I found a thread from 2004 suggesting elliot and shubb capos.

Just curious what folks are using in 2007.

A friend said he had a shubb snap off when his finger bumped up against it. Anybody else experience that problem?

I have an Elliot, very good.

When I first heard about Elliot capos I couldn't believe someone would pay that much money for one. Then once I saw one in person and realized how well they are made, I ordered one for myself.

In my opinion they are well worth the money.

As good as the Elliott capos look, they perform even better. Simply the best IMHO.

The price has gone up since I bought one. That being said, when I first saw the price I thought that they were crazy. On the other hand, I had not found a capo I liked in 30 years of playing. THe G7th capo was highly touted and fairly expensive as well. I was highly dissatisfied with that one as well. THe Elliot Capo is a revelation. It is capo perfection.

And the Elliott capo is so well built (it's the Rolex of capos) you can pass it on down to the next generation. If your going to go for it, the next decision is whether to go for the original latch design or the newer push button model. A fair number of folks prefer the simplicity of the original design, but I suspect many of those are players who leave the capo on by the headstock when not in use. Then again, some goofy folks (me included) couldn't decide and bought both Nice when your switching between guitars.

Well, I use a Shubb and have for many years. I have not looked into the Elliot capo as I am satisfied with the way the Shubb works.

I replaced a Shubb with the G7 and love it's simplicity.

I've probably tried 'em all and my current favorite is the Planet Waves NS capo.

Simple design, elegant execution.

I too, have put away the Shubb in favor of the G7. I like the variable clamping force with just a pinch of the fingers - do not have to take it off.

To me, G7s change the tone somewhat. Maybe I'm just hearing things, but they seem to mute a bit of the brightness of a guitar to me.

My old favorite love in capos were the original Victors, with the soft brass. I'm wearing out the gears, and the pads, on the two I have left. The ones manufactured now by Dunlop aren't in the same league as the originals.

The Planet Waves are as close to the old Victors as any I've seen. That said, I was lucky enough to have a birthday recently, and I received an Elliot...haven't used it a lot yet, but it strikes me as really good so far...and it is so light, and adjustable, how can one argue with anything except the price. They are expensive!!! (but relative to other gear, probably not so much--it's just way, way outside the norm for most other capos. But maybe not in the same league, either.

Shubb's are excellent, long-lasting, inexpensive, and not likely to snap off the neck under normal use. I used them for 25 years.

However, I love being able to leave the capo on the neck when not in use, so I bought a Paige, which is also inexpensive, works great, and sits nicely behind the nut of my D-1 when not needed. However, I can't store my Paige behind the nut on my D-3 (like a D-2H) because the guitar has those beautiful diamond volutes on the back of the headstock, and the Paige rubs against them, metal to wood, when affixed above the nut.

So I bought an Elliot, which Phil makes to order, one at a time, and he specifically shaped it so it is wide enough to accommodate the volutes. I would have been satisfied with the Paige had it comfortably fit my needs for the D-3, but I concur with folks' remarks about the Elliots: elegantly beautiful and highly functional. I love mine. The Elliots are great folks to work with, as well.

Cheers!

B