Jazz754 Posted April 30, 2011 Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'm going to pick up my new Gibson Hummingbird this Tuesday. My first Gibson, I'm really excited! I had lower end acoustic guitars for the past 7 years, and normally used a Keyser capo. Recently I noticed that my old acoustic guitar had indentation lines/marks on the back of the neck. I'm going to buy a new capo this week before I pick the guitar up. I'm look for some guidance on which brand to buy. I can't decide between a Deluxe Shubb or a G7.The only concern I have about the Shubb would be screwing it too tight. Let me know what you think. Just trying to be really careful, because it's such a big investment. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 . I don't capo much, but when I do - it's the cheap old standby - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotTheSilver Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I ponied up for a G7 a while ago, and have not regretted it one bit! Great capo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubee Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Been using Shubbs for longer than I can remember and never had a mark on the neck. I've got a smaller one for Fenders & a slightly bigger one for my flattops, plus a spare. In truth I can use any of these Shubbs on any guitar. I use 'em on my best guitars, no problem ever. They will outlast me. I've tried Kysers and some others--still got some of the old 'rubber band' types from about 40 years ago--and IMO ya can't beat a Shubb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonCarlos Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Great idea as a post. I have been using a Keyser quick change on my J45 (I originally got it for my Strat a few years back) but now you got me thinking about digging out my cheap old Dunlop (the same as Kahune posted), So I would be interested in what capos members are using. Capos are some of the cheapest accessories we use for guitar playing, but they 'Oh so important'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 The G7 is it. It fixes all of the problems that other capos have. spring loaded ones are quick and easy to use, but are bulky and pinch strings out of tune b/c you can't control the tension. thumb wheel types are slow to adjust. the rubber bands style just are terrible. with the G7 it's easy to put on, and you can control the tension. very low profile too. perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sternfan Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I have both the G7th and Dunlap. I like and use them both but I find the Dunlap holds compression better over long periods. I like the variable pressure capability of the G7th but it tends to 'move' on me when I play for long periods when capoed up at the same fret. In the end you won't go wrong with either one. BTW - I used to own a Kyser, too. I found that it exerted too much pressure on the strings as I had to retune every time after I used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanfender Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I love my Shubb. The over- tighten concern is easy to avoid once you get used to the feel and action of the capo. I would not be concerned with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 I really like the G7 but the only negative i would have against it is the weight, it really changes the balance of the guitar for me. you could get one of these ;) Elliott Capo Oh, and a big +1 on the shubb, i think they're great: real lite and over-tightening isn't a concern... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBuckeye Posted May 1, 2011 Share Posted May 1, 2011 Shubb is the best as far as I'm concerned. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsech Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Shubb has always worked best for me for both acoustic and classical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The G Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 I have two Shubb's. Never felt the need to consider anything else.They just work that well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted May 2, 2011 Share Posted May 2, 2011 Yup, sell the Kysor. Shubbs an Dunlop Victors are user adjustable. G7s are super nice but really, really spendy. But for a $3000 guitar, it's probably worth it. Be careful though, MusiciansFriend has only the classical version (no fret board radius) right now. Keep looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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