Capo Question

[MakingMusic]

Originally Posted by UncleJesse

I have the G7th Heritage, Shubb, and Elliot Elite. I use all three but I think I like the G7th the best.

I seem to have tried just about every quality capo out there and I have to agree with this. I like the G7 Heritage. In this case, you get what you pay for.

[L20A]

Here is a tip for adjusting Kyser Capos.
It is a bit of a game changer for Kyser users.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0_-n1NRXYc

[Wade Hampton]

I'm going to chime in like the harmony-singing little chipmunk that I am and state that I, too, find Shubb Deluxe to be the best of all the capos that I've ever used:

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Simon and Theodore agree with me on this, as well....


Wade Hampton Miller

[Eryc74]

Originally Posted by tkersey

I recently bought a Martin that’s far more responsive than the Luna I was playing. I’ve noticed that the Kyser capo I have seems to bend several strings sharp. Anyone have suggestions on a good alternative to purchase?

Elliot Elite Guitar Capo gets my vote. I've tried Shubb, Thalia, G7th (broke before I could try it), and others. A cheaper Elliot is also fine, but the Elite model has a very slim profile. Your hand will not hit it or hit it very little at higher frets.

If you want to one and done your Capo search get an Elliot made to the dimensions of your Guitar's neck. They are expensive and slow to arrive but sturdy and worth it. You will not have any problems with strings bending or intonation once you get an Elliot.

A Shubb is a good cheaper option too - reliable, easy to use, and sturdy - just not as good as an Elliot.

[big jilm]

I was a Shubb guy for years, then I decided to shell out for a yoke style G7th Heritage. I love it, and I’m glad I bought it. Yoke styles allow you to tighten to just the right amount, and stays up over the nut when not in use. I use a capo an awful lot, so I didn’t mind paying for something that I use so much.

A lot of choices.

[tonyo]

Originally Posted by JERZEY

The Shubb delux is by far the best Capo I have ever used. I can always find the tension I need. Its a 20$ capo that will last you decades.

I love my shubb. Just can't seem to find it. Sigh.

[LeDave]

I have a G7TH and a Shubb. I like my G7TH Performance 2 the best! But can't go wrong with either.

[alien]

I have used about every kind of capo available and own more than I need. But I keep coming back to the inexpensive Shubb. Aside from the G7 Heritage and the Elliott most capos run under $30, so it is an inexpensive experiment to try out a few. BTW, the Elliott and Heritage are probably the best, but they cost it.

[Everton FC]

I have a Shubb and a G7th. I use them both equally, and highly recommend them.

I have an old Kyser in my Fender case. Not used much, but handy.

I had a Planet Waves NS, and liked it - except the screw head fell off from time to time. Didn't like that about it.

[buddyhu]

The “regular” Shubbs are very good, and a great value. G7’s are also very fine. I own both.

I get much better tone with a yolk style capo. I own a Shubb Heritage. But I don’t take it to jams (easier to place a standard Shubb or G7, AND can play drop E with them).

If you need a really quick change capo, I’ve heard great things about the G7 Nashville.

[pinweasel]

I’ve got three Thalia’s one for each of my guitars, they all work great ,even on my 12 string due to their octave touch fret pads. I realize their not for everyone, they are on the expensive side. But I love mine.

[Wellington]

I'm a Shubb guy, always have a Kyser as well. I think I might try out a paige yoke style for the heck of it this next year, but as others have stated, the Shubb does everything I need it to, and well at that, so I stopped looking after it. Love my simple kyser too, but you're right it can knock things sharp, depending on neck profile.

[LeftyKev]

Originally Posted by JERZEY

The Shubb delux is by far the best Capo I have ever used. I can always find the tension I need. Its a 20$ capo that will last you decades.

+1 - totally agree.

[musicman1951]

Originally Posted by L20A

Here is a tip for adjusting Kyser Capos.
It is a bit of a game changer for Kyser users.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0_-n1NRXYc

I did this and it helps. I went too far with the first bend and had to bend it back a bit. But I never found a place where it didn't pull some strings out of tune. Still, if you need a quick change capo you can get fairly close with the right bend.

If you're really fussy about intonation you'll need a yolk style capo. Or you can do what my buddy does: use a cheaper capo and tweak the low E string every time you use it. It only takes a few seconds.

Capos are one of those get what you pay for things. The Shubb is the best value for your money in the less expensive capos.

[pf400]

If you tighten up a wound string while a capo is on, you are grinding a metal string against a metal fretwire...over time it will wear. Might be a necessary evil though, to get into tune.

Shubbs for me.

Tip (untested) from something I came across lately. Press down on the strings, toward the soundhole or body, as you install the capo. Strings won't go out of tune so much. Seems to make sense.