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CAPO!!!!

Postby Geoff Alderton LH » 05 Aug 2012, 10:11

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



























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Re: CAPO!!!!

Postby dave robinson » 05 Aug 2012, 10:59

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 ! :shock:






















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Re: CAPO!!!!

Postby RayL » 05 Aug 2012, 11:02

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.

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Re: CAPO!!!!

Postby cockroach » 05 Aug 2012, 11:37

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..!!!
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Re: CAPO!!!!

Postby Simon Underwood » 05 Aug 2012, 18:07

I wouldn't even pay that sort of money for one of Nigel Tufnel's amp capos!
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Re: CAPO!!!!

Postby grayn » 05 Aug 2012, 18:14

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.
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Re: CAPO!!!!

Postby Geoff Alderton LH » 06 Aug 2012, 12:04

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.
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Re: CAPO!!!!

Postby noelford » 06 Aug 2012, 15:08

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!
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Re: CAPO!!!!

Postby geoff1711 » 08 Aug 2012, 18:04

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?

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Re: CAPO!!!!

Postby geoff1711 » 08 Aug 2012, 18:06

sorry Geoff - check as in see what it is, against check to overcome, cure etc

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