G7th Performance Capo (Six String, Silver)

by G7th

Product Features

• Innovative capo for acoustic and electric six-string guitars
• Patented clutch mechanism allows you to adjust without retuning your guitar
• Easily squeezed into place with one hand, and released using the lever on the back
• Solid zinc-alloy construction
• Lifetime warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches ; 1.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007GGUGA
• Item model number: G7th Performance Capo
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #377 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #7 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Capos

Product Description

Awarded gold medals for most innovative new product and best overall capo in the 2008 Players Choice Awards, the G7th Performance Capo is a revolutionary new mechanism that allows ultra-precise placement and clamping without pulling the strings of your instrument out of tune. It's is easily squeezed into place with one hand, and released using the lever on the back. When not in use, it stores neatly on the end of your instrument's headstock. This version is designed for 6-string guitars (both acoustic and electric).

The G7th Performance for six-string guitars. The G7th Performance capo's patented clutch mechanism consists of just three elements: a fixed hub, a moving hub, and a spring whose inside diameter is just slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the two hubs. When the spring is forced over the two hubs, attempting to rotate in the direction which opens the capo wraps it down tightly on the hubs, positively engaging them. Rotation in the other direction, to tighten the capo onto the strings, is not restricted. To release the capo, the control tang is moved in the direction to unwind the spring, thus releasing the clutch.

How To Use a G7th Performance Capo

Push the small black lever to release the arms	Position the capo just behind the fret	Squeeze to tighten from above or below	Press the small black lever to release	Store on the headstock when not in use

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clearly the best!, November 26, 2006

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R. E. Maurer (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: G7th Performance Capo (Six String, Silver) (Electronics)

I've been playing the guitar for 40 years, and have tried my share of gizmos, gadgets and capos. Without question, the G7th capo is best that I've experienced. I let a few friends try it, and they ordered their own G7th capos. I've purchased two more for Christmas gifts. The quality is matched only by the outstanding performance. If you use a capo, you'll really love this one!

18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Get What You Pay For (Sometimes!), December 18, 2006

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D. Reinstein "marindavid" (Fairfax, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This new type and design of capos, manufactued in England (and warranteed for life) is truly wonderful. Available in six and twelve string steel-string as well as a new classical version, they are all easy to use, solidly built and - perhaps most importantly, easy to put on and take off with one hand without having to retune! For a musician, this is the most cricial element - that, and that it is 'kind' to the materials used in the manufacture of a good guitar. I use mine on a Martin HD28 and have had no problems whatsoever. A great move toward a new generation of capos! Not cheap - but worth every cent.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Capo Ever!!!, July 21, 2008

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Aaron P. Harmon (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: G7th Performance Capo (Six String, Silver) (Electronics)

This product is truly amazing. I was a little hesitant, becuase of the price, but based on the other reviews, I took the plunge. This thing is simply the highest quality capo I have ever used. It is worth every penny.

Here are the pros:

1) A retarded monkey could figure out how to use this thing within about 12 seconds.

2) The build quiality is so good that I believe you could run over this thing with a MAC truck and gig with it the same night without a back-up.

3) You have excellent control over the tension

4) It is very safe. I use this on my US made Jackson soloist and US Washburn N4 with no fear that it will harm the finish. It has plenty of padding in all the right places.

The Cons:

1) if you are reading this, you must not have one. That is all.

The price is not a con. When you get this, you will see that it is well worth the cheddar. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.