G7th Newport Capo

This is a nice capo and does exactly what it should. It holds strings to frets with no buzzing and is easily moved from position to position. The screw and clamping mechanism is pretty simple and seems solid and reliable when fitting to different neck profiles. I will say that >$40 seems expensive, but the quality is good. There are other good capo manufacturers that make reliable products - I won't list the brands. This G7th capo is right there with the best I have tried. You can purchase confidently.

Needed a replacement for my Kyser Quick Change capo that busted a spring. I play in an environment (a pit) that requires a quick change of keys on short notice between several guitars. Most of the time I do not need a capo so I choose to have one that fits all of my guitars (except a 12 string that has its own). The reviews for this capo seemed positive, including ease and quickness of applying it, so I decided to give it a try. I also did not want to purchase the Kyser due to the spring failure. Other than the spring, the Kyser is a fine capo too. Applying it is as simple as it looks on the G7 website illustrated with videos. The capo clamps on similar to the Kyser (or any other spring loaded quick change capo). The difference is after closing the capo on the neck, the tension adjustment adds additional pressure to eliminate any buzzing, and the adjustment also allows more flexibility with placement between frets. The capo can be centered or close to a fret and any buzzing can be eliminated. If you apply the capo to the same guitar and similar location within the fret position, you do not have to adjust the tension each time. I find by habit I adjust the tension each time since this is still very quick to do. I use this on the following guitars and strings: Taylor 310CE with light polyweb elixirs; Martin D28 with Medium (phosphor bronze always varying manufacturer), Takamine CD132SC Nylon string D'Addario Pro Arte normal tension. I have tried it on a Taylor 354 12 string (light elixir polyweb) and it sounds fine on that too. The point is this capo works well across various tensions/gauges and neck widths. Some of the complaints have been where to put the capo. I keep it in a pouch with the music so I do not have this problem. I do not place capos on the guitar unless I am using it. The size makes it easy to put in a pocket. This is not an issue for me.

I am not any professional musician, but I do play at my church sometimes. For a long time I always used the Kyser spring-type capos, which are easy and versatile, but they will throw off your tuning because the high tension will make strings go sharp (some more than others). Eventually, I read about these nicer capos, and tried the G7th Performance capo, but I didn't like it because you have to learn just how hard to squeeze it on each time. If it's not on hard enough you'll get string buzz. Not a huge deal for many people, but I didn't really like that design. The Newport is perfect for me. The knob adjusts how tight it is when it is closed, so if you know you're going to be using it on a certain fret you can have it adjusted for that fret ahead of time. In practice I just usually leave the knob adjusted for capo 2 or 3 on my guitar, since that's most often where I'm using it. Also, it is much lighter in weight than the Performance, although it doesn't feel flimsy. By the way, I'm using it on a Taylor acoustic guitar. To review how it works, the bottom silver part of the jaw can be closed (as pictured) or opened. When you swing it down to open, the black rubber part of it opens slightly as well through the action of a small pin (hard to explain). The silver knob adjusts the precise position that the black rubber closes to. So to put it on the guitar, you open the silver jaw, slide it over the strings, and close it to position. It stays there until you pull open the edge of the silver jaw. If it's too loose or too tight, you can use the knob to adjust tension. If you get it adjusted the way you want for a certain fret on a certain guitar, then you can open the jaw, take it off, and when you put it back on it will be at the same tension. I just have two minor complaints: you can't do any partial capo tricks like a drop-D capo, because the bottom rubber pad has to fit on the center of the underside of the neck. And it doesn't stay clamped on the headstock if you like keeping your capo handy there while playing. Those are just things that users of spring-based capos tend to get used to. I keep an extra Kyser for doing any partial capos, or for when friends play my guitar and don't want to figure out the Newport. (But they should try it! It's so much better!) The way the pin is designed, I wouldn't be surprised if it wears down or fails eventually. But I've been using it for six months or so and it seems very solid still.

Best capo I have used. Small, light and pretty easy to use, but also easy to lose, as it will not clip on the headstock. Use it on a Tele and an acoustic. Does not pull the strings out of tune (sharp) as much a high tension Kyser clip on. Still have to be careful putting in on as it will try to pull the bass strings sharp. No buzz problems. I don't use a capo too often so I expect some operator error could be involved. Again, still like it better than spring clip ons and I recommend it.

I bought this for a low profile Capo on my electric guitars. I 1st received one that didn't have the rubber for behind the neck. For a few weeks I was so impressed I didn't notice that it was missing, I actually had to go look at the ad to realize it. Feeling too much time had gone by and all, I pretty much accepted my not paying attention. Then I looked at my purchase history on Amazon. I noticed a return option that still gave me time, reluctantly (because it worked so well) I started my return and to my surprise it then offered me the exchange for a new one with a 30 day pre paid paid UPS return form all filled out. Nobody has it this easy and complete. In 2 days I had a new one which was even cooler, sent the 1st back, they received it and all was super good. This impressed me! Now the best part of this particular capo is, you can adjust the strength so as to not pull too hard and make your tuned guitar go out of tune when you move it around the neck. No matter where you put it, it still might need some slight re-tuning as most guitars really need to be (re-tuned) that fact and the small profile on Tele's, Gibbson's and Strat's this Capo really helps to forget it's there when you are playing right next to it. Plus it looks really good on any guitar you put it on. IMHO This was my 1st experience with Amazon in a very long time and it made them my go to for comparison buying for many new stage and studio tools, gear and just all the general stuff that working musicians need fast and go through a lot. One more thing is Amazon has beat all the other stores, MF, SW and AMS with their faster delivery and their return exchange hands down I will not even look at SW any more. After they (SW) over built their new facility I only go there to find a way to remove my account, trying out an amp took weeks and cost me 25 % of the money I was trying to save. Just a fact, they sound lazy on the phone and if you order on the weekend, they wait until monday to call you to tell you it's not in stock, MF delivery time has beat them so many times lately that I have given up on them. Amazon is a great place for tools cords cases etc. Play any guitar you think you want to buy and play thru any amp or speaker unless you know what you want. Tools you know you can depend on, this is the new place to get it fast. Any problems they will work WITH YOU, not against you. Maximum Respect LW

very disappointed with this capo, especially after having read rave reviews and recommendations. yes, it's an easy-on/easy-off capo, quicker in that respect than some other adjustable capos, but about the same as spring/clamp capos. I had to adjust this capo several times to get it to sit correctly on the fretboard and really tighten it hard to get it to apply enough pressure to prevent damping on the 1st string. it did not shift up and down the neck without further placement and pressure readjustment. having tried almost all types of capos, i must say that i get much better performance from Scubb and D'Addario capos. and don't get me started on the G7 5 string and 3 string capos - very inferior and almost impossible to adjust without damping(G7 5 string - very poor design). and, they are overpriced.

This might be my new favorite capo. It's super easy to clip on and clip off. If you change the fret location like from the second fret to the 7th fret you'll have to adjust the little screw a little but it's super easy and it's one handed. The one thing I really liked about it it doesn't seem to get in the way of my fretting hand. Very nice capo!

Someone swiped my Kyser... Oh, I am sure it was in error and that person is wondering where they got it from. I enjoyed the Kyser. I liked several models of the Dunlop over the years also. Then, I spent a few more dollars and purchase the G7 Newport; my first G7. First, it's not for my classical guitar; only works with a Western style neck. It fits my Martin just fine and works just great! The string buzz is easily adjusted away using the thumb screw and tightening the clamp just a little. There is no dull thud on some of the strings as I occasionally had with the Dunlops. This capo provides the cleanest sound across the frets of any Capo I've had. Very clean. A few notes on the Newport G7: It's built well. However, it's not built like those heavy G7's that double just fine as a carabiner. This one is so small on the neck of your guitar that it's never in the way as you might find with the Kyser or several other models. Also it's NOT a one size fit's all like most of the $15 or less Capos with no tension adjustment and only a spring. It is nicely adjustable depending on the weight of your strings. Yes, if you screw the thing really tight you might bend it up I suppose as some have said in reviews. Why would you do that anyway? Just position it correctly and adjust gently and you won't have any buzzing or dull strings. The strings shine very nicely with this clamp; not to hard, not to soft! I suspect this thing will last me many many years of great service! I think I love this capo. It's the best one I've ever owned!

Great little capo. Super easy to use and adjust for neck thickness. No more bent strings when trying to get that capo just right. Sleek profile means no more knocking it out of position during chord changes. Best capo I've ever owned.

Après 6 mois d'utilisation alors que je suis un joueur débutant, voilà ce qu'il reste du capo. On voit que le plastique est usé. Comment peut il s'user aussi vite après 6 mois d'utilisation normale ??? A près de 30€ ???? TRÈS DÉÇU DU PRODUIT.

Es realmente el diseño de capotraste mejor concevido para mi gusto. Me encanta. El color lo prefiero en dorado pero no había cuando compré color gris. El color gris no está mal pero es mate.. prefiero brillante.. va mas con el color de las clavijas de las guitarras.

Ce capo est facile à utiliser et à régler, pas de buzz et semble donner plus de tonalité aux accords. Simplement parfait!

シンプルな構造。フレットに挟んでロックする方式は他のカポと似たようなものですが、他のカポの武骨な形に比べるとスマート。強度調整ネジもあるので簡単に微調整も出来、音程が安定する。見た目鈍色アルミなんで落ち着いた雰囲気を持つカポです。