{"product_id":"shubb-andy-mckee-steelstring-capo","title":"Shubb Andy McKee,  Steel-String","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Order Shipping Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orders containing an Andy McKee “Motion in Form” Pathfinder Capo will ship together once the pre-order item is available. If your order includes additional in-stock items, those items will be held and shipped with your Andy McKee capo beginning in mid-October.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MKr4W0j_di8?si=Mu0TvlK24gitPCQl\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy McKee Pathfinder Capo – Motion in Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndy McKee is widely recognized as one of the most transformative figures in modern acoustic guitar. With albums such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNocturne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDreamcatcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the landmark \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt of Motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, he helped define a new vocabulary for the instrument—one built on alternate tunings, percussive techniques, and deeply expressive composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis early YouTube performances became a viral phenomenon, introducing millions to fingerstyle guitar in a way that had rarely been seen before. Among them, “Drifting” became a defining performance, while “Rylynn” revealed another side of Andy’s creativity—and an early connection to Shubb.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor “Rylynn,” Andy famously used a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShubb C5 banjo capo as a partial capo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, positioned from the bass side across four strings at the fifth fret, making the capo itself an integral part of the song’s distinctive tuning and voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat creative use of a Shubb capo helped begin a relationship with Shubb founder Rick Shubb that has continued for years. Now, as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt of Motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrates its anniversary, the Pathfinder Artist Series brings that history full circle. This special edition celebrates an album and an era that helped reshape the reach of acoustic fingerstyle guitar, while honoring Andy’s enduring instinct to explore the instrument in unexpected ways.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Capos — One Pathfinder Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this Pathfinder release, we created \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo distinct Andy McKee models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel-String Guitar Capo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a traditional six-string capo, designed for everyday use across all six strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBanjo-Size Capo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e connects directly to Andy’s history with Shubb. Made to the same specifications as the Shubb capo he famously used as a partial capo on “Rylynn,” it can be positioned from the bass side to cover four strings at the fifth fret—recreating the capo configuration that became an integral part of the song.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo different capos, each with its own purpose: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone looking forward, and one paying tribute to where our paths first crossed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Capos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth versions share the same distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotion in Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design, reflecting a visual language rooted in movement, music, and place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA matte silver frame provides a clean, understated foundation, complemented by rich brown elements that echo the warmth of acoustic tonewoods. The custom inlay—featuring a stylized sunflower rising alongside a flowing blue river—draws a direct connection to Andy’s home state of Kansas, while also nodding to the spirit of “Drifting,” where movement, rhythm, and melody unfold in a continuous current.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall circular accents subtly reference the beaded necklace Andy is known for wearing, bringing a personal and recognizable element of his identity into the design. His signature across the arm and initials set into the screw make each capo unmistakably his.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe balance of natural symbolism and refined detailing creates a Pathfinder capo that feels both grounded in origin and alive with motion—just like the music that inspired it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt; line-height: 107%;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Worldly Direct","offers":[{"title":"Steel String Guitar","offer_id":45848907612231,"sku":"C1am","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Partial\/Banjo","offer_id":45848907644999,"sku":"C5am","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/2053\/8695\/files\/C1amwithPathfinderLogo.jpg?v=1790004889","url":"https:\/\/shubb.com\/products\/shubb-andy-mckee-steelstring-capo","provider":"Shubb Capos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}