Durus from Wilkes Barre Pa
Reliability:
Once it's set it doesn't move.
Overall:
Easy to use and stable, can't ask for more.
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
6/16/2011
Casey j from Bend, Oregon, United States
hypercalm23@gmail.com
Overall:
The adjustment is crucial on a capo. I had a kyser for years because it was simple and fast. But if you can sacrifice a tiny bit from fast, then this is the one. I can capo any fret with any kind of pressure i want. too much and the guitar is out of tune, too little and theres buzz. this lets you be the judge of perfection.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
02-04-2011
geetarzan from Sacramento CA USA
Subject:
Excellence simplified
Quality:
Absolutely well made, nickel plated brass holds up for years. Simple yet ingenious.
Reliability:
This is my second Shubb. The first lasted me about 15 years and then I lost it.(Doh!) Worked great for all of that time.
Overall:
The best capo on the market. I did try some of the others but didn't like spring capos as they are too tight and pull strings sharp.
Playability and Feel:
Feels great to handle- easy and quick to operate. On the light side for a capo and I actually like that.
Tone:
Tone is good, no buzz and solid clamp, again no intonation problems.
Finish:
Liked I said before, my old nickel one held up good over the years. A few nicks here and there but they're finished well.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Kip Count from New City, NY
Quality:
I love these capos. Seems like it will last me quite a lot of years before it breaks if ever. It's a simple device, but I've no reason to think it won't be around for at least 10 years if not a lifetime.
Reliability:
Hasn't given me any problems.
Overall:
This is my favorite style capo. I own Dunlop, Kyser, and this Shubb. The Shubb is the best for applying even pressure across all strings, and adjustable. Sometimes you are capo'd on the 2nd fret, and sometimes the 8th fret and you should NOT have the same tension because the neck is thicker up higher. You can adjust for all that with the Shubb, but not with trigger style capos.
Playability and Feel:
Doesn't bother me at all while playing. I can't say the same for Kyser or Dunlop. While they aren't that bad, the Shubb is still better.
Tone:
No buzz or intonation jumps if you put it on right. Being able to adjust it lets you dial it in perfect.
Finish:
It's chrome. Had it for a few years, and it's still chrome. So I'd say the finish it pretty good.
Action:
It's a capo. If has pro capo action.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
April 28, 2009