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I have a number of Shubbs that I've used for years but find them a bit more fiddly for getting clear and buzz-free notes. They work, but require a couple of adjustments (requiring a bit of time) each time I want to shift to another location on the neck.
As I originally stated, a Shubb Deluxe is my long time backup capo, but not really the best choice (for me) as an "everyday driver". |
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The worn screw is a known problem with the Victor design, but I have had no problem that rendered it inoperable. If the screw wore out I'd gladly purchase a new one and consider all the use I've got from it to be worth the investment. I think the majority of wear that users have with the Victor capo is really caused from the pad design and would not be an issue if they used the same pad that is fitted to the Pivot capo. I'm familiar with the Colorado, but even though the mechanism is further back I'm still adverse to anything hanging down from the rear of the neck and still like less "bulky looking" capos. Last edited by Rudy4; 11-14-2021 at 01:11 PM. |
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I don't have very good luck with any capo when placed back more than about a 1/4" behind the fret. It's probably due to my preference for relatively low frets; higher crowns might not present as much of a problem with producing clear notes without the need to pull the strings down tighter to the board, which exacerbates the aforementioned pitch shift from applying a capo. |
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Thanks for your review. I appreciate the details and the thoroughness.
I have been using Shubb capos for my 6 and 12 string guitars for 20 years and also have a Victor that I bought about 5 years ago. The Victor seems to work especially well on the fretboard of my Petros. I also have a Kyser that I very much dislike. I agree with your assessment of the Victor and would add that I love the heft and weight of the capo. It might be just in my head but I believe that it improves sustain.
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For those with an interest in capo weight, the Victor checks in at 53 grams and the Dunlop Pivot at 54 grams... pretty much a wash as far as capo mass goes.
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Really nice job on the video Rudy. Thanks for posting.
I've been trying out various copos, the latest being a D'Addario Pro Plus. If you've tried that one, how would you compare it to the Victor? |
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I did a pretty extensive posting about my thoughts on that capo in the "Definitive D'Addario Pro Plus" review topic: https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/...d.php?t=578478 Comparing it to the Victor is a bit of apples to oranges comparison. The Pro Plus does effect the sound, making it a bit softer. That's not necessarily a bad thing, just a point to consider. It also has the tensioning adjustment knob placed lower on the capo, but the capo is a little narrower so it's not as likely to be contacted. The tensioning knob also has a soft rubber ring to make it easier to grip that doesn't chew away your skin when it is contacted. The video I posted earlier is done with the D'Addario Pro Plus, but was done to demonstrate that the capos that have adjustable tension and claim to "not effect tuning" do tend to effect it so minimally that it doesn't require re-tuning when the capo is shifted. |