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Your cart is empty.Model 1, "For steel string guitar,", fits almost all acoustic and electric steel string guitars. 2 inches wide, curved for a radiuses fretboard. Precisely machined of brass and carefully hand assembled, a Shubb capo is manufactured without compromise. Simply holding one in your hand conveys a sense of quality. Snapping it solidly onto a guitar neck, and then removing it, all within about one second, will confirm its reputation for excellence.
Lifeboatman
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2025
A well known and classic design of capo that is easy to adjust and quick to bring into use during play. Happy with it.
JOE T
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2024
It works good. It doesn't require retuning when in use.
rafa
Reviewed in Spain on December 18, 2024
Bien construido. Funcionalidad perfecta.
Kvapil
Reviewed in Sweden on April 4, 2024
Bra passform. Låser strängarna på ett stabilt sätt.
Tim
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022
I have been using Shubbs for about 25 years, and I believe I have bought a total of 4 of them now. They work great, last a long, long time, and you can even replace parts if you are so inclined. There's honestly no reason to buy another brand, in my judgment. Stay away from any capos that do not have adjustable tension or include a lot of plastic parts. That's just the advice of an old flatpicker. Go with the Shubbs every time.
CASH
Reviewed in Germany on May 31, 2020
Nach reichlicher Recherche bin ich auf dieses Kapo gestoßen. Vor der Bestellung hatte ich ein wenig bedenken bezüglich der Breite und Montage auf dem Instrument.Ich nutze dieses auf einer Martin- Gitarre und es erfüllt seinen Zweck mehr als zufriedenstellend. Mit der Stellschraube lässt sich der Druck bzw. Die Höhe einstellen, dann den „Bügel“ umgehen, welcher einrastet und es hält bombenfest.Das tolle ist, dass dieses Kapodaster so dezent ist. Es steht nicht unnatürlich ab, sondern schließt nahezu perfekt mit der Breite des Halses ab.Die Verarbeitung, das Material und die Handhabung sind aller erste Sahne. Die einzigen Nachteile sind, dass man beide Hände zum anbringen benötigt und sich dieses auch nicht am Kopf bzw. der Kopfplatte befestigen lässt. Selbst in kleinster Stellung ist der Abstand zu groß.Nichtsdestotrotz, von meiner Seite gibt es eine uneingeschränkte Kaufempfehlung.
coldsteelburns
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020
I like it, and much more than my previous spring-clamp-type capo, even though it also had an adjustable pressure screw. I wanted a new one due to my spring capo getting in the way of my hand when playing certain open chords, especially a B7, so I wanted one with a low profile. I also just didn't like the way it looked sticking out from the fret board as much as it didThis capo works great, looks great, doesn't get in the way, and is very affordable.I've found with both capos, to get the best tuning with the capo on without actually retuning the guitar (which I don't like doing cause my ears are too picky), I put the capo at a bit of an angle, with the clamp around the middle of the fret on the low/bottom end, and much closer to the fret on the high/top end. Then you can adjust the clamp pressure to dial it in. That has worked nicely for me.
Don Miller
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2019
The spring tension is to extreme on most capos. They smash all the strings clear down to the fret board on my electric causing some strings to be sharper than others and as such, out of tune. Only if they are carefully placed literally on the fret, but back just enough so as not to mute the strings do you get satisfactory results. Very annoying if you are trying to put it on quickly between songs in a live performance setting. Also annoying is a contraption right there on the fret and somewhat in the way while fretting the "now 1st fret". The SHUBB spring tension adjustment simulates the natural pressure of a finger, and can be placed in the middle area between frets. No fuss. They also make another model for vintage necks with more extreme radius. The C1 fits my James Tyler "fast and flat" 14 degree perfectly.
Tom W
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
This capo cost more than some types, but it's worth the money because it has minimal effect on tuning. I've enjoyed using it.
RDM57
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2019
Why do people like the Shubb? Because it is tension-adjustable, which lets you use it without distorting the tuning of your guitar (set the screw for just enough tension for a clean sound, and no more). Spring-clamp capos cannot do this. This is an understated, professional device that will last many, many years. I have two of them. If you have to use a capo, try this one - you won't be disappointed.
Gregor 42
Reviewed in Canada on September 1, 2018
Shubb model #C1k- black chrome finish - I've been playing guitar for 50+ years and this is the first Shubb capo I have tried. I purchased it after seeing Tommy Emmanuel using one and after reading the reviews here. I had recently bought a Paige which is adjustable as well and thought it was the "cat's meow" but the Shubb is even better imo. This capo is very unobtrusive when chording...and yes, that includes the B7 chord. It works equally well on my Yamaha acoustic with standard neck and on my Seagull slimline neck (although not with the same adjustment of course). After setting the adjustment at the third fret (as the directions say), I find that it is suitable from the first fret to and including the fifth fret. From there it needs to be readjusted by first opening and then backing off the screw before clamping it back on. I'm finding the strings stay in tune at all positions on both guitars. I think for those who are not finding this, it may be how you're are placing it on the guitar. Line it up parallel to and slightly behind the fret, holding it straight down spreading the first two fingers of your right hand(assuming you're right handed of course) and clamp it down.One disadvantage that people point out is that the capo cannot be clamped to the headstock which is simply not true. I'm able to clamp it securely to the top of the headstock on both guitars by sticking a properly sized felt chair leg floor protector to the underside of the headstock and then clamping the capo....problem solved. I clamp it at the 3rd fret adjustment as this is the adjustment that can be used for the first five frets so It doesn't have to be changed when placing it on the headstock.I highly recommend this capo and as a disclaimer I have no connection to the manufacturer.
PS
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018
Pros:-Great for thicker guitar necks (acoustic steel strings, for example)-Great for maintaining good tonality of the strings due to being able to adjust the pressure on the strings.-Looks great on the guitar if you're not looking for anything flashy.-Great for the fret-board long term-Has lasted over a year without any dysfunction. The product is durable.Cons:-Not as quick at switching as trigger capos. But quick nonetheless. Don't get this if you plan on switching keys within a song.
J.C.
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017
When my Kyser broke, I decided to try a Shubb based on forum recommendations. I'm pretty happy with it. It's much smaller and you have actually control over how tightly it clamps on. I've used it with a Strat, a Tele, and a ES-335, and they all work just fine. It is a two handed operation, however, if you want to move your capo. I miss being able to squeeze and slide it over, but fortunately, I don't have to move my capo mid set. In the end, I'm really happy with it. It's a great investment.
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