Detail 01
Nylon-string / classical fit
The pad is sized for a flat fingerboard and wide nut. On a radiused steel-string neck it will press unevenly.
Product detailSKU #1274115043412
ShubbOriginal C-Series Nylon-String Guitar Capo Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A nylon-string capo built for the flat, wide fingerboard of a classical or flamenco neck. For players who capo often and want repeatable clamping.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classical or flamenco guitars with flat, wide fingerboards
- Singers moving keys mid-set without retuning
- Nylon-string players who dislike squeeze-clamp string pull
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Steel-string acoustics with a curved fingerboard radius
- Players wanting one-hand instant on-off between songs
- Ukulele, mandolin or banjo necks — wrong width entirely
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
C-series design
Sets clamping pressure once for your neck, then repeats it every time instead of guessing tension each capo change.
Detail 03
Nickel finish
Plain metal surface, no coating to chip. It will show handling marks over years but stays functional.
Detail 04
Nylon strings are lower tension
Less pressure needed than steel. Over-clamping is the usual cause of sharp notes at the capo.
Detail 05
Under $25
Entry price for a metal capo. Cost is in the mechanism, not decoration.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sized for nylon-string necks — measure your nut width before ordering
- 02Expect to dial in tension the first time you fit it
- 03Check tuning after capoing; too much pressure pulls notes sharp
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on my steel-string acoustic?
It is made for nylon-string necks, which are flatter and wider. On a radiused steel-string fingerboard the pad contacts unevenly and can buzz or pull strings sharp.
02Does it go sharp when I capo?
Only if clamped too hard. Set the tension to the lightest setting that stops buzzing, then check tuning at the capo.
03Can I move it between songs quickly?
Yes, though it is a two-step motion rather than a squeeze-and-release. Most players park it on the headstock between uses.
04Will it fit a flamenco guitar?
Yes. Flamenco and classical necks share the same flat, wide fingerboard this capo is cut for.
