Guitar Capo (2 Pack) for Acoustic Guitars, Ukulele, Banjo, Mandolin, Bass - Made of Ultra Lightweight Aluminum Metal (1.2 oz!) for 6 & 12 String Instruments - Nordic Essentials, Black+Silver

Works well.

I recently started playing the guitar again but couldn't find my shubb. I know its in the apartment somewhere, so I didn't want to buy another one. Instead, I wanted a cheap effective capo and started looking at this style pretty quickly. Comparing the price of the two pack to the single capos, this was by far the cheapest per Capo. Get the two pack - more on that in a minute.The capo itself is very effective. There is nice rubber and a solid spring, so you won't get much fret buzz. The way it's built, I very rarely find myself bending springs when I put it on, and then its really easy to fix (just squeeze to release and put it back on). Once its on, it stays in place, even when being knocked a bit.The rubber doesn't extend all the way out, so you do have to be careful to put this straight on as I could picture someone carelessly scratching their guitar... but honestly, this is true with any metal capo and is really easy to avoid.The only real downside to this capo (and it is apparently identical to other capos for sale with different branding) is the construction of the joint. While the capo is high quality rubber, and aluminum - for some unknown reason the manufacturer uses a really cheap plastic joint. I found this out about 3 weeks in when my capo broke apart while putting it on the guitar.Here's why I don't care: I got a two pack for under 20 bucks. I emailed Nordic, despite it still being in the return window, I gave them the option of me returning the Capos to amazon(I was just going to buy the Shubb) or they could send me a new two pack. My thought was, if I had three, and another broke, I'd still have two left. They obliged! (and fast - I got the capos two days later). My suggestion - buy the two pack. Safely stash away your back up - and if one breaks, email nordic for a replacement and start using your backup one.They claim a lifetime guarantee - I don't know how many times they will replace broken capos - but even if they only replace twice (one for each in the pack) I would imagine these will last you a while, and at the price - if you lose one you won't be overly upset.Summary: Be careful putting it on, and then it works great. Easy on, easy off.One broke, but the company was great about replacing it.Buy the two pack and even if one breaks you'll never be without a capo.

I tried the Nordic Essential aircraft aluminum capos on a Baritone Uke, Tenor Uke, Gibson electrics, Fender electrics,a 1970 Baldwin Burns electric, a circa 1960 Kay Flattop, a Taylor Mini and a Wechter Resonator. Having a variety ofstringed instruments provided me a chance to see how they would perform with the new capo. I tried the capos on 13stringed instruments so they got a good workout by playing songs, bending leads, sweeps, flat picking, strumming,and the like, all at different frets. All the instruments are either 6 or 4 string.The capo performed well, from a 1-1/4 inch nut width tenor ukulele to a 1-3/4 inch nut width resonator, and everythingelse in-between. The electrics are set up with nickel 9s and the action is low. On the acoustics the action is a bit higher,especially on the Reso. I use Phosphor Bronze 11s & 12s on the 2 acoustics and 13s on the Reso. On the two Ukes Iam using Aquila New Nylgut strings that have metal strings on the third and fourth.The capo feels very strong and clamps down on the strings with a firm force. The silicone pad works very well on all theinstruments I played no matter what strings, neck or fret I used. I moved the capo up and down playable frets of eachinstrument and found no issues; no buzzing, no dead strings; the strings rang out at all playable frets. Best of all I didnot have to re-tune the instrument every time the capo was moved. Nice.It is important that the capo be placed correctly on the fret board or there will be buzzes, sour or dead strings. In mostcases the capo should go right behind the fret. Some stringed instruments may require the capo be placed somewherein between the frets. Basically you have to experiment a bit to find how well your stringed instrument will receive this orany capo and still be in tune. Musicians can have their stringed instruments set up differently and fret height and widthcould have some affect as well.If you can still get the 2 Pack deal, get it. Even if you don’t have more than one stringed instrument it’s worth it. The capocomes with a handy dandy carrying black pouch. Great deal. Great capos for the price point.5 Stars for the Nordic Essential Aluminum Universal Capo and, yes, I have another order in now. The capos are made inChina.

I purchased these after breaking the spring on my previous (well known brand) capo that I had owned for around ten years. I made the decision to try these as the pack of two was around the same price as a single item from the previous brand and as I own several guitars it is useful to have more than one capo.They are well presented in a cloth bag inside the box and appear to be well made and robust. On one of them the padding was coming away from the rear clamp and will require some glue to reattach it.In use they work well and exert a firm and even pressure with no tendency to pull the guitar out of tune. My guitars are all fitted with medium gauge strings so I cannot comment on how they would perform on an instrument with large frets and very light gauge strings.I like this type of capo for its quickness and convenience. It can be clamped to the headstock when not in use.If it had not been for the padding issue I would have given five stars.

Pros- well made. Feel like they will last a good while- looks good- firm grip- reasonable value (and you get two of them)Cons- quite bulky. They stick out further than I thought though they don't get in your way when playing- awkward to fit. I found it difficult to use as you'd expect (think holding a gun) instead you have to squeeze the end of the arms between your thumb and index finger, not a real problem for me but my wife (who these were for) has arthritis and finds it difficult to apply pressure like that.- pulls on strings. Careful placement is required otherwise as you release the arms the capo has a tendency to pull the strings towards its joint. Twice now it has pulled the closest string off the side of the neck. Not the end of the world but it's another faff i'd rather not worry about.Even taking into consideration the cons I would still recommend these capo as they are sturdy and good value and ultimately do what a capo is supposed to do.

This product is below average sorry to say. I’ve had loads of capos and loved the concept of having pink and purple ones. The strings go out of tune when I place it on and rattle a bit which would indicate it’s not tight enough. I have a brand new top class Taylor Guitar so I’ve now had to order another capo to match the quality of the guitar. It’s ok for fun but I’d never use it in a gig and the strings don’t ring out cleanly for solos - it’d be fine for a laugh round a fireplace in a campsite :) beautiful colours tho and quick delivery. No issues there at all

There are just a few tunes that require a capo, 'Run To You' by Bryan Adams being one of them. Being a purist, I was reluctant to buy one of these capos but when I saw the beautifully designed, smooth aluminium slim shape and strong spring, I knew his was a well-made piece of kit. Dense rubber pads protect the neck while a slim bar presses the strings to a new 'nut' position - which can be adjusted to give more fretting room without buzz. All this and a lifetime guarantee. You won't be disappointed, except, perhaps, in my rendition of 'Run To You'.

These arived by the date given and were well packaged. They come in a nifty little bag that's well made and draw string closure.These are a sturdy capos and very well made, I use them on both 12 string and 6 string guitar, they look very professional and very impressed with them. I received a nice letter from supplier and just apologise for my delay in getting this review out . Highly recommend these. Thank you