Shubb S1 Deluxe Stainless Steel Guitar Capo

I used this capo on an electric guitar and it performed really well. It's precise and almost did not require re-adjusting after changing to another fret. I still have to try it on my acoustic guitar, but so far so good.

Great capo, made of stainless steel and well built. It has a lot of moving parts though but it's not really a 'con' as it really looks durable. The rubbery material that presses on the strings looks durable as well. But for those who want to know, it's made in China, not in USA. It's a capo which you can adjust the tightness of its grip on the neck of the guitar which some capos don't. The only 'cons' that I can think of this capo would be: 1. You have to use both hands to clip it to the neck; 2. You can't put it on the headstock when not in use; 3. It's a bit pricey (at least here in Australia) for what you get especially that it's made in China.

100% satisfied

I was using a Kyser capo for years right before buying the Shubb. I still have the Kyser capo and I still think it's a good capo.The Kyser capo works very well. However, some drawbacks to the Keyser capo are that they are bulky and you have to squeeze them pretty hard to get them on. Kyser capos also get grooves in the sleeves if they are left on the guitar neck for even a short time.I'm looking at my Kyser capo right now and I see that the frame is made of hollow sheet metal and the part of the frame above the spring and pivot that comes to a stop against the side of the neck of the guitar, if you push the capo on too far, has a piece of black tape covering the open sheet metal frame. In other words, this piece of tape is all that protects the neck of the ... MoreI was using a Kyser capo for years right before buying the Shubb. I still have the Kyser capo and I still think it's a good capo.The Kyser capo works very well. However, some drawbacks to the Keyser capo are that they are bulky and you have to squeeze them pretty hard to get them on. Kyser capos also get grooves in the sleeves if they are left on the guitar neck for even a short time.I'm looking at my Kyser capo right now and I see that the frame is made of hollow sheet metal and the part of the frame above the spring and pivot that comes to a stop against the side of the neck of the guitar, if you push the capo on too far, has a piece of black tape covering the open sheet metal frame. In other words, this piece of tape is all that protects the neck of the guitar against the sheet metal frame. This is the only part of the Kyser capo that seems rather cheap. However, I have to say that this hasn't caused me any trouble yet. But I have to wonder where I would get another piece of this tape if I needed it.The Shubb capos don't show any cheapness and are very compact, streamlined and solid. They snap onto the neck of the guitar effortlessly, and the tension adjustment is effortless (I adjusted mine with no effort within seconds of first putting it onto my guitar) and the Shubb seems to hold the strings just right to prevent buzzing. It takes very little tension on the capo to make it work well. The Shubb capos have an overall very high quality look and feel to them. They look like they would last forever.If there is anything about the Shubb that could be improved, it would probably be that they could be a little wider. I have a Martin HD-28 guitar and I noticed that I was taking up almost the entire width of the Shubb capo when I got up to about the 7th fret and there wasn't a whole lot of width left even on the lower frets. In case anyone's wondering, there are famous musicians who actually do capo up that high. I haven't really had any problems with the width of the Shubb capo, though. I've also seen where it's possible to buy new sleeves for the Shubb capos if you'd want to.I have to give the Shubb capo 5 stars. I wish everything was built this well.

Almost-Perfect, high quality, adjustable tension capo

This is the best capo I have ever used - for the following reasons: it really holds tension extremely well - there has been absolutely no slipping when it's dialed in correctly - regardless of action height, no coil spring means it will maintain tension for a very long time, it is a compact and sleek design, thin profile stays out of the way, works equally well both upside-down and downside-up, rubber pads are thick and high quality. The only major drawbacks I see with this capo is because it is not a coil spring-loaded capo - comparatively, re-positioning it up and down the fret-board as well as clipping it on and off can take a few seconds longer and may require two-hands as opposed to one-hand, relatively speaking. I use this for standard sized nut width ... MoreThis is the best capo I have ever used - for the following reasons: it really holds tension extremely well - there has been absolutely no slipping when it's dialed in correctly - regardless of action height, no coil spring means it will maintain tension for a very long time, it is a compact and sleek design, thin profile stays out of the way, works equally well both upside-down and downside-up, rubber pads are thick and high quality. The only major drawbacks I see with this capo is because it is not a coil spring-loaded capo - comparatively, re-positioning it up and down the fret-board as well as clipping it on and off can take a few seconds longer and may require two-hands as opposed to one-hand, relatively speaking. I use this for standard sized nut width acoustics and it covers the strings just fine, however maybe if you have a very wide nut-width (I do not) it might be a little harder to align.

Awesome for Chord Work and Fingerpicking Close to Capo

After purchasing a new 12 string acoustic, my current Kyser 6 Capo did not have the oomph to bar down without some fiddling, muting the low Ee and Aa strings. I did have the intent of just picking up the Kyser 12 and calling it a day. Glad I didn't. Accessories Dept let me audition a Dunlop Trigger 12, Kyser 12, and the Shubb Deluxe (6 string version, as no 12's were in stock). Off I went to the acoustic room to find the gnarliest, highest-action 12 string I could find.Immediately, the Dunlop was cast aside as I was barely able to make contact with the Ee, Aa strings. Probably user error, but I'd rather not fiddle with it in the dark or under pressure.The Kyser and Shubb were very close in audible performance. After the Shubb dial was properly set, neither capo ... MoreAfter purchasing a new 12 string acoustic, my current Kyser 6 Capo did not have the oomph to bar down without some fiddling, muting the low Ee and Aa strings. I did have the intent of just picking up the Kyser 12 and calling it a day. Glad I didn't. Accessories Dept let me audition a Dunlop Trigger 12, Kyser 12, and the Shubb Deluxe (6 string version, as no 12's were in stock). Off I went to the acoustic room to find the gnarliest, highest-action 12 string I could find.Immediately, the Dunlop was cast aside as I was barely able to make contact with the Ee, Aa strings. Probably user error, but I'd rather not fiddle with it in the dark or under pressure.The Kyser and Shubb were very close in audible performance. After the Shubb dial was properly set, neither capo required further adjusting for buzz or muting after initial set at each fret, all the way to the 7th fret. In the end, the Shubb offered far more space to properly fret various chords without fighting against the capo. Even though I was using their 6 string model, it still had just enough reach to bar all 12 strings with just a hair of overhang on both Taylor and Martin necks.Sadly, I'll miss the convenience of just clamping the capo to the headstock when not in use, but meh. I'll take functionality over convenience any day. Besides, gotta find a con somewhere.

Does what I need better than spring loaded capos

This capo makes it unnecessary to press the strings all the way down to the fret board, resulting in keeping strings fairly close to fully in tune at the right key. I accompany myself with harmonica when playing guitar. This lets me fret without retuning to match the true key of the harp. Disadvantage of this capo, is that you can't clip it on the end of the guitar for easy access and when not in use must be kept on a table or pocket.

Great Little Capo

This is a quality Capo. It is small and fits great on my HD28 and my Martin GPCPA4, as they have a smaller size neck. It is a little too small for my Takamine EF360S-TT which has a much thicker neck. I also use it on my Takamine TNV-340SC. Fits ok but is almost too small for that neck. This Capo requires two hands to put it on a guitar and is best placed in your shirt pocket or music stand when it is not in use Just can't attach it to the head stock very quickly or without two hands.

Hands down best capo

Ive owned several brands and this one performs the best. I can place it on frets 1-12 and it never pulls strings out of tune like the others. Love it so much I bought 3 and gave one to my lead player. He tossed his old one in the bag and immediately used this one.

Pitch-Perfect

Great capo. Doesn't take up too much room on the neck or get in the way. Very positive feel. Pitch-perfect. Good value for money.

Quality Capo

A well made Adjustable capo that is very slim which allows access to chords next to the item. The clamping rubber is replaceable which is a good idea. After using several cheap capos over the years I found that the tuning goes out slightly but the Shubb just presses the strings as you would using your fingers. Make sure you select the right one for your needs as there are several versions, and dont loose it. John s