G7th Heritage Capo Mini Review

[AcousticDreams]

1. What is the difference between Style 1 and Style 3. Is it just the art design on the Capo?
2. And on Sweetwaters page it gets a bit confusing as there seems to be Two versions of the G7 Heritage...one with art tech and one without?

But On G7th website there is not a difference and does not even show the style 3 as well.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/sea...+Heritage+Capo

3. And what is considered a Wide neck? 1 & 3/4?

[Kh1967]

Originally Posted by Knives&Guitars

1. What is the difference between Style 1 and Style 3. Is it just the art design on the Capo?
2. And on Sweetwaters page it gets a bit confusing as there seems to be Two versions of the G7 Heritage...one with art tech and one without?

But On G7th website there is not a difference and does not even show the style 3 as well.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/sea...+Heritage+Capo

3. And what is considered a Wide neck? 1 & 3/4?

I believe you are correct. Style 1 vs Style 3 is engraving. And, wide neck is for larger than 1 3/4.”

If I am missing something, or simply incorrect, feel free to straighten me out.

[Charmed Life Picks]

Originally Posted by 4-string

FWIW, the Heritage capo sits beautifully on my Martin OM-28V, the volute is not a problem IME. I just sold another guitar that also had a volute, no problem with that one either.

4-String: Thanks. It might that the volute on the Eastie is positioned slightly different, or larger, or something. It's definitely an issue for a collar kind of capo. It will only sit that tipped at an angle and is not secure. Wish it were otherwise. So I've mostly returned to my G7 P Series that I've always liked so much.

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[UncleJesse]

Is the G7th Heritage considerably better than the Paige capo that is similar in style? I do like the Paige and was wondering if the G7th was worth the difference.

[Charlieb]

Personally I could't ask for a better capo then the Heritage, I'm using it on my Eastman and have no tuning problems, around the 5th fret is usually high as I go and it's spot on, the notes crystal clear...plus their customer service is second to none, if you have any questions about anything they will promptly respond.

[big jilm]

Originally Posted by UncleJesse

Is the G7th Heritage considerably better than the Paige capo that is similar in style? I do like the Paige and was wondering if the G7th was worth the difference.

Worth the price difference? Only you can determine that - but for me it is. I have a Paige and a G7th Heritage, and while I like the Paige the Heritage sounds better, and works with much less pressure applied (on my guitars). The ART really works, and the result (for me) is a low E string that is far more in tune when I put the Heritage on than with the Paige (or my Shubbs, triggers, etc).

I use a capo quite a bit to move songs around to fit my voice, so I like having a good one. If I didn’t have the bread to buy it it wouldn’t be worth it, but I have a little fund for my hobby that doesn’t interfere with my household. I’d buy it again if I lost it. It’s a nicely designed and built piece of equipment.

[tommieboy]

The only downside to the G7 capos, is if you have to send it back to the UK for warranty issues. My local U.S. post office gave me a bunch of grief over the way I packaged it, how I describe it, etc.. They wanted $43.00 USD to send it back to the UK. I ended up just gifting it to a friend of mine.

The good news is that my friend fixed the two issues that I was having with it and eventually sent it back to me in fine working order, as he was talked into getting an Elliott capo by others in his group.


Tommy

[UncleJesse]

Originally Posted by big jilm

Worth the price difference? Only you can determine that - but for me it is. I have a Paige and a G7th Heritage, and while I like the Paige the Heritage sounds better, and works with much less pressure applied (on my guitars). The ART really works, and the result (for me) is a low E string that is far more in tune when I put the Heritage on than with the Paige (or my Shubbs, triggers, etc).

I use a capo quite a bit to move songs around to fit my voice, so I like having a good one. If I didn’t have the bread to buy it it wouldn’t be worth it, but I have a little fund for my hobby that doesn’t interfere with my household. I’d buy it again if I lost it. It’s a nicely designed and built piece of equipment.

Thanks for the response! I may have to pick one of these up. That low E issue is the bane of my existence when I play live. It drives me crazy and it drives my dad crazy when I have to retune. Of course, I saw a used one sell just today on UMGF.

[Shades of Blue]

I missed this thread! I've been really trying to decided between the Performance 3 and the Heritage. I have loved my Performance 2, but it doesn't work at all with my Taylor 717. Still trying to understand why.

[Charmed Life Picks]

I'm in the decided minority here, but I much prefer the original P1 G7 model. When the P2 came out I immediately went on eBay and bought a lifetime supply of about eight P1s. They are very hard to come by now.

Nick, you know my preference. I apologize if this muddies the water.

scott memmer

[SuperB23]

Of the 12 or so different Capos I've tried these G7th Heritage models are the best I've used.

[Daniel Grenier]

My G7th Heritage is the best 12 string capo I have used, by far. It is also the most expensive, by far.

[Gabby84]

Originally Posted by sjm1580

How much do you need for it?

I’ll pm you.

[TBman]

Originally Posted by Kh1967

Recently received a G7th Heritage Capo. In short, I love it!

Quality, presentation, and functionality are spot on. Beautiful design, nifty little pouch, and works as a capo should. Fits multiple neck profiles without hassle.

Is this the only capo one needs? I can't answer that but, for me, it probably is.

Congrats on the new Heritage!

I'd take it as a gift, but I'd never spend that on a capo. That's almost the price of a Rode NT-1 or one studio monitor

[Goodallboy]

Originally Posted by TBman

Congrats on the new Heritage!

I'd take it as a gift, but I'd never spend that on a capo. That's almost the price of a Rode NT-1 or one studio monitor

The Heritage improved my capo'd tone far more than a any mic or speaker could have.