G7th Heritage Capo Mini Review - Page 2

raysachs · #16 06-19-2019, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 4-string

Quite happy with mine, except the top bar latch that drives me nuts with its play. No issue at all as long as the capo is tight and in use, but annoying as hell when moving the capo between frets.

I would have given it a top score if not for that flimsy latch. Really a shame on a capo that costs this much, and probably what will make me order an Elliott and sell the g7th.

I've never so much as noticed that. Mine is either on the guitar or off. When it's on, it's tightened down to the point that the latch isn't loose. When I loosen it to move between frets, it's loose enough not to affect that move, and then I tighten it again. When it's off the guitar, the latch is open.

I'm not being critical, just find it interesting that the same part that's objectively the same on my capo as on yours, didn't even cause me to notice it, let alone be bothered by it, and for you it bugs you enough that you're contemplating selling it. We're all different critters!

4-string · #17 06-19-2019, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by raysachs

I've never so much as noticed that. Mine is either on the guitar or off. When it's on, it's tightened down to the point that the latch isn't loose. When I loosen it to move between frets, it's loose enough not to affect that move, and then I tighten it again. When it's off the guitar, the latch is open.

I'm not being critical, just find it interesting that the same part that's objectively the same on my capo as on yours, didn't even cause me to notice it, let alone be bothered by it, and for you it bugs you enough that you're contemplating selling it. We're all different critters!

The devil's in the details.

I admit to being picky, but again that is what draws me to high quality and often expensive gear. And to me, that latch is a huge disappointment. Strange that you didn't even notice it, but hey, you and who ever constructed the thing are probably on the same page.

I also own a Shubb fine-tune capo, and I find the latch to be superior on that one. Unfortunately, everything else the Heritage does better.

Charmed Life Picks · #18 06-19-2019, 02:39 PM

Thanks for the review. Been thinking of one of these down the road.

One issue for me is my current fave player, an Eastman, has a volute right where you would part the capo when not using. So this is my hesitation.

Thanks,
Scott

Kh1967 · #19 06-19-2019, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Charmed Life Picks

Thanks for the review. Been thinking of one of these down the road.

One issue for me is my current fave player, an Eastman, has a volute right where you would part the capo when not using. So this is my hesitation.

Thanks,
Scott

Understand. I leave one guitar out on a Zither stand and because of the way the guitar hangs, I don't park the capo at the headstock. That said, it is an easy trade-off for me....the capo is that good.

raysachs · #20 06-19-2019, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 4-string

Strange that you didn't even notice it, but hey, you and who ever constructed the thing are probably on the same page.

Maybe "didn't even notice it" is the wrong description. I probably noticed it in passing, but it just didn't even occur to me that it was in any way a bad thing or, given my lack of experience with other yoke style capos, something that shouldn't be like that. I guess I was so thrilled with how well the whole thing WORKS, it just somehow seemed like a part of the awesome whole rather than a persnickety negative detail. If I'd used other yoke capos before, I might have had the same reaction as you. Sometimes, and I'm reminded of this every day, ignorance is bliss...

4-string · #21 06-19-2019, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Charmed Life Picks

Thanks for the review. Been thinking of one of these down the road.

One issue for me is my current fave player, an Eastman, has a volute right where you would part the capo when not using. So this is my hesitation.

Thanks,

Scott

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.

The Kid! · #22 06-19-2019, 03:14 PM

It's the best one I've used.

big jilm · #23 06-19-2019, 03:34 PM

I love my Heritage capo as well. Great piece of gear. I haven't noticed any issues with the latch on mine - and I park it above the nut and move it everywhere from the 1st fret to the 7th. Latch stays closed with no issues.

Goodallboy · #24 06-19-2019, 03:42 PM

I'm always learning of a problem I didn't know existed, on AGF.

The latch on the G7th is under tension when in use, holding things firm and then slightly snug, above the nut, when not in use. No problem in either instance.

The latch is part of a superbly machined capo and performs, for most, in a way that causes it to not be noticed.

Gabby84 · #25 06-19-2019, 03:45 PM

I enjoyed the g7th heritage wide neck, full acanthus engraving (style 3), but found I keep going back to my elliott.

I'm thinking of selling the G7th, on the fence since I do like it.

sjm1580 · #26 06-19-2019, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabby84

I enjoyed the g7th heritage wide neck, full acanthus engraving (style 3), but found I keep going back to my elliott.

I'm thinking of selling the G7th, on the fence since I do like it.

How much do you need for it?

CitizenAudio · #27 06-19-2019, 04:37 PM

Does the Heritage design offer better performance and tone over the performance 3? I have a p3 and I don't have any complaints. Love all of the G7th stuff.

Buc-a-Roo · #28 06-19-2019, 05:09 PM

Fine piece of kit. And it does deliver improved tone over other capos. The Kat Eyz is a good 'un too but this one takes the cake.

auggie242 · #29 06-19-2019, 06:32 PM

More than happy with my Heritage G7.
Expensive? Yep!
Worth it? To me, yes.
Why? It pulls my strings out of tune less than other capos and it makes my guitar sound better than other capos.
My second choice is an inexpensive Shubb.

raysachs · #30 06-19-2019, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by CitizenAudio

Does the Heritage design offer better performance and tone over the performance 3? I have a p3 and I don't have any complaints. Love all of the G7th stuff.

I found I still needed to retune a few strings every time I used the Performance 3, despite the ART. With the Heritage, I almost never have to touch the tuning after I put it on, once in a while one string might be very slightly off, but often not by enough to even worry about and more often not at all. So, I didn't find the P3 all that great or other than other capos that didn't have the ART, but the Heritage, for me at least, is in another category.

If you're good with what you got, stay put. But if you find yourself having to tune up after you put the capo on, and if that bothers you, the Heritage is worth a shot.

-Ray