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Post by frankieabbott on Mar 29, 2021 19:35:36 GMT
I'm wanting to buy a new capo. My current one has given up the ghost. Any suggestions for a more guitar neck friendly capo that won't put a dint (or even a mark hopefully) in the back of my guitars fretboard? Thanks all.
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Post by jangarrack on Mar 29, 2021 19:53:53 GMT
I have got a couple of Shubbs and a G7 capo and from that limited experience would definitely recommend a Shubb. The Shubbs are very well made and easy to use.
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Post by otis1960 on Mar 29, 2021 20:23:25 GMT
Can't really go wrong with a Shubb, inexpensive, simple to use, pretty bomb-proof in my experience. The G7 Performance is a neat device if you are swapping between guitars,as you don't have to pre-set it, just squeeze it to fit. I don't think any of the modern designs should damage the neck finish (unless anyone knows from bad experiences?); I've tried loads and seldom had a problem.
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Post by dreadnought28 on Mar 30, 2021 5:51:45 GMT
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Post by andyhowell on Mar 30, 2021 7:52:13 GMT
The new G7 Performance (version 3) is my current favourite and works with more next profiles than the Version 2 did. The G7 Newport is also pretty affordable and an excell;ent capo — though not as quick to change as the Performance. Shubbs do indeed last for years as well.
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Post by walkingdecay on Mar 30, 2021 8:24:52 GMT
Shubb. Adaptable to most necks and you just buy a new rubber sleeve when that wears out.
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Post by ocarolan on Mar 30, 2021 9:16:10 GMT
Shubb capo quick and easy to use, tends to work well on a variety of neck profiles. You can also make partial capos by cutting the rubber sleeve to suit.
The G7 Newport works in a similar way - clip + adjusting screw - and is perhaps more elegant if that matters to you. Some find this one less obtrusive to the left hand than the Shubb; I find both to be similar.
Both work well and are finely adjustable. If you are fortunate enough to have a guitar neck with the same depth (or have specified it in a custom build) throughout your usual capo range then once the screw is set you won't need to adjust , simply unclip, move and reclip.
The Planet Waves NS is a very light (esp the "Lite" version!), cheap and surprisingly effective capo and works well, though obviously requires careful screw adjustment evry time it is reapplied.
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Post by stringdriventhing on Mar 30, 2021 9:38:34 GMT
I'd also recommend the Shubb deluxe - the one with the wheel. I've used these for years and I've never worn one out, although I've managed to lose a fair few Easy to put on/off and no bits sticking out like the kyser-type ones, which I find get in the way.
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Post by minorkey on Mar 30, 2021 20:50:01 GMT
I have a Tanglewood Speedbar that I won. Its brill. Not that I use it much, but its quality.
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Post by minorkey on Mar 30, 2021 20:51:07 GMT
I had a Shubb. Got so fed up with it I flung it.
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Post by Martin on Mar 30, 2021 21:04:27 GMT
Shubb all day long. Classic style (no wheel), brass finish is my favourite go to capo. Use it all the time.
I do like the G7 Newport, but it simply doesn't fit all of my guitar necks and sometimes the connection isn't perfect. The Shubb never lets me down and I love the brass finish.
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Post by otis1960 on Mar 30, 2021 21:25:54 GMT
Shubb capo quick and easy to use, tends to work well on a variety of neck profiles. You can also make partial capos by cutting the rubber sleeve to suit. The G7 Newport works in a similar way - clip + adjusting screw - and is perhaps more elegant if that matters to you. Some find this one less obtrusive to the left hand than the Shubb; I find both to be similar. Both work well and are finely adjustable. If you are fortunate enough to have a guitar neck with the same depth (or have specified it in a custom build) throughout your usual capo range then once the screw is set you won't need to adjust , simply unclip, move and reclip. The Planet Waves NS is a very light (esp the "Lite" version!), cheap and surprisingly effective capo and works well, though obviously requires careful screw adjustment evry time it is reapplied. Keith Actually, Keith’s suggestion of the Planet Waves NS is also a good one; I bought one (the ‘pro’ version) on recommendation from a reputable source and it is very light and unobtrusive. Not as quick change as some others, but if you’re just using it on one guitar then it’s the smallest thing that I’ve used. You could, of course, adopt a Gear Acquisition Syndrome approach and buy one of each, as we have clearly all done
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Post by gsans on Mar 30, 2021 22:06:15 GMT
Another Shubb Deluxe fan here - had mine for over 10 years and it's still going strong (I've replaced the rubber sleeve once or twice I think).
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Post by vikingblues on Apr 1, 2021 9:10:06 GMT
Shubb seems to be order of the day, but I'll add another minority mention for the G7. I've found both the Newport and the Performance models to do a great job and not give any issues with tone / sound / intonation. Easy to attach and the quick release works a treat - a nice lack of fiddling about to get it set. As with everything to do with acoustic guitar whether a piece of peripheral equipment is good will depend on how well guitar suits.
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Post by colins on Apr 1, 2021 19:40:32 GMT
Just a slightly different perspective, I played for about forty years, never a big fan of capos in any shape or form, I suppose playing 'classical' guitar as well as steel string, biased me. I tried all of the mechanical ones mentioned above, but still always ended up going back to the Jim Dunlop 11C lever type, I liked the lack of bulk and the simplicity.
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