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Post by Onechordtrick on May 28, 2022 17:10:03 GMT
I've got loads of capos. But it's the Shubb I carry around with me... I’ve accumulated a few as well There’s also an Amazon cheapie clothes peg type that my son has annexed. Really couldn’t tell the difference between the Shubb and G7 but the G7 is easier to fit. The brass one is for mandolin but would work as a partial capo. The other G7 is for 12 string.
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Post by borborygmus on May 30, 2022 10:59:19 GMT
>>> Paige Clik
Not heard of this one before, but here is a review:
They seem to sell for about £30.
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Post by Mike Fowler on Jun 5, 2022 10:56:48 GMT
Must admit, I've always liked the change of tone. Seems a little more balanced. Something to do with changing the scale length and decreasing the action at the same time. Been using a Shubb for years, got one for the classical as well. Also got a Dunlop which is quicker to move from fret to fret, but is not as accurate in terms of pitch adjustment.
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Post by papadon on Jun 25, 2022 19:32:11 GMT
Changing the scale length will always alter the tone, IMO, it's why I love the sound of capos up quite high, sounds like another instrument. You are shifting all the harmonics up. Obviously the the same if you fretted all notes that high too. I see it as a bonus rather than something to be defeated. I like my Thalia capo. You can get the interchangeable pads to fit any neck radius in either rubber (acts more like a finger fretting the notes, with a duller sound) or Teflon (acts more like a nut, with a brighter sound). Not cheap but had mine five years and use it daily, it's still as functionally good as new, although looks worn! Only downside is price and they have very strong pressure, so can be a bit uncommittable or a hassle to put on or take off, but I got used to it fairly quickly. I've never tried a G7 but would love to, only hear good things about them too. I Agree. I've never tried the more expensive capos but my take on it is that it's not rocket science. If it frets the strings it's doing it's job. For me the only escape from it is to amp it up and adjust the tone from there.
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