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 “Shubb produces the best capo for stability of intonation and buzz-free performance, both in the studio and on stage.” — Raymond Gonzalez

“ I love SHUBB CAPOS because every other capo I’ve tried slightly changes the tuning of your guitar when you use them (especially while using alternate tunings!) for that reason alone, I’ll never reach for any other capo than a SHUBB ! “ …Calum Graham

     notes by Rick Shubb I’ve known Pete Grant since we were both teenagers learning to play bluegrass banjo. We’ve done a lot of fun things together over the years involving our various mutual interests: music, art, computers, and I forget what else. A few years ago when I set about to develop a …

     notes by Rick Shubb Best known as a standup comic and a drummer (John Jorgenson quintet), Dick is also a fine rhythm guitarist. In fact, he was playing guitar for the Thunder Mountain Boys in Disneyland when I first met him, more years ago than either of us care to admit. During the …

     “A Shubb capo is classic American functional art that works, has stood the test of time, and many miles traveled. Like your favourite guitar, it always travels with you.” — Colin Hay      notes by Gary Mobley: Ahh.. flashback to the early eighties.. America was discovering the Shubb capo, and new wave …

“I’ve tried every Capo on the market, the Shubb Fine Tune Capo is the best I’ve ever used. I use it every night and it does everything I could possibly want: it makes my guitar stay in tune, it keeps the tone of my guitar true and crisp, and it’s so incredibly easy to use. …

     notes by Gary Mobley When it comes to crossing genres and mixing styles and doing it at a master level, not many players have ever been able do it like Johnny Hiland. Rock, Country, Bluegrass, Jazz and Blues, this young gunslinger can do it all. His jaw dropping techniques have been gracing country …

“Shubb capos allow me to quickly set the precise pressure required to eliminate buzzes and maintain intonation. Perfect for recording and live performance!” — Daniel Ho    notes by Rick Shubb In the middle of the 20th century the guitar skyrocketed in popularity to become the dominant instrument in popular music. Similarly at the dawn …

     notes by Rick Shubb I first met Rory Hoffman when he played with the John Jorgenson Quintet at our annual event at the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville. I was impressed by his musicianship then, but I had seen only the tip of the iceberg. After that show, I was curious to know more …

“The Shubb Capo is a genuine classic. Simple design, super low profile, and super solid. I’ve tried just about every style, and always come back to my Shubbs.”— Scott Holiday, Rival Sons