G7th Performance 2 Steel String Guitar Capo for 6-String Electric/Acoustic Guitar

Product Information

Slimmer design – The Performance 2 capo is 25% smaller than the original model. Making it less noticeable and bulky. When I held it in my hand it was very lightweight but did not feel cheap. I tried out the release mechanism (which was completely new to me) and it seemed to work well. One thing I was wary of however was how well this capo would actually press down the strings on my guitar. Now, with the introduction of their unique 'Adaptive Radius Technology', G7th have solved this issue. This revolutionary technology coupled with their unique tension control could well make the Performance 3 the closest thing we've seen to capo perfection. Overall, I’ve really enjoyed using the G7th Performance 2 capo so far. In my opinion, it is probably the best capo currently on the market. As I mentioned a few times, it’s lightweight, minimalistic, sleek, and works great. There is a bit of a learning curve when first using the capo to determine how hard you should actually press, however, it becomes second nature after a few tries. A capo is fastened or clamped across the strings of your guitar, essentially changing the tuning of your instrument in one fell swoop. Instead of changing the pitch down it changes it up – albeit only for the open strings, as your fretted notes remain the same. Your capo will also change the feel of your guitar strings, as it shortens the scale length when applied.

Please note that warranty replacements may still incur customs/duties charges that are the recipient's responsibility. The use of a capo can just be as simple as transposing an open chord progression to a different key, or as complicated as revoicing a chord progression for two guitars during recording. It also offers up some interesting possibilities when using open strings, as you can use the same open chord shapes with drastically different results, giving you chords that wouldn’t be possible to fret without the capo applied. To play this chord, you must avoid playing the top 3 strings. Learn to do this here: How To Skip Strings While Strumming Why does this work? We refer to this as chord as the ‘E7 barre shape’ because the core part of this chord is based on an E7 chord.

To register your warranty online please fill out the form below. You can also register by post if you prefer. Generally, capos can be divided into radiused capos for rounder fretboards; flatter designs, typically for shreddy SuperStrats and classical guitars; and all-in-ones – capos that either accommodate different radiuses (such as the G7th) or incorporate both a flat surface and a rounded one into their design. Do capos fit all guitars?

Even though the G7 chord isn’t featured heavily in this song, it does pop up in the verse. You can listen to this song here on Spotify. While every capo in this guide is of a certain standard, some capos will pull on your guitar's strings more than others, and therefore will effect your intonation at different levels. Capos like the Paige Clik range - which are known as cradle capos - are some of the very best if you're particularly worried about keeping your intonation perfect, due to their perfectly even tension across the whole fingerboard. If you squeeze your hand when the chord is incorrect, you will be teaching yourself to remember the incorrect chord. How do I know if the chord is right?Once you’ve mastered this, practice going from the highest G7 guitar chord and descend down to the lowest. 4) Use The G7 Guitar Chord In A Musical Situation So, I was anxious to try it out on my acoustic guitar. Upon placing the capo on a particular fret you simply need to squeeze the capo so that it will press down on all the strings (just like a barre chord). Lighter – The Performance 2 capo is also 33% lighter than the original. This is a great improvement if you are a Performance 1 owner and notice that the capo is a bit heavy.

Barre your first finger over the D (4th string), G (3rd string), B (2nd string) and E string (1st string) on the 12th fret.

Get your personalised guitar-learning plan 🎸

We recommend getting a capo with adjustable tension, like our Performance 2, Newport or UltraLight capo. This will allow you to stay in tune when using the capo and avoid strings buzzing. If you find that barring a whole chord is too difficult, but playing an open chord is easy. Try playing this chord. There are loads of different capos, all of which will work on different instruments. At first, it can seem a little confusing, but with our expert knowledge, you'll soon have the right one for your instrument. What is fretboard radius?

You might be confused by all this talk of fretboard radiuses, but you needn't be. Radius refers to the curvature of this vital part of your guitar. Some guitars (like certain vintage Fenders) feature rounded boards, whereas others are near flat. While each has its own benefits, suffice it to say that different fretboard designs represent a compromise in capo design. This song was written by John Lennon in 1971 and was one of the biggest selling songs of his career. Overall, my first impressions were very positive. The capo has a great design (which I’ll discuss more below), it’s minimalistic and works great. G7th Performance 2 Compared to a Traditional CapoThe Adaptive Radius Technology string pad distributes pressure over the strings perfectly by responding to the fingerboard radius of the guitar on which it is placed. This means the tuning stability is unrivalled when using a capo with ART ®. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. Learn to play this song in more detail here: ‘Imagine’ by John Lennon 3) ‘More Than Words’ by Extreme I personally have never tried the G7th Performance 1 capo and am not sure if they even manufacture it anymore. However, if you are an owner of the Performance 1 model, you may want to consider giving the G7th Performance 2 capo a try as a few key improvements have been made. Final Thoughts