
I didn't realize how TERRIBLE my other capo was!
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018
Sometimes you don't really know how bad something is until you use something better. My old capo was bulky, cheap looking, and most importantly - didn't have a way to customize the tension for my guitar.I was looking for an upgraded capo - one that was quality made, allowed customization of the tension, easy to use, and also - - small. The Shubb capo delivers on all fronts! This capo is very small and in a very good way. The capo is only 4 cm wide and doesn't have any unnecessary design to it. When you have it on your guitar it sort of blends in and doesn't distract from the look and feel of your guitar.All I did to initially set up was open the package, make sure my guitar was properly tuned, applied the capo to my guitar by clamping it on, then i adjusted the knob accordingly (with a tuner) to get the right tension. And that's it! I tested the capo on different frets and I was properly in tune to each one of them. It looks sturdy, and it's not going to move when I'm playing.If you are serious about playing and SOUNDING GOOD and in tune, I would just avoid using any capos that don't allow you to change the tension. You are always going to be slightly out of tune no matter what you do.And as I side note, it is awesome that Shubb sells capos in different colors / finishes. I was looking specifically for something black to match my Taylor 114ce ebony fretboard - so I went with the Capo Noir C1K. I love that the capo just sort of blends in with my guitar and looks like it belongs with my other equipment.
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2018
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