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So my Martin 12 string has never been happy with any capo. I have tried several and the Shubb for 12 string worked somewhat ok after much fiddling and retuning. Tried Kysers, Talias, and more but all have failed badly.
I read much praise for the new-ish G7th Heritage wide for 12 string with compensated bar. Well, I barked a lot at the crazy price but ordered one anyway. It just came in today from the UK via FedEx.
I promptly put it on and immediately noticed a complete lack of buzzing. What a [email protected]#!~ treat! However, I was somewhat disappointed with the number of strings that go slightly sharp. I was expecting no buzzing and no retuning. Now, having said that, my Martin is going in to my Luthier on Monday for some treatment which may affect the results I have had so far with the Heritage. Wait & see on the sharpening, then.
Pluses?: The capo is beautiful; it was engraved for free with my name (offered to the Acoustic Guitar Forum members - a $20us value); it comes in a nice leather pouch with polishing cloth; it is numbered and warranted for life; comes with a regular 6 string pad as well (easily changed); it is very light and fits behind the nut when not used; G7th service and comms is just top notch.
Minuses?: It feels kind of flimsy at first but I'm sure it is not; it is definitely a two hand operation - no quick and dirty one-hand change with this capo; it costs a small fortune.
Once it's all said and done this capo will set you back a whopping $250 cdn (capo, tax, duty, exchange rate, shipping).
Is it worth it? Well, I'll let you know once my Martin is back from the doctor. Now. I would not buy one of those for my 6 strings but 12 string being a very different beast, I may have finally found the right capo.
Cheers
I read much praise for the new-ish G7th Heritage wide for 12 string with compensated bar. Well, I barked a lot at the crazy price but ordered one anyway. It just came in today from the UK via FedEx.
I promptly put it on and immediately noticed a complete lack of buzzing. What a [email protected]#!~ treat! However, I was somewhat disappointed with the number of strings that go slightly sharp. I was expecting no buzzing and no retuning. Now, having said that, my Martin is going in to my Luthier on Monday for some treatment which may affect the results I have had so far with the Heritage. Wait & see on the sharpening, then.
Pluses?: The capo is beautiful; it was engraved for free with my name (offered to the Acoustic Guitar Forum members - a $20us value); it comes in a nice leather pouch with polishing cloth; it is numbered and warranted for life; comes with a regular 6 string pad as well (easily changed); it is very light and fits behind the nut when not used; G7th service and comms is just top notch.
Minuses?: It feels kind of flimsy at first but I'm sure it is not; it is definitely a two hand operation - no quick and dirty one-hand change with this capo; it costs a small fortune.
Once it's all said and done this capo will set you back a whopping $250 cdn (capo, tax, duty, exchange rate, shipping).
Is it worth it? Well, I'll let you know once my Martin is back from the doctor. Now. I would not buy one of those for my 6 strings but 12 string being a very different beast, I may have finally found the right capo.
Cheers