G7th Performance 2 Steel String Guitar Capo for 6-String Electric/Acoustic Guitar

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With the Standard C series of capos, Shubb has integrated many features previously only available in the S model. Deluxe spec at the standard price, then. Bargain! A capo of svelte design, its diminutive frame shouldn’t inhibit your playing around the clamped fret either. In the guitar world, we refer to this chord G7 guitar chord as the ‘C7 shape’ because it uses the EXACT same shape as a regular C7 chord. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. You might be confused by all this talk of fretboard radiuses, but you needn't be. Radius refers to the curvature of this vital part of your guitar. Some guitars (like certain vintage Fenders) feature rounded boards, whereas others are near flat. While each has its own benefits, suffice it to say that different fretboard designs represent a compromise in capo design.

Take our 60-second quiz & get your results: Take The Quiz Join the world's best online guitar school 🌎As far as usability goes, the G7th Performance 2 capo is just as straightforward and easy to use as a traditional capo. I wouldn’t say that you’re able to change frets any faster than using a trigger capo, however, timing should be about on par. There are loads of different capos, all of which will work on different instruments. At first, it can seem a little confusing, but with our expert knowledge, you'll soon have the right one for your instrument. What is fretboard radius? Slimmer design – The Performance 2 capo is 25% smaller than the original model. Making it less noticeable and bulky.

If you squeeze your hand when the chord is incorrect, you will be teaching yourself to remember the incorrect chord. How do I know if the chord is right? I personally have never tried the G7th Performance 1 capo and am not sure if they even manufacture it anymore. However, if you are an owner of the Performance 1 model, you may want to consider giving the G7th Performance 2 capo a try as a few key improvements have been made. Final Thoughts Capos also offer up interesting uses when revoicing chords. You can take a regular chord progression, add the capo and change the chord shapes. This gives you the same chords but with a different voice, and thus a more interesting sound. Pair it up with a guitar playing the original voicings and you can add a much richer tone to your recordings. The reason for this is obvious with ukuleles as they're much smaller, less so with the other two. Because of the extra set of strings on a 12-string acoustic or electric, you'll need a higher tension to effectively clamp down the strings. On a classical guitar, it comes down to the flat fretboard radius as we mentioned before, which requires a specific capo design to work properly. What is a guitar capo used for? When I held it in my hand it was very lightweight but did not feel cheap. I tried out the release mechanism (which was completely new to me) and it seemed to work well. One thing I was wary of however was how well this capo would actually press down the strings on my guitar.

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Generally, capos can be divided into radiused capos for rounder fretboards; flatter designs, typically for shreddy SuperStrats and classical guitars; and all-in-ones – capos that either accommodate different radiuses (such as the G7th) or incorporate both a flat surface and a rounded one into their design. Do capos fit all guitars? Overall, I’ve really enjoyed using the G7th Performance 2 capo so far. In my opinion, it is probably the best capo currently on the market. As I mentioned a few times, it’s lightweight, minimalistic, sleek, and works great. There is a bit of a learning curve when first using the capo to determine how hard you should actually press, however, it becomes second nature after a few tries. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy. The best way to do this is to practice each chord from the lowest point of the fret board, and ascend to the highest point. This engages your muscle memory and teaches you to remember the chord. However, it’s vital that you can play the chord correctly BEFORE you squeeze your fretting hand.