These, which will likely become collectible, are individually serialized and can be pre-ordered now for $200 online.Īnother batch of 500 will be delivered in February, followed by banjo and 12 string guitar by next summer.
#PAIGE CAPO PRO#
The Paige Pro will sell for $230 once in production, though an initial batch of 150 for acoustic guitar are expected early in 2022. Paige is offering a lifetime warranty on the steel parts, and the inserts and the suede that covers the inside of the capo surface are available as replacement items. The whole bar system was designed for enhanced tone innovation, which we call ETI.” The screw mechanism uses a left-handed double lead thread, which makes the pressure finely and individually adjustable. The inserts themselves are made using a high tensile plastic, similar to what you see in the Blue Chip picks. Each has its own spring movement so that, when you clamp it down, each string can move to where its pressure is ideal. “Across the bar there are six individual inserts, made from a hard, dense material, like your nut.
Two patents are in the works for this model, one already granted for the insert system, and one in process for the unique thumbscrew wheel used to tighten and loosen on the neck. The Page Pro is a stainless steel capo, based loosely on the McKinney model of enclosing the neck and applying pressure from below, but instead of having a steel bar covered in a plastic or rubber-type sleeve, has six individual inserts placed in the u-shaped channel of the capo arm. The fact that such players are also willing to pay more for finely machined and manufactured capos these days certainly factored in his decision.
#PAIGE CAPO PLUS#
With the company running smoothly making capos for acoustic, electric, classical, and 12 string guitars, plus banjo and ukulele, Bryan has been spending time on his new idea for a high end capo for discriminating professionals and players who demand the very best for their valued instruments. Using less costly and lighter weight materials allowed them to compete head-to-head with other capos on the market, and Paige developed a distribution network of music retailers all over the world. So their focus switched to making less expensive models based on Tom McKinney’s original design. Before long we were making stainless steel capos for friends based on the old design, and designed new tooling to manufacture them in bulk.”īut after satisfying the demand through word of mouth, it became clear that the price they were asking in ’88, a whopping $29.95, was a bit rich for pickers who could buy a Shubb capo for $14.95. We had noticed people advertising a willingness to pay up to $75 for old McKinney capos in the late ’80s, and decided to try it ourselves. We decided to try making a capo in the shop since we were both guitar players. Dad played bluegrass guitar like Lester Flatt did, with a thumbpick. “I’m a tool and die maker, and me and my dad had a small shop that built parts and fixtures for the automotive industry.
#PAIGE CAPO PROFESSIONAL#
Most consumers think of Paige as a budget capo outfit, as most of the items in their catalog for guitar, banjo, and ukulele are in the $15-$40 range, a price accessible for students, amateurs, and professional players looking for functionality at a decent price.īut Bryan said that it didn’t start out that way. Now they are preparing to introduce a new model, the Paige Pro, with a number of innovative design elements that they expect will revolutionize the way we look at fine capos going forward.īryan Paige and his wife, Lisa, run the company now, which Bryan and his dad started from their own tool and die shop all those years ago. Did you miss our last Nashville Unsigned RED COUCH Interview? No worries, we got you! CLICK HERE to check out our HOMECOMING Red Couch Interview with The Young Fables.Paige Capos have been made by the Paige family in Michigan for 33 years, providing quality, cost-effective, American-made capos to the fretted stringed instrument world since 1988. And some alumni run-ins.įor this interview we had the pleasure of chatting with the Brad from PAIGE CAPO and discuss what makes Paige, different, unique, and great quality for independent artists.īrought to you by our partners at GOOGLE Bulletin and 51 Lemons, LLC. Nashville Unsigned at the opportunity to speak to over 25 merchants and we just so happened to snag these moments on camera. So not only was this like throwing a kid into a candy store, but it was an alumni reunion. Upon arrival at NAMM, we were greeted by the friendly staff and also were encouraged to invite in our alumni to come experience the product for themselves. Nashville Unsigned hit the carpet streets of NAMM to check out all the new instruments and accessories for 2018/2019.
SUMMER NAMM 2018- Interview with PAIGE CAPO
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