Post by RobertW on Sept 1, 2016 6:59:15 GMT -5
Shubb, the manufacturer of the capo design I identified as the best for studio work, has introduced the high-end Fine Tune capo, similar in design to the Elliott Integrity, Paige Click, Hamilton and screw-yoke capos from other manufacturers.
While it features the same quality metal work as their other capos, the only "innovations" are that the tension knob's marked detentes, providing a visual reference to more easily and accurately reproduce your ideal pressure, and the bar lock with a jeweller's style latch to prevent accidental opening; a mechanism a bit fancier than the usual.
In particular, it combines design points from other higher quality screw-yoke capos; the standard knob in tethered relationship with frame, and the tensioned screw. The knob does not seem to be as quick release button as in the Paige Clik.
The $75.00 USD price is, in my opinion, usurious. The capo is sold at select stores and online only. The is also a banjo version.
I have no plans to buy this.
The GIF slide show is from the Shubb Fine Tune capo website.
