If you like the big awkward spring loaded capos with the handle big as a car door handle that you can clamp on behind the nut or on head stock when not in use, then this ain't for you. If you gig, use a capo a lot and have a pocket, then this might be the better choice.
Most of us have a collection of capos. I've tried many under the $40 mark. I always come back to Shubbs. The problem with all capos is having to retune, especially on higher frets. If its too tight you have to retune, if its too loose it deadens the strings and If you use mediums, its different than lights or extra lights. Slightly curved radius types work best for obvious reasons and some capos are better made for certain brand guitars. I've learned of late that there's problems with all of them.
On a breedlove 12 string Pursuit factory setup and other 12 string guitars I have, the Shubb is dependable, adjustable, and if you get the tension ju-u-st right you don't have to retune depending on size strings your playing (9s). It can't be too tight and it surely can't be too loose and the perfect placement is not necessarily, but usually right behind the fret. The problem there is if you do get it ju-u-st right you have to go through the same fussbudget process as before and it takes more time than if you just retune the guitar and i use the addario in hole tuner making it a quick process. I had a wingo pro for 12 strings and surprisingly it worked perfect without retuning, but then the knob broke/stripped while installed on the guitar and I almost could not get it off! I have not tried the d'addario pro with flex fit for about $30 but I'll bet it will work perfectly without retuning. I had a J Cash brass that was my favorite and worked great but you cant find 'em anymore. Anyway, the Shubbs are a great capo and worth the money. I will always have one on hand but I keep looking for that perfect low profile capo that doesn't need retuning and allows me to play a B7 without blocking my attempt. It would be nice to have a light weight capo (not brass but still solid) as I've dropped a heavy one and cracked the soundboard of an expensive beloved gibson. I've often thought the old strapped plastic and rubber were the best option. I have one or two but not for a 12 string. They are quick to install and lightweight, low profile, and adjustable but they are usually flat and require a little modifying to get a radius and that won't guarantee you will retune or not. I still have my shubbs.
Negatives: Not many. Thicker hinge pins would be preferable but I've yet to have any breaks.
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | false |
|---|---|
| Colour | C3 12 String Guitar |
| Number of Strings | 12 |
| Material Type | Stal nierdzewna Nikiel Mosiądz |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Size | standard |
