The G7th Performance capo is a completely new approach to capo design. It has none of the disadvantages of conventional capos, but instead offers enhanced performance and is simple to use. Not only that, it looks and feels great! The designer, Nick Campling, says... |
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" I've struggled to find a capo I can live with for the best part of 30 years. They all either pulled my guitar out of tune, were fiddly to adjust, or they got in the way of my hand. Some just didn't work! The G7th Performance Capo is a result of combining my product design skills with my needs as a guitarist". |
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"This will probably revolutionise the way we think about capos - a no hassle solution for guitarists." The capo is a constant source of frustration to guitarists.
- They can be awkward to use.
- They can pull your guitar out of tune.
- They can interfere with the players hand.
Most guitar capos fall into 2 categories.
- Non-Adjustable. These capos usually work using a strong spring. They are simple and quick to use, but the spring tension cannot be adjusted, so they exert a different tension on each fret, and often cause tuning problems. They can also require a lot of strength to use!
- Adjustable. A good adjustable capo is less likely to cause tuning problems. However, many are awkward or fiddly to use. Some have only stepped adjustment which is too crude. Others have awkward shapes which interfere with the player's hand.
The G7th capo's new patented clutch mechanism has none of the problems of existing capos, but all of the benefits!
The wrap spring clutch consists of just three elements: a fixed hub, a
moving hub, and a spring whose inside diameter is just slightly smaller
than the outside diameter of the two hubs. When the spring is forced
over the two hubs, attempting to rotate in the direction which opens the
capo wraps it down tightly on the hubs, positively engaging them.
Rotation in the other direction, to tighten the capo onto the strings,
is not restricted. To release the capo, the control tang is moved in the
direction to unwind the spring, thus releasing the clutch.
The beauty of this type of clutch for this application is that it can be
adjusted in tiny increments, allowing precise control over how tightly
the strings are pressed down.
- Patented Performance Capo Mechanism.
- US Patent 6635813.
- UK Patent 2361089.
- Patents pending in other countries.
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Push the lever
to release the arms
Fit snugly behind
the fret
Squeeze to tighten
from above or below
Press lever to
release
Store when not in useWe are aware that some of the early production G7th capos have developed a fault which makes them unusable. (The capos affected were manufactured between April & June 2004. There have been no failures on any capos manufactured after this date).
Rest assured that if you have one of these capos all is not lost - we are happy to replace any faulty capo without quibble anywhere in the world.
If you prefer to deal directly with the manufacturer, just write down when and where you purchased it, and return it to the following address: G7th Ltd 50 London Road Leicester LE2 0QD UK
The fault has since been completely rectified, and the folks G7th are confident that your replacement will give you many years of trouble free use.
Feel free to contact us about this problem, or any other matters related to the Performance Capo, and we'll do our best to help!