Choosing the right capo for you can be easy and fun.
If you can, visit your local G7th stockist and try the range of G7th capos – alternatively, here are some resources to help you locate the best capo for you.
There are 5 G7th capo ranges to choose from. You can see the prices here or scroll down for a comparison chart and more details.
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Performance 3 | Performance 2 | Newport | Nashville | UltraLight | Heritage |
Versions
6 String guitar |
Versions
6 String guitarClassical guitar 7.25" Vintage Radius (silver only) |
Versions
6 String guitar12 String guitar Classical guitar Banjo & Mandolin Partial 5 String Partial 3 String |
Versions
6 String guitarClassical guitar |
Versions
6 String guitarClassical guitar Ukulele |
Versions
Guitar - Standard (up to 1 3/4", 45mm) & Wide (1 7/8", 46mm and over) neck widths12-string guitar (wide neck width) Banjo (standard & wide neck widths) |
Colours
SilverBlack Gold |
Colours
SilverBlack Gold |
Colours
SilverBlack (6 String only) Gold (6 String only) |
Colours
SilverBlack (6 String only) Gold (6 String only) |
Colours
BlackBlue (6 string only) Red (6 string only) |
Colours
18kt Gold Plate, plus various engraving optionsHand-polished stainless steel, plus various engraving options |
Summary
Sized between the original Performance capo and the Performance 2. Features our revolutionary ART string pad and Unique Tension control system for a lightning fast squeeze-on, squeeze-off action. Stores behind the nut or on the peghead when not in use. |
Summary
Slimmer and lighter than the original Performance Capo, and featuring a smaller, reversed patented clutch mechanism, for a lightning fast squeeze-on, squeeze-off action. Stores behind the nut or on the peghead when not in use. |
Summary
So small and light, you'd hardly know it was there! Easily applied and removed using the quick-release lever, while the screw adjusts the tension – even with the capo in position. |
Summary
Spring-loaded for ultra-fast changes on stage. |
Summary
The lightest capo on the market. |
Summary
Traditional yoke-style capo made from hand-polished stainless steel and featuring groundbreaking G7th Adaptive Radius Technology (A.R.T.) |
Adjustable Tension
Yes |
Adjustable Tension
Yes |
Adjustable Tension
Yes |
Adjustable Tension
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Adjustable Tension
Yes |
Adjustable Tension
Yes |
Adaptive Radius Technology (ART)
Yes |
Adaptive Radius Technology (ART)
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Adaptive Radius Technology (ART)
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Adaptive Radius Technology (ART)
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Adaptive Radius Technology (ART)
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Adaptive Radius Technology (ART)
Yes |
One handed operation
Yes, Easily |
One handed operation
Yes, Easily |
One handed operation
Possible with practice |
One handed operation
Yes, Easily |
One handed operation
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One handed operation
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Stores on Peghead
Yes |
Stores on Peghead
Yes |
Stores on Peghead
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Stores on Peghead
Yes |
Stores on Peghead
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Stores on Peghead
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Stores behind nut
Yes |
Stores behind nut
Yes |
Stores behind nut
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Stores behind nut
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Stores behind nut
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Stores behind nut
Yes, including over most standard Martin Guitar volutes |
Weight
63g / 2.2oz |
Weight
52g / 1.7oz |
Weight
44g / 1.6oz |
Weight
37g / 1.3oz |
Weight
8g / 0.3oz |
Weight
29g / 1.0oz - 34g / 1.2oz |
Size and shape
Small and low-profile, with enough width for stable positioning without getting in the way of your fretting hand |
Size and shape
Slightly larger than the Newport Capo, with a sharp new appearance. |
Size and shape
Slim, and rounded, so you'll hardly know it's there. |
Size and shape
The largest of the G7th capo models. |
Size and shape
Essentially a strap around your guitar neck, it's virtually unnoticeable. |
Size and shape
Slim and subtle U-shaped yoke that fits closely to the neck. |
Warranty
Free Lifetime Warranty |
Warranty
Free Lifetime Warranty |
Warranty
Free Lifetime Warranty |
Warranty
Free Lifetime Warranty |
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Free Lifetime Warranty |
Warranty
Free Lifetime Warranty |
* Partial capos for 6-string guitar. These models hold down some – but not all – of the strings, creating an effect similar to using a drop tuning |
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Performance 3 |
6 String guitar |
Silver Black Gold |
Sized between the original Performance capo and the Performance 2. Features our revolutionary ART string pad and Unique Tension control system for a lightning fast squeeze-on, squeeze-off action. Stores behind the nut or on the peghead when not in use. |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, Easily |
Yes |
Yes |
63g / 2.2oz |
Small and low-profile, with enough width for stable positioning without getting in the way of your fretting hand |
Free Lifetime Warranty |
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Performance 2 |
6 String guitar Classical guitar 7.25" Vintage Radius (silver only) |
Silver Black Gold |
Slimmer and lighter than the original Performance Capo, and featuring a smaller, reversed patented clutch mechanism, for a lightning fast squeeze-on, squeeze-off action. Stores behind the nut or on the peghead when not in use. |
Yes |
Yes, Easily |
Yes |
Yes |
52g / 1.7oz |
Slightly larger than the Newport Capo, with a sharp new appearance. |
Free Lifetime Warranty |
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Newport |
6 String guitar 12 String guitar Classical guitar Banjo & Mandolin Partial 5 String Partial 3 String |
Silver Black (6 String only) Gold (6 String only) |
So small and light, you'd hardly know it was there! Easily applied and removed using the quick-release lever, while the screw adjusts the tension – even with the capo in position. |
Yes |
Possible with practice |
44g / 1.6oz |
Slim, and rounded, so you'll hardly know it's there. |
Free Lifetime Warranty |
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Nashville |
6 String guitar Classical guitar |
Silver Black (6 String only) Gold (6 String only) |
Spring-loaded for ultra-fast changes on stage. |
Yes, Easily |
Yes |
37g / 1.3oz |
The largest of the G7th capo models. |
Free Lifetime Warranty |
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UltraLight |
6 String guitar Classical guitar Ukulele |
Black Blue (6 string only) Red (6 string only) |
The lightest capo on the market. |
Yes |
8g / 0.3oz |
Essentially a strap around your guitar neck, it's virtually unnoticeable. |
Free Lifetime Warranty |
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Heritage |
Guitar - Standard (up to 1 3/4", 45mm) & Wide (1 7/8", 46mm and over) neck widths 12-string guitar (wide neck width) Banjo (standard & wide neck widths) |
18kt Gold Plate, plus various engraving options Hand-polished stainless steel, plus various engraving options |
Traditional yoke-style capo made from hand-polished stainless steel and featuring groundbreaking G7th Adaptive Radius Technology (A.R.T.) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes, including over most standard Martin Guitar volutes |
29g / 1.0oz - 34g / 1.2oz |
Slim and subtle U-shaped yoke that fits closely to the neck. |
Free Lifetime Warranty |
For a perfect fit on all of your steel six-string guitars.
Revolutionary ART string pad adapts to match ANY guitar neck for unrivalled tuning stability.
The only capo with our ground-breaking Adaptive Radius Technology coupled with the Unique Tension Control system found on all Performance series capos.
In-tune, buzz-free capoing.
Our award-winning capo for 6 string guitars is unlike any other guitar capo - its fast squeeze-on, squeeze-off action gives you complete control over the pressure placed on your strings, so you spend more time playing and less time tuning.
Small, light and beautifully-formed: The low-profile, flip lever guitar capo.
The G7th Newport is meticulously designed for your fretting hand, eyes and ears.
Simply flip the cunningly-concealed lever to clamp and fine-tune the tension for buzz-free, tuneful capoing.
The spring capo that doesn't kill your frets or your fingers!
Fast, easy to use and carefully designed to eliminate the problems caused by excessive clamping force.
Now you can play, write or jam without string buzz or constant re-tuning.
Click. Twist. Play.
New for 2017: A genuine G7th adjustable capo meticulously-designed and crafted from next generation composite materials – at an easily affordable price and in 3 colours.
Tradition and innovation in harmony.For Guitar. For Banjo.
This traditional yoke-style capo is made from hand-polished stainless steel and for the very first time features groundbreaking G7th Adaptive Radius Technology (A.R.T.) - now finely honed to perfection.
A.R.T. adapts to any neck and any fret on it, constantly able to change its radius, infinitely adjusting to match YOUR instrument, for unrivalled, in-tune and buzz-free use.
Comes with leather pouch, polishing cloth and gift box.