(I personally believe these are the best capos out now. The value is completely unmatched compared to other capos out there for usability. In this article you’ll find out the differences in the two, and why I choose them to be the best on the market you can buy currently.)
Shubb S1 vs C1: Which is Better for You?
Both the S1 and the C1 are great capos to use, and a lot of people find these to be even better than your average capo. You won’t need to tune your guitar after using these, and you also won’t find these to get in your way when playing like some bulkier capos. They also completely believe in their products, “They’ll fix it at no Charge” if something goes wrong with it. So, you have no worries with buying either version of this capo.
Here are the two best review videos on Youtube for each:
(S1 “Deluxe” Shubb Capo Review Below)
(See S1 Deluxe Info, Pricing, and Specs on Amazon)
(C1 “Standard” Shubb Capo Review Below)
(See C1 Standard Info, Pricing, and Specs on Amazon)
So, How different are they?
When it comes to major differences, there aren’t really any between these two. There are some small differences however, the S1 is a solid stainless steel where the C1 is is nickel-plated. There is no plating on the S1, it is completely Stainless Steel, so it is extremely scratch resistant and more durable. The S1 is also made entirely in the States, and the C1 is not. There is also a very subtle design change between the two, if you look closely at the bottom two parts on the underside not the adjustable screw or lever, you’ll notice that at the end of the standard (C1) it is curved at the end where on the Deluxe (S1) there isn’t a curve and it’s flat. A really small change, but I do think it does make the Deluxe look more elegant. There is also a generally small price difference between the two, with the deluxe costing a slight bit more, which does make sense since it costs more to manufacture in the U.S.A.
Will these differences affect the usability of the Capos?
No, not really. All of the changes made between the Deluxe and standard are small and won’t really affect it’s use. You’ll be able to use each one the same, just with the deluxe you get a slightly better look and won’t deal with the scratches, personally I do think the stainless steel is a nice upgrade for the deluxe because scratching can be an issue with capos. Especially for Shubbs which are known to last years, it’s nice to know your capo won’t scratch since you’ll have it so long.
Also, it’s good to note that since these are built very sleek and minimalistic, the Capos aren’t generally noticed like some of the bulkier capos out there, so most likely scratches are only going to be seen by you. So keep that in mind as well.
Conclusion?
Between the two, the Shubb S1 is better, and since it’s only a few dollars more and you’ll be using it for years to come, it’s probably the best bet just to get it. The C1 of course is still a great choice in capo especially compared to some of the options out there, just since it is plated you might end up with some scratches.