Product Review: G7th Performance 3 Capo

Although my blog generally focuses on biblical studies, I’ve written about music in the past, most recently in a review of a hymnal and a reflection on the words of Mississippi John Hurt. In this post, I have the privilege of reviewing the Performance 3 capo from G7th, The Capo Company.

For this review, I used the Performance 3 on my Alvarez RD30 6-string acoustic guitar.

Design and First Impressions

After unboxing and trying out the Performance 3, I was impressed by both its appearance and performance. I had the opportunity to test the 18kt Gold Plate finish, which looks beautiful. Silver and Satin Black finishes are also available, and you can even order custom engraving.

The capo feels durable and substantial in a good way. It looks and feels like a premium product. Most capos look like ungainly contraptions, but this one actually looks great. The design, finish, and feel are all ten out of ten for me.

Usability and Sound Quality

More importantly, the Performance 3 is easy to open and attach to the guitar. I’ve always used a fairly basic spring-loaded capo, so this one felt very different right out of the box. Its tension control and release system make attaching and removing it a different experience. Simply position the capo on the desired fret and push it closed. It stays securely in place. When you want to remove or reposition it, press the triangle-shaped release that projects from the capo, and it opens.

Usability is important, and so is how the capo affects the sound of the strings. The Performance 3 does its job perfectly. I experienced no string buzzing, and it’s easy to clamp the capo securely against the fretboard. The silicone pads work with the capo’s tension control to apply consistent pressure to the strings. The design of the capo also ensures that certain strings are not pressed too hard in relation to others. In other words, your strings remain in tune while using this capo because it applies even pressure to the strings.

Playing with the Performance 3 is worry-free. It performs its job impeccably.

As for functionality, it took me a couple of tries to get accustomed to the opening mechanism. After a little practice, however, the Performance 3 became genuinely easy to use. It didn’t take long for me to get to the point where I could put it on, reposition it, or take it off with one hand. When you’re done playing, attaching the capo to the headstock is also simple.

The Performance 3 fit my guitar perfectly and is designed to fit most guitars. The G7th website provides measurements for the range of fingerboard width/radius and neck depth measurements that work with this capo.

One minor issue that I encountered with this capo is that fingerprints are noticeable on the gold finish. Every once in a while, you’ll probably want to wipe it down with a cloth to remove smudges and keep it looking shiny.

Conclusion

If you want a premium product with excellent performance and a classy look that makes a subtle statement, this is the capo for you. Although the price may seem a little high, I think it’s a worthwhile investment in an important tool that’s designed to last a lifetime. I especially appreciate that this product comes with a lifetime warranty and that replaceable string pads are available for purchase.

I’ve been playing guitar for over 20 years, and I’ve never come across a capo that looks this cool and performs this well.

Visit the G7th website to learn more and be sure to watch this video to see the amazing mechanics that make this capo so impressive.

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Special thanks to Tommy Loose and everyone at G7th, The Capo Company for providing a capo in exchange for an honest review.