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The best capo for more than 30 years is still the best today! Millions of musicians will settle for no less. Since 1980 the Shubb capo has set the standard against which all others must be measured. Its patented locking action provides an unrivalled combination of power, speed, accuracy and ease of use. One smooth flip of the lever locks it securely in place ‌ and removes it just as quickly.
Precisely machined and carefully hand assembled, a Shubb capo is manufactured without compromise. Simply holding one in your hand conveys a sense of quality. Snapping it solidly onto a guitar neck and then removing it, all within about a second, confirms its reputation for excellence.
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Many users felt that the original Shubb capo could not be improved. But we had a few ideas for refinements in both material and design, and so the Shubb Deluxe was created, and became our flagship product. Material: Stainless steel resists wear and nicks. It will look as beautiful years from now as it does today. Design: The roller further resists wear, while adding smoothness to the opening and closing action.
Ergonomics: Contoured lever for easier opening. Geometry: The roller adjusts on an arc making the closing action more uniform; less adjustment between thicker and thinner parts of the neck.
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When it was introduced over 30 years ago, guitarists throughout the world fell in love with it. They’re still in love with it today. We’ve given it a few tweaks over the years, but its basic design and materials remain unchanged. And its popularity has increased each year, with total sales now close to five million. Capos continue to come and go, but the fact remains: for the guitarist who is serious about quality and intonation, nothing but a Shubb will do. C1b — brass ÜÜÜ°Ã ÕLL°V É À } >
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COLORS! In addition to the regular silver aluminum color, the models L1 (steel string guitar) and L9 (ukulele) are now available in these strikingly vivid colors: blue, violet, green, and red.
Half the Weight of an original Shubb Capo. Made of aircraft grade aluminum, it weighs less than one ounce! Is a lightweight capo right for everyone? Not necessarily. Some people associate a certain amount of heft with quality, and feel that it is necessary to properly do the job. But for years we’ve been aware of another school of thought, and people who have been removing mass from their capos in an attempt to reduce their weight. It’s a matter of opinion and of choice; for the many players who prefer a lighter weight capo, the Shubb Lite is the right tool for the job! ÜÜÜ°Ã ÕLL°V ÉV>« ÃÉ Ìe
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Its copper-bronze hue and aged appearance make this boutique capo look very nice on any instrument, and it especially compliments vintage instruments.
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Our attractive point-of-purchase capo display mounts on a slatwall, or stands on a countertop. It can hold up to 60 capos, and will hold our steels and slides, too. All of our products are packaged in recyclable vinyl clamshells, which are easily opened and reclosed so that the product can be examined by a customer. We feel that this is an important feature to be able to demonstrate the product without messing up the package.
Sleeves and delrin caps are sold to dealers in packs of 12, and are intended to be sold individually. We encourage all stores to keep a supply on hand. sku R12 (pack of 12 capo sleeves) DC12 (pack of 12 delrin caps)
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Since 1974 it has been an established fact that the only fifth string capo worth installing on a good banjo is a Shubb. It operates on a lever principle, not a spring, thereby providing enough pressure to hold the string solidly in place without muting the tone. It slides on a slim, dovetailed bar which mounts flush to the neck, making it sturdy and unobtrusive. The compact bar requires only two mounting screws and occupies less space on the neck than our earlier version. The old style with longer bar (greater range, 3-point mount) is still available as a special order.
Based on the same patented mechanical principle as our regular guitar capo, our Dobro capo locks solidly to the neck to provide great tone. It aligns quickly and precisely by touching the fret—not by eye. No other capo even resembles it. User-adjustable to best fit the string action and neck size of individual instruments.
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Our guitar steels are designed by musicians with the special demands of today’s playing styles in mind. They offer unique design features not found on any other bars, including cutaway ends for improved control, and a semi-bullet tip which facilitates movement across the strings.
Solid stainless steel! All SP and RR steels are now made of solid stainless steel. No plating to wear off, harder playing surface, resists nicks and scratches, can be re-buffed. sku
unique designs offering various features
SP1 The original Shubb-Pearse Steel designed by John Pearse is favored by many 8-string lap steel and Hawaiian guitarists for its extra length (3 3⁄8”) and cutaway bullet tip. SP2 It’s design suggested by Peter Grant, the extra mass (for tone) and double cutaway (for control) make this a versatile bar for various styles of resophonic and lap steel guitar.
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Each Axys comes with four ring sizes to simplify ordering and ensure a good fit.
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The Talon is the most convenient and compact guitar stand you will find. And it looks cool, too. It features a unique design which protects it from damage. If the stand is stepped on, or otherwise forced beyond its normal open position, the two parts are designed to separate rather than breaking. They are easily rejoined in seconds, and the Talon is as good as new.
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This handy little slide chart shows all the note and chord equivalents when changing from one key to another. Just line the two keys up next to each other for an instant visual reference. Flip it over, and the other side serves as a capo placement guide.
Includes a bridge pin puller.
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Our string winder feels good in your hand, and operates smoothly. It resembles a nice chess piece, and its mechanical advantage ensures that it will continue to provide smooth operation for many years.
Attached here with a screw or rivet, it soon begins to loosen and wobble. When the winder is held slightly off line it binds up.
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Made of durable plastic, the Shubb transposing guide will fit easily in your pocket or in the accessory compartment of your instrument case. A must have item; not only for the guitarist, but for any musician, composer, or music student.
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