|
Post by jonnymosco on Oct 15, 2014 21:56:45 GMT
Just ordered one as a surprise Christmas present for myself from Mrs M Saw them mentioned on that evil forum across the pond... a lot of fuss about it being a G7th rip off, but when you see the vid it looks like it solves the problem of changing to different positions with ease with one hand. And, it comes with a lot of blingy combinations of woods or abalone combined with gold or chrome. I'll just need to source a blingy guitar to go with it! Cheers Jonny
|
|
alig
C.O.G.
Posts: 1,059
|
Post by alig on Oct 15, 2014 22:18:27 GMT
Yup.
I copied Leo and 'subscribed' (is that the appropriate word...?).
Looking forward to receiving the capo.
Alasdair.
|
|
ocarolan
Global Moderator
CURMUDGEONLY OLD GIT (leader - to join, just ask!)
Posts: 34,114
Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"","color":"c0cfe1"}
Mini-Profile Name Color: 182a3f
Mini-Profile Text Color: 733a1c
|
Post by ocarolan on Oct 15, 2014 22:30:27 GMT
I really don't go for applying a capo from below the neck, and to make the most of the ease of application/removal promised, this one does need to be that way round. For me it puts the bulkiest part just where it will get in the way most. Any capo applied from below (and many folk do seem to put other types this way round too)is going to be more prone to being dropped if the player fumbles. Whereas a capo applied from above the neck will simply rest on the edge of the neck should the players adjusting fingers slip. Maybe I'm just weird! Keith
|
|
leoroberts
C.O.G.
Posts: 24,666
My main instrument is: probably needing new strings
|
Post by leoroberts on Oct 15, 2014 22:38:16 GMT
I just bought into it cos they wuz purrty (I'm shallow like that) And because I do enjoy a good kickstarter/crowdfunding thing
|
|
leoroberts
C.O.G.
Posts: 24,666
My main instrument is: probably needing new strings
|
Post by leoroberts on Mar 12, 2015 12:42:28 GMT
Mine arrived today ... rather later than promised so I'm rather lat to the party but hey ho. It does mean I get the 'conversion' kit and everything. The package was labelled as a 'gift' with a total value of $18US so, errmmm, no import duty to pay As you can see I went for two - a chrome (birdseye maple) finish and a gold (Hawaiian Koa with celtic knot) finish. 1st impressions are: 1. Quite heavy (but not uncomfortably so) 2. Easy to use 3. As effective as a capo needs to be All in all, I'm quite pleased with 'em. Yes, they're a tad more expensive than a G7th but I get a warm, fuzzy feeling from knowing that I helped out a new company. Just a shame it wasn't from this side of the pond.
|
|
brianr2
C.O.G.
Posts: 3,071
My main instrument is: Fylde Goodfellow
|
Post by brianr2 on Mar 12, 2015 15:05:01 GMT
Very pretty they are too. As you say, it is good to support imaginative new businesses.
Brian
|
|
alig
C.O.G.
Posts: 1,059
|
Post by alig on Mar 12, 2015 15:36:08 GMT
My jury's still out on this...
My adaption kit arrived yesterday. However, I find the pad that actually makes contact with the strings to be a little stiff. It 'slides' over the strings rather than making a secure contact.
I rather suspect we will never be friends.
That said, I'm with Leo - glad I've made a small contribution to a new company.
|
|
|
Post by Cams on Mar 12, 2015 23:22:48 GMT
Huh. I never knew about this. Does anyone know if it'll slide up to the 9th fret? I've been using a Quickdraw for accompaniment in DADGAD with the ceilidh band and go up from open to the 9th fret often for Bb. I think I'll get me one of these.
|
|
|
Post by snakestretcher on Mar 18, 2015 12:29:05 GMT
I'm new on this board and usually frequent AGF, but I saw this thread and thought I'd add a caveat. Several people over on AGF have bought these capos which have then gone on to damage the necks of their guitars quite significantly.
|
|
leoroberts
C.O.G.
Posts: 24,666
My main instrument is: probably needing new strings
|
Post by leoroberts on Mar 18, 2015 13:33:14 GMT
Is that from people sliding them up and down whilst still 'attached'? I can't see any other potential issue..
|
|
|
Post by snakestretcher on Mar 18, 2015 13:53:15 GMT
Is that from people sliding them up and down whilst still 'attached'? I can't see any other potential issue.. I believe the first batch had ridiculously strong springs. A couple of pictures on AGF show alarming divots in the back of necks. Not something I want to risk, frankly-besides there's already a 'rolling' capo on the market, the 'Glider'; do we really need yet another?
|
|
Martin
Administrator
Posts: 11,890
Mini-Profile Background: {"image":"http://mandocello.org/lytebox/images/adirondack.jpg","color":""}
Mini-Profile Name Color: 0a530b
Mini-Profile Text Color: 4f3517
|
Post by Martin on Mar 18, 2015 14:29:27 GMT
Thanks for the information, snakestretcher. At least the folk reading this thread can now decide to be wary or not when using their capos
|
|
|
Post by Cams on Mar 18, 2015 17:04:54 GMT
Hmmm. I'll need to be careful then. snakestretcher, I've tried the Glider and found that it pushed the guitar out of tune unless you took the time to 'glide' it carefully, which of course defeats its purpose. I use the Quickdraw with decent results, but am keen to try the Thalia when it arrives from alig. I won't try it out on my Walker just yet though. Thank you for pointing out the risks.
|
|