Detail 01
Nylon-string specific
Cut for the wider, flatter classical fingerboard. A steel-string capo leaves the outer strings under-pressed here.
Product detailSKU #1274115043403
ShubbLightweight Aluminum Capo for Nylon String Guitar
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Aluminum capo cut specifically for nylon-string guitars. For classical and flamenco players whose steel-string capo doesn't sit flat.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical guitar players changing keys
- Flamenco players who capo regularly through a set
- Reducing headstock-end weight on a light nylon-string guitar
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Steel-string acoustics and electrics — the bar profile won't match
- Players wanting one capo to cover both guitars they own
- Anyone needing quick swaps across different neck widths
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Aluminum construction
Lighter than the steel version. Less mass hanging off the neck, which matters on a light classical guitar.
Detail 03
Screw-adjustable pressure
Set clamping force once for your guitar. Nylon strings pull sharp easily, so backing off pressure matters more here.
Detail 04
Lever-action closure
Opens and closes at the preset tension. Repositioning between frets is fast once it's dialed in.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Set the screw tension before first use — factory setting is a starting point only
- 02Nylon strings go sharp under too much pressure; use the least force that stops buzz
- 03Won't fit steel-string necks properly — buy the steel-string model for those
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my steel-string acoustic?
No. This is shaped for the wider, flatter nylon-string fingerboard. On a radiused steel-string neck it won't clamp evenly across all six strings.
02Is aluminum strong enough to hold nylon strings down?
Yes. Nylon strings are under lower tension than steel, so less clamping force is needed. Aluminum keeps the weight down accordingly.
03How do I stop the strings going sharp?
Back the adjustment screw off until you reach the lightest pressure that still gives clean notes. Also place the capo just behind the fret, not centered between frets.
04What's the difference from the steel-string Shubb capo?
The bar profile is cut for the flatter, wider classical neck, and this one is aluminum rather than steel, so it weighs less.
