lube. It is easily stored in the headstock when not in use. It's a fine capo now after the adjustments.

The G7th works perfectly on every guitar in my house. It's easy to apply and remove single-handedly. Doesn't affect tuning. It's easily stored on the headstock. My favourite capo ATM.

bertie

@Mellish ;

well it must have arrived by now ? 

Mellish

@bertie ; nope. I called the guy, he's waiting until he has a bunch of orders

Reading between the lines, he's yet to order it. 

bertie

got mine from Amazon,  arrived next day 

Mellish

I've had the same supplier since.1981. He gets there...you know, eventually.

 

Mellish

@bertie ; G7th Nashville arriving within next two days.

 

bertie

Mellish said:

@bertie ; G7th Nashville arriving within next two days.

 

must be coming from Nashville I assume 

Mellish

bertie said:

Mellish said:

@bertie ; G7th Nashville arriving within next two days.

 

must be coming from Nashville I assume 



They made it to order

 

thomasross20

Hmmm. 
Been using shubb's for ages but toward the end of a piece, it seems to slacken at the bass string side. Must be a better one.

Winny_Pooh

Clamp capos usually pull things sharp. 
The G7th is slippy to remove and heavy.
Shubb is my fave, in tune, light and I keep mine in my back pocket when not being used. I have 3

guitarjack66

Mellish said:

@bertie ; G7th Nashville arriving within next two days.

 

A blues chord in the home of country music?

Mellish

@guitarjack66 ; I'm really getting excited. Not got it yet but it's imminent.
And my older G7th has seen better days and time for retirement. 

 

bertie

Im bored with mine now.............




























not really 

Mellish

I've a gig tonight so if it turns up I'll take it along and use it.

 

guitarjack66

We really are geeks when being excited about capos! lol.
'Back in the old days we'd use a female audience member's hairband....'

Mellish

Or a pencil and a rubber band. Have you ever done that? Cos I know I have!

Post has been but no capo (sigh). Not a total loss, though, as he delivered a set of DR Sunbeams and a FREE set of D'Addario EJ16!

 

Mellish

G7th Nashville arrival day!

Not here yet but I'm confident. 

  

Mellish

No capo!

Supplier said it's cos of the strike.
WHAT strike?! 

guitarjack66

I'm waiting for a Fender Concert sized guitar too,but not due until next week( I think?) Pretty cheap and no big loss if things dont turn out ok. Already having a Squier makes me comfortable with their fretboards. Like yourself and the G7 capos.
(Phew! I managed a nice little segue into your topic after derailing it.) Apologies.

Mellish

@guitarjack66 no worries mate.

Hope we both get what we're waiting for.