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Post by rob on Jan 7, 2017 11:11:40 GMT
For many years i've played electric but the acoustic seems to be calling a wee bit more nowadays...i have an assortment of old capos that all seem to be old hat or beyond there sell by date, the old hamilton ones dont seem to want to fit the more modern guitars. So to cut a long story short i'm looking for a new capo of all things, i tried a shubb one at a local acoustic night and and it did seem to work quite well....anyone any suggestions on this subject, i dont really need anything fancy just something that capos the strings😊 I've always used daddario ej16 on my lakewood m32 but i notice they nave some new ones out "nickel bronze" daddario.com/DADProductFamily.Page?ActiveID=3768&familyid=150 anyone tried them, any thoughts? Rob
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Post by mandovark on Jan 7, 2017 12:07:37 GMT
Shubbs have always worked well for me. The only slight issue with them is that you can't easily adjust them mid-gig, so if you're using several instruments with different neck profiles you might need more than one capo. I usually take two on stage with me - one set up for my guitars, the other for my cello-mandolin which has a deeper neck.
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Post by ocarolan on Jan 7, 2017 12:33:28 GMT
Hamilton capos! Blimey, I used to use those too - haven't seen any in use for over 40 years though! Agree with mandovark re Shubbs, esp if your instrument has the same depth along its capoable length. Only one of mine has. I really like the G7th Newport, though heartily dislike their other models. The Newport combines the advantages of the Shubb with the ability to readjust quickly and even to tighten mid song if the worst comes to the worst. I also love Planet Waves NS capos which are cheap, easy to use and reliable. Don't get me started on strings!!! Keith
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Post by Akquarius on Jan 7, 2017 12:36:29 GMT
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Post by sigmadel on Jan 7, 2017 19:52:09 GMT
I was going to try the nickle bronze but they are more expensive and Im not sure I like the colour of them . Ill stick with the EJ16s just now as I have 4 spare sets .
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Post by 007 on Jan 7, 2017 21:00:46 GMT
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Post by NikGnashers on Jan 8, 2017 7:26:51 GMT
Shubb capo user here, and if you don't switch between guitars of different neck profiles, I'd say they are the best capo for the money available after trying 5 different ones myself.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2017 12:48:30 GMT
I have a spare G7th performance capo knocking around if you would like to try it?
Robbie
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Post by leitrimnick on Jan 8, 2017 13:24:37 GMT
Shubb capo user here, and if you don't switch between guitars of different neck profiles, I'd say they are the best capo for the money available after trying 5 different ones myself. I've used Shubb S1 for years now. It works with the pronounced V neck profile on my Oberon but also works on other six strings.
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Post by andyhowell on Jan 8, 2017 19:07:48 GMT
I love the G7 but my latest (replacement on lifetime guarantee) has developed the same locking fault as my first one did. Am back to Shubb again :-(
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Post by dreadnought28 on Jan 8, 2017 23:47:16 GMT
I've been a Shubb user since 1984 and have a lot of them including the newest versions. However I've had a G7th Newport for a few weeks and I really like it. So much so that I got the 5 string partial version as well. So I'd go for Shubb Delux or G7th Newport.
Strings? I use John Pearse PB lights (set 600L) mostly. D'Addario PB lights are my only choice as alternative for light gauge (set EJ16). I detest Elexir.
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Post by andyhowell on Jan 9, 2017 8:34:13 GMT
I've been a Shubb user since 1984 and have a lot of them including the newest versions. However I've had a G7th Newport for a few weeks and I really like it. So much so that I got the 5 string partial version as well. So I'd go for Shubb Delux or G7th Newport. Strings? I use John Pearse PB lights (set 600L) mostly. D'Addario PB lights are my only choice as alternative for light gauge (set EJ16). I detest Elexir. Can't stand Elixir either!
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Post by Riverman on Jan 9, 2017 9:01:39 GMT
I've been a Shubb user since 1984 and have a lot of them including the newest versions. However I've had a G7th Newport for a few weeks and I really like it. So much so that I got the 5 string partial version as well. So I'd go for Shubb Delux or G7th Newport. Strings? I use John Pearse PB lights (set 600L) mostly. D'Addario PB lights are my only choice as alternative for light gauge (set EJ16). I detest Elexir. Can't stand Elixir either! Oi! Each to his/her own!
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Post by Adam on Jan 9, 2017 9:17:30 GMT
I work at D'Addario so clearly have some bias.
That said I'm genuinely a big fan of the Nickel Bronze strings. I think you will like them especially if you have been predominantly an electric player as the 'look' of the strings is probably more familiar to you. Whatever you do I would get a capo with adjustable tension, so capos have unbelievable amounts of pressure and bend the strings sharp immediately, especially if you use a higher action.
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Post by rob on Jan 9, 2017 12:40:47 GMT
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