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G7th Capos have taken the capo world by storm. Of course, in the music business, products come and go, and while many folks try to jump on the bandwagon of the next cool product, most of these bandwagon products don't really end up amounting to much. So when I saw lots of dealers making a big deal out of the G7th capo several years ago, I decided, as I do with almost everything we carry, to bide my time until I could actually use the capo. Well, after several years performing with this capo, I can report that it is indeed worth the hype—in fact, it's the only capo I'll take onstage with me anymore. It's the first adjustable capo I've ever used that can be changed easily with one hand. Virtually every other adjustable capo uses some sort of screw drive to adjust the tension, and onstage, this usually requires two hands. That can be done quickly, but wouldn't it be nice to have a true one-hand adjustable capo? The G7th capo uses a one-way tensioner that locks into place with a simple squeeze, and releases with the flip of a switch. Pretty nifty, and considering that these are imported from the UK, their $38.00 price tag is a steal. Click for picture.

Shubb Capos have, since 1980, set the standard for capos against which all others are measured. The Shubb capo uses a remarkably simple adjustable locking design that's accurate, doesn't mess with your tuning, and is easy to use onstage (I've been using these onstage for over 20 years). The Shubb Deluxe model is the modern update to their original design—it uses a roller instead of a static locking piece—and this model is without question one of the best capos available at any price. It's also worth checking out the different models of Shubb partial capos—they offer 3-string (e.g, D-G-B coverage) and drop-D varieties. If you've never used a Shubb, you'll find the elegance of the engineering striking. 6-string, 12-string, banjo, classical, and partial versions are available in brass, nickel, and stainless finishes (listed below).

It seems like every big concert I go to, everyone's using Kyser Capos. It's not hard to see why—Kyser rules the quick-release capo world. The clamp mechanism is simply a really strong spring, but this means that all you've got to do to go from a capo on 3 to a capo on 5 is grab it and move it. The 6 string version is available in black, chrome, red, white, or blue. Kyser also offers a drop-D capo that just covers the top 5 strings.

With all this said, though, the capo that has really caught my eye recently is the Planet Waves Dual Action Capo. It's a spring-loaded quick-release capo like the Kyser, so you can pop it on and off quickly and easily. But, it has a tensioner for adjusting the spring's pressure on the fretboard. It's like taking the best of Shubb and Kyser and putting them in one capo. While I'm still not giving up my trusty G7th yet, this capo is worth a serious look.

Model	Description	Price*
G7th	One-hand adjustable capo	$38.00
Planet Waves NS Dual Action Capo	Adjustable quick-release capo	$19.00
Shubb C-1	6-string guitar	$18.00
Shubb C-3	12-string guitar	$18.00
Shubb C-5	5-String banjo	$18.00
Shubb C-7B	3-string partial capo (Brass)	$19.00
Shubb C-8B	Drop-D partial capo (Brass)	$19.00
Shubb S-1 Deluxe	Steel-string (Stainless)	$23.00
Shubb S-2 Deluxe	Nylon string (Stainless)	$23.00
Kyser 6-string	Quick-release capo	$16.00
Kyser Drop-D	Capo for top 5 strings	$16.00

*All G7th, Kyser, and Shubb capo prices include free shipping anywhere in the US and Canada. CO residents add 2.9% sales tax. Please see our Shipping page for international shipping information.

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