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Shubb banjo capo, brass body with lever lock and rubber pad

Shubb

Shubb Banjo Capo for Electric Guitar

SKU CH-RSZE-ZH9AY

A patented locking action secures this capo in one smooth flip for fast, accurate changes without bending strings or pulling them off-centre

  • Patented lever locks securely in one smooth flip
  • Soft rubber mimics fingertip pressure to prevent string bending
  • Closing action mirrors hand movement avoiding off-centre pull
  • No retuning needed after application or removal
  • Precision brass machining with hand assembly ensures lasting quality

Shubb Banjo Capo for Electric Guitar

The Shubb Banjo Capo is a precision accessory built for electric-guitar players who want quick, accurate capo changes without retuning. Its patented locking action secures the capo in one smooth lever flip and releases it just as fast. Brass construction and hand assembly give a solid, quality feel suited to stage and studio use.

Thermals Noise and Power Draw

As a purely mechanical device the capo produces no heat, draws no power and makes no electronic noise. The soft rubber pads contact the strings like a fingertip so they do not bend strings over the frets or pull them off-centre. This mechanical design eliminates the tuning drift that forces players to retune after clamping.

Behaviour Under Sustained Load

The capo maintains consistent clamping force across long sets or recording sessions without loosening or shifting position. Its closing action mirrors the hand’s natural motion so string alignment stays true from the first chord to the last. Brass machining and resilient rubber ensure the same speed and accuracy on the hundredth change as on the first.

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Price $23.99
Cheaper than about 98% of the 121 comparable items (median $296.99).

Specifications

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Brand nameShubb

Questions about this item

How do I install the Shubb banjo capo on my electric guitar and what step do people get wrong?

Position the rubber-padded bar squarely across the strings, then flip the lever down in one smooth motion until it locks; the common mistake is pressing the bar down by hand before engaging the lever, which bends strings and throws off tuning.

What maintenance or replacement will the capo need over time?

The resilient rubber pads will eventually harden or develop grooves from fret contact; when they no longer mimic a fingertip and strings begin to buzz or pull sharp, replace the pads using Shubb's service kit.

What limit appears first during sustained use on stage?

The brass frame and lever mechanism are built for repeated one-second changes, but the rubber's elasticity degrades fastest under constant clamping pressure and heat, so pad wear is the first practical limit.

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