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Post by John on Jun 15, 2018 10:46:24 GMT -7
Back in the 70's I used a elastic rubber band style capo....because it was the only one in the house.
A few years ago, when I started to really get into acoustics, I bought a Keyser style:
The Keysers are quick to put on and take off but they clamp really hard and can effect intonation simply because they press down too hard.
So I bought a Schubb Deluxe the other day:
I LIKE it a LOT. Just holding it in your hand gives a feeling of quality. Ok...it's not as quick to put on & take off as the Keyser, but it's quicker than I thought it would be. (I can talk to the audience for 10 seconds) But you can control the amount of clamping pressure. When playing acoustic gigs, I still have a song or two that requires quick removal, so I'll still take the Keyser, but otherwise, I've seen the light and will be using the Schubb. (After just a few days with the Schubb, I immediately ordered a 2nd one to permanently keep in the gig bag.)
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Post by daddyelmis (Greg) on Jun 15, 2018 13:21:55 GMT -7
I’ve used shubb’s for years and they are my “go to” when it counts. I too have used the Keysers (and other similar brands) for fast change. Ultimately I figured out I don’t change capo mid-song ever, so I can take the 5-10 seconds to use the Shubb and know the tuning will be right.
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Post by GuitarZ on Jun 15, 2018 18:46:06 GMT -7
I upgraded from my elastic rubber band capo to a Shubb. It's a good quality capo.
I have to admit, maybe it's a guilty pleasure, but I still use my old elastic rubber band capos on my travel guitar and sometimes my main acoustic. I question whether they just got a bad rap because they always worked pretty good for me.
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Post by Maddog on Jun 16, 2018 6:47:23 GMT -7
Same exact experience (with all three types) as you, John....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2018 8:49:14 GMT -7
One way to go on a gig using a Schubb is with 2 capos. One of them pre-set to the 2nd fret and one pre-set to the 5th fret or whatever 2 positions you use the most. Put a little colored tape on the release lever of one of them so you can tell them apart.
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Post by sharkboy on Jun 17, 2018 13:50:13 GMT -7
I’ve been really happy with Shubbs since switching from a Kyser. I use Shubbs on everything.
I agree with the previous post about having multiples on hand.
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Post by fastfrets (Bob) on Jul 11, 2018 23:27:20 GMT -7
Back in the 70's I used a elastic rubber band style capo....because it was the only one in the house.
A few years ago, when I started to really get into acoustics, I bought a Keyser style:
The Keysers are quick to put on and take off but they clamp really hard and can effect intonation simply because they press down too hard.
So I bought a Schubb Deluxe the other day:
I LIKE it a LOT. Just holding it in your hand gives a feeling of quality. Ok...it's not as quick to put on & take off as the Keyser, but it's quicker than I thought it would be. (I can talk to the audience for 10 seconds) But you can control the amount of clamping pressure. When playing acoustic gigs, I still have a song or two that requires quick removal, so I'll still take the Keyser, but otherwise, I've seen the light and will be using the Schubb. (After just a few days with the Schubb, I immediately ordered a 2nd one to permanently keep in the gig bag.)
Been using Shubbs for years. I get better intonation with them and every time I try another I come back to Shubb. Except when I borrowed your 5-string cut Keyser at ZFest. Thanks, but I’m back to my Shubbs.
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Post by Mark (Basement Enthusiast) on Jul 12, 2018 6:35:15 GMT -7
On the advice of this thread, I ordered myself that Shubb Deluxe Acoustic capo and tried it out. It's pretty nice--does the job well. But... maybe it's just me, but does it seem pretty short (i.e., barely reaches across the width of the neck)? Takes a little more time putting on, as I have to ensure that it's aligned just so. Standard Martin 0- and 000- necks here, nothing out of the ordinary here.
For reference, I've been using the Kyser "acoustic" specific capo (also mentioned above), and I honestly like it--it's fast, strong but not too tight, and easy/no-fuss. I'm sure this topic can, and has, been beaten to death in internet forums (Ginger vs. Mariann, anyone?) but I'd at least be interested in y'alls opinion about the size/length of the Shubb.
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Post by kc on Jul 17, 2018 8:39:22 GMT -7
On electric only - I used to use a Shubb, but then I scrubbed the Shubb and got a Paige. IMO, upside is (more) even pressure, less likely to accidentally knock off. Downside - not as quick to put on/take off. Mine is not the "Clik" version shown below for acoustic guitar. ymmv.
kc
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Post by BritInvasion on Jul 17, 2018 9:27:35 GMT -7
I keep it simple:
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Post by GuitarZ on Jul 17, 2018 10:11:51 GMT -7
I like that. Can you also use it to erase your mistakes? That would be real handy.
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Post by Harvey on Jul 17, 2018 11:18:24 GMT -7
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