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CAPO!!!!
Posted:
05 Aug 2012, 10:11by Geoff Alderton LH
Hi all.
I have recently been looking to replace my very old and worn out capo, only used at the first fret to chack neck relief. I saw the ones advertised by G7th at £30
and thought thats a lot of £ for a capo. I went onto their site and wow did I get a shock. They do capos from £450 to £539. Who buy's these? not many guitarist's I bet.
Regards Geoff
http://www.g7th.com/shop/products/11583
Re: CAPO!!!!
Posted:
05 Aug 2012, 10:59by dave robinson
Geoff Alderton LH wrote:Hi all.
I have recently been looking to replace my very old and worn out capo, only used at the first fret to chack neck relief. I saw the ones advertised by G7th at £30
and thought thats a lot of £ for a capo. I went onto their site and wow did I get a shock. They do capos from £450 to £539. Who buy's these? not many guitarist's I bet.
Regards Geoff
http://www.g7th.com/shop/products/1158
This bugger won't be buying one at that price for sure ! 
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Re: CAPO!!!!
Posted:
05 Aug 2012, 11:02by RayL
Geoff
An advantage of the G7 capo is that it is a quick 'one hand' operation. For a right handed guitarist, simply squeeze it on to the neck with your left hand and it grips solidly. To release, move the lever with the thumb and it just comes away in the hand. No straps, screws or two-handed operation.
You are also buying quality. Had mine (the basic model I hasten to add) six years or so and still in perfect condition.
Ray
Re: CAPO!!!!
Posted:
05 Aug 2012, 11:37by cockroach
I have a brass Shubb capo which my missus bought me for a birthday....those old elastic ones were only good for a few years!
Doesn't matter what brand it is, it's essential, because it's difficult to play That'll Be The Day and Buddy's lead solo without one on yer sunburst Strat..!!!
Re: CAPO!!!!
Posted:
05 Aug 2012, 18:07by Simon Underwood
I wouldn't even pay that sort of money for one of Nigel Tufnel's amp capos!
Re: CAPO!!!!
Posted:
05 Aug 2012, 18:14by grayn
I never use a capo but I know a number of guitarists, acoustic and electric, who have nothing but praise for the G7 (basic model).
Definitely worth checking out.
Re: CAPO!!!!
Posted:
06 Aug 2012, 12:04by Geoff Alderton LH
Hi all
I finaly plumped for the G7th Standard, still pricey and a bit over the top for what I need it for, but I am a sucker for good quality kit.
Regards Geoff.
Re: CAPO!!!!
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06 Aug 2012, 15:08by noelford
I NEVER use a capo foir playing, but I bought one to clamp the strings when doing a string change. Works brilliantly, provideing that 'third hand' that you always seem to need!
Re: CAPO!!!!
Posted:
08 Aug 2012, 18:04by geoff1711
If you're using it to counter neck relief or a high cut nut, why not adjust the truss rod or file down the nut?
Geoff
Re: CAPO!!!!
Posted:
08 Aug 2012, 18:06by geoff1711
sorry Geoff - check as in see what it is, against check to overcome, cure etc
Geoff