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Those look interesting.

I got in on the Kickstarter. Should be arriving Q1 2015.

I read they have been having some teething problems with the first couple of batches but are working to take care of these issues.

Mine is very pretty but to be honest, I don't like it as much as my Kyser.

It slides a bit too easily (it is basically impossible to play an open B7 chord and not have the capo slide over a bit) and I find it too stiff to clamp on and off with one hand. The D and G strings are occasionally buzzy as well.

sloop_john_b wrote:Mine is very pretty but to be honest, I don't like it as much as my Kyser.

It slides a bit too easily (it is basically impossible to play an open B7 chord and not have the capo slide over a bit) and I find it too stiff to clamp on and off with one hand. The D and G strings are occasionally buzzy as well.

Those sound just like the issues they are trying to resolve. You should contact them so they can send you a replacement or whatever parts they are supplying in the accessory kit.

I use Shubb and NS Pro capos.

This thread is nearly 6 years old but I am considering a capo for my Taylor acoustic and came across this brand. They look pretty but are expensive. That being said, it is a one-off purchase and if they work great I might get one. Anyone have any current experience with them? Thanks.

My guitarist got one and kinda likes it but has reverted back to a regular capo.
I use an Elliot capo myself. First class construction and hard to beat/

T28 wrote:My guitarist got one and kinda likes it but has reverted back to a regular capo.
I use an Elliot capo myself. First class construction and hard to beat/

Did he/she not like it because it caused the strings to go slightly sharp, or for some other reason (if you know)? Thanks.

Yes, I believe it was tuning issues. Setup time and consistency were the issues.
Difficult to put on and off quickly when in the middle of sets at gigs.

Have you checked out the Elliott capos?

Well, I just bought a Shubb "Deluxe" model but was thinking of getting another for some bling factor. But, if tuning stability is an issue I don't want one. They are too expensive to buy before trying them out.

Yeah I have a Thalia capo and it was expensive as I live in the UK but I wouldn't recommend one. The spring mechanism on them is very powerful. It is well made but due to the spring it makes them feel awkward to put on and off. I have since bought the latest G7 capo which I really rate and easy to use. The Thalia is going on eBay very soon. Also the Thalia didn't work well on my Taylor 12 string which is strung like a Rick.

scoobster28 wrote:Well, I just bought a Shubb "Deluxe" model but was thinking of getting another for some bling factor. But, if tuning stability is an issue I don't want one. They are too expensive to buy before trying them out.

I recently bought my first Shubb capo. I’m really pleased by how it works on electrics, compared to my Kysers.

Shubbs are great capos; got my first on in the mid '80s. NS capos are just as great, too. I don't want bling in my capos, I want capability.