The adjustable tension is a big selling point. Most other capos are spring loaded and apply the same amount of pressure on the strings on whatever fret they are placed. This can create some problems that you don’t even realize you have until you try a Shubb. The biggest problem with other capos is that they tend to pull the strings slightly out of tune and can make for some extra “buzziness” and other unwanted noise.
An unanticipated benefit I found when I switched to Shubb was just the way the strings felt under my fingers. This is hard to describe, but the strings just felt more like there was no capo on the guitar with the Shubb, making it subtly more enjoyable to play.
The Cons
The only (minimal) drawbacks of a Shubb are that it is a little bit more of a hassle to get onto the neck of your guitar, and you can’t really just clip it onto the headstock when you’re not using it (which makes it a little easier to misplace). However, what you get is a very durable product with adjustable tension — so to me, the pros definitely outweigh the cons.
Many professional guitarists swear by the Shubb capo, and now I see why.
Other than being a customer, I have no relationship with the Shubb company. I recommend simply because I’m a fan of their product.
Purchase a Shubb capo GC-30 deluxe on Amazon.com — at the time of this review, it has 5 stars based on 257 reviews, so clearly I am not the only one who finds them to be the best!
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Wes Freeman is private guitar lesson teacher in the Atlanta metro area of Georgia. He teaches lessons primarily in the cities of Lilburn, Snellville, Marietta, Decatur, and Brookhaven. Learn more about taking lessons with Wes on his Lessons page.
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