I'm in the US and was steered by my local guitar shop to the exact same capo you're showing as your replacement... It was my first capo, and the little adjustment screw was the main thing pointed out as being important. I use the same one on my acoustic and all my electrics and have never had a problem. The shop owner told me he only sells the spring-clamp type to uke players because "that's all those are any good for." I think I paid 32 quid with tax. Great video... thanks for all the cussing it makes me feel at home!
@craighamley3669 thanks man! I really appreciate that! The cussing was accidental, but as an aussie our unofficial language is mate and swearing so, while I try not to swear, sometimes the occasional word is bound to pop out! And you're right about the spring clamp one. The cheaper one is now in a box never to be seen from again, and the aroma is the backup live capo. For the price, the shubb just works wonders
I recommend the Paige capo, thinnest I ever saw. It locks and you keep it on your guitar, above the nut. Available from Amazon. And you get 2 sleeves with it.
I've gone to the C1 Shubb and love it. Had it a couple of years and won't go back to the usual spring-type variations. Only real drawback is that the Shubb is either on or off the neck. You can't clip it on the head stock while playing without it. When I bought a 12 string last year, I got the C3. Nope, not even close. The "octave" strings either buzzed or rang out from their open positions. So, I spent some more money and got the G7th Compensated Capo. Takes a few tries to find its sweet spot on the strings, but once you do it becomes second nature and every string is properly capo'd. I realize that we rarely need to capo a 12 string but, if you do, you will need a proper compensated capo.
@davekennedy8626 thanks man! I'm using the C3 on 6 string and haven't had an issue so far. The G7 capos look really good too! I personally don't have a 12 string and only got the c3 because of a wider than standard nut on an acoustic I have. Thanks for the comment!
I have a shitty capo. The less time and care i take to put it on the better it works as long as i put it a little central between frets more toward the bridge
I've only ever owned two capos in almost 35 years - a rubbish cheapo thing I picked up shortly after I started playing and didn't know any better and then my Shubb, which I use to this day. I am always telling people to get a Shubb but they almost always do what they want and get something like the other one you showed 🤦♂
Personally speaking, after 50 years of guitar playing, I haven't found a better capo than a G7th. The one I have fits my acoustic and electric guitars, never throws the tuning, and the mechanism is the easiest on the market to use. I swear by them.
There is always struggles with the chromatic tuners for 440 standard tuning , looks to me you have intonation problems ? Capo's don't cure that they expose them I've used a capo for years and I admit some are garbage , but I also stoped using a electronic tuner for years also ( enter the tuning fork mine is the key of A ) with a little ear training that's all that's needed . In fact I learned how the pitch of a in tuned guitar should sound by ear be for I ever started learning to play one I use to do this for my fathers guitar way back in the 70s be for and after he would play the darn thing capos are good really good for octaves but expose everything else if there's neck or fret problems that's why so many guitarists chose jumbo frets for play ability . A good neck , a good fret job , and an ear training , is essential get yourself a tuning fork pitch don't lie electronic tuners do. There nasty for playing live and can be very frustrating . I've always had a trust worthy telecaster the best for staying in tune and beats all other guitars up against it . Can't beat the call of duty on those . Get a good capo with quick release and your flying .
@@andrew_walker_music Sorry, I was making reference to a famous quote from an old classic movie, and Roger Ramjet, if anyone is old enough to remember. Got nothing against capo's, just never had the need. Looks like a nice capo if I would need one. Old classic hard rockers like me, not so much.
@ltgray2780 oh shit i didn't even realise! i'm an 80s kid so should know that! Nah i'm with you, I wouldnt normally use a capo in everyday life, but we're playing jolene, and fast car, stuff that was written on a capo'd guitar and kinda dictates the need to use it if i want to play the song accurately. Necessary evil
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the kysers do look nice!
I'm in the US and was steered by my local guitar shop to the exact same capo you're showing as your replacement... It was my first capo, and the little adjustment screw was the main thing pointed out as being important. I use the same one on my acoustic and all my electrics and have never had a problem. The shop owner told me he only sells the spring-clamp type to uke players because "that's all those are any good for." I think I paid 32 quid with tax. Great video... thanks for all the cussing it makes me feel at home!
@craighamley3669 thanks man! I really appreciate that! The cussing was accidental, but as an aussie our unofficial language is mate and swearing so, while I try not to swear, sometimes the occasional word is bound to pop out!
And you're right about the spring clamp one. The cheaper one is now in a box never to be seen from again, and the aroma is the backup live capo. For the price, the shubb just works wonders
I just ordered one of those actually from my local guitar shop. She recommended it to me and I really liked the feel of it.
@CannonMusic05 good move! Its a great bit of gear, a little fiddly to put on at first, but miles better than standard type capos
I love my Shubb. I have had the same one of 25 years!! Does not throw the guitar out of tune like most others!
@kad285 agree, i don't know what sort of voodoo witchcraft they've employed to make it work, but it certainly does.
I recommend the Paige capo, thinnest I ever saw. It locks and you keep it on your guitar, above the nut. Available from Amazon. And you get 2 sleeves with it.
@sophiafakevirus-ro8cc thank you! I'll have to check it out and it can live on the acoustic. Cheers!
I've gone to the C1 Shubb and love it. Had it a couple of years and won't go back to the usual spring-type variations. Only real drawback is that the Shubb is either on or off the neck. You can't clip it on the head stock while playing without it. When I bought a 12 string last year, I got the C3. Nope, not even close. The "octave" strings either buzzed or rang out from their open positions. So, I spent some more money and got the G7th Compensated Capo. Takes a few tries to find its sweet spot on the strings, but once you do it becomes second nature and every string is properly capo'd. I realize that we rarely need to capo a 12 string but, if you do, you will need a proper compensated capo.
@davekennedy8626 thanks man! I'm using the C3 on 6 string and haven't had an issue so far. The G7 capos look really good too! I personally don't have a 12 string and only got the c3 because of a wider than standard nut on an acoustic I have. Thanks for the comment!
I have a shitty capo. The less time and care i take to put it on the better it works as long as i put it a little central between frets more toward the bridge
Burn it. Joking. But your screen name is rad! Always wanted to learn bouzouki
Wasn't going to watch....glad I did! Thanks.
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it!
I've only ever owned two capos in almost 35 years - a rubbish cheapo thing I picked up shortly after I started playing and didn't know any better and then my Shubb, which I use to this day. I am always telling people to get a Shubb but they almost always do what they want and get something like the other one you showed 🤦♂
@GlennShepMusic can lead a horse to water...
Have you ever wondered why violinists play without a capo? 😂
@StepanVasylyshyn not until right now! Enlighten us!
Personally speaking, after 50 years of guitar playing, I haven't found a better capo than a G7th. The one I have fits my acoustic and electric guitars, never throws the tuning, and the mechanism is the easiest on the market to use. I swear by them.
They do look unreal, unfortunately the store i got the shubb from didn't have any in stock.
There is always struggles with the chromatic tuners for 440 standard tuning , looks to me you have intonation problems ? Capo's don't cure that they expose them I've used a capo for years and I admit some are garbage , but I also stoped using a electronic tuner for years also ( enter the tuning fork mine is the key of A ) with a little ear training that's all that's needed . In fact I learned how the pitch of a in tuned guitar should sound by ear be for I ever started learning to play one I use to do this for my fathers guitar way back in the 70s be for and after he would play the darn thing capos are good really good for octaves but expose everything else if there's neck or fret problems that's why so many guitarists chose jumbo frets for play ability . A good neck , a good fret job , and an ear training , is essential get yourself a tuning fork pitch don't lie electronic tuners do. There nasty for playing live and can be very frustrating . I've always had a trust worthy telecaster the best for staying in tune and beats all other guitars up against it . Can't beat the call of duty on those . Get a good capo with quick release and your flying .
Thanks for the insight! I've been using a tuner for so long that I don't even think about it, I'll have to give the tuning fork a try.
That's awesome Andrew it's great to be at something long enough to find out what work's for you I like your enthusiasm it's all good my brother .
Something is wrong with that low E. Maybe you need some work done on the guitar?
I'll take a look!
Capo... Capo... I don't need no stinkin' capo.
@ltgray2780 maybe a capo needs you
@@andrew_walker_music Sorry, I was making reference to a famous quote from an old classic movie, and Roger Ramjet, if anyone is old enough to remember. Got nothing against capo's, just never had the need. Looks like a nice capo if I would need one. Old classic hard rockers like me, not so much.
@ltgray2780 oh shit i didn't even realise! i'm an 80s kid so should know that! Nah i'm with you, I wouldnt normally use a capo in everyday life, but we're playing jolene, and fast car, stuff that was written on a capo'd guitar and kinda dictates the need to use it if i want to play the song accurately. Necessary evil