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Title: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on November 13, 2015, 10:44:31 PM

Hello UTGF Family!

Thalia Capos generously donated 3 of their capos to give away on our forum! Thalia Capos made their mark on the capo world as being on of the first to customize different types of inlays! 

They generously sent us the following capos as prizes!

1. "Satin Gold Finish with Dragon Abalone Inlay"
2. "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Celtic Knot Engraved Inlay"
3. "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Inlay"

Here's my review!

Packaging: Thalia Capos doesn't mess around.  Each capo had a hard, clear, plastic case.  If that wasn't enough, each plastic case came in a black microfiber bag.  So it's up to the winner of the capos to decide how they want to store it.  The Thalia capo fits nice and snug in the plastic case and WILL NOT rattle around.

Capo appearance:  The capo is a little bit thicker than say the G7th, Shubb or the Kyser but understandably so as it features unique inlays that other capos don't. The inlays are beautiful and are small works of art in and of itself.  If you go to their website you see all the many varieties of inlay that they offer. 

Capo performance:  This capo is solid and very well made!  This capo took a little bit to get use to as it clamps down from the bottom side of the guitar neck versus other which are designed to clamp down from the top side.  Squeezing the clamp together actually opens it up. It took a little bit of force to open which I'm sure will get easier with use.  Thalia's capos aren't adjustable tension wise which means that you won't have to worry about getting the tension just right etc.  It has a strong grip and won't fall off.  I did notice that the low "E" string was hit and miss, sometimes being perfect and then sometimes slightly sharp...I'm not worried about this part as it's explained in the next paragraph.

This second part is also where Thalia sets itself apart from other capo companies, as if the neat inlays weren't enough. Thalia realized that different guitar necks have different radii etc.  Most capo companies have one curve to the top part of the capo hence why it's made of rubber.  With each capo comes a number of "sliding" fretpads that can be tailored for your guitar! These are slightly harder than your typical rubber pads and are designed to make sliding moving the capo easier. There are instructions as to how to remove the current pad.

Thalia also sent our forum a set of custom "rubber" pads too should you want the rubber pads instead of the slightly harder "sliding" pads.  The rubber pad kit IS NOT included with the purchase of one of their capos. Only the "sliding" kit comes standard with each capo, but because Thalia is awesome, they included the rubber pad kit along with standard sliding kit! Each capo prize will have both kits to experiment with!  These different custom pads will allow the capo to apply equal pressure across the radius of the neck which should eliminate any type of note distortion aka, your low "E" string going sharp etc.

Capo quality:  As stated above this is a very well made capo. It is larger, but again it's because of the different types of inlay. How confident is Thalia in their capos?  Confident enough to offer a Lifetime Warranty which you can read about on their website!  You don't have to worry about Thalia NOT standing behind their product.

In the end, this is a great company and they definitely have in a small way, revolutionized the capo industry with both the inlay options and the customized padding so that you get the perfect fit regardless of the guitar brand.

Here is where YOU come in! As stated before Thalia Capos graciously donated these capos for prizes on the forum!  3 Lucky winners will each win one of the capos with the extra rubber padding kit included! 

Here's how the contest will work:
1. The contest will run through Sunday, December 13th at midnight Central Time, simply reply to this thread to enter.
2. Each person is allowed only 1 entry.  Multiple entries will be disqualified. 
3. State which one you would pick first and then which one you would pick 2nd (The first person picked (at random) will have their first choice. The 2nd person picked (at random) will win their first pick IF it's still available or their 2nd pick if available. The 3rd person will win the remaining capo.)
4. That's it!  Good luck!

I will mail each winner their new capo. 

Please join me in thanking Thalia Capos for graciously donating 3 capos to give away!

Check out their website at:  http://shop.thaliacapos.com/ and give them a follow if you use Twitter @ThaliaCapos

Here are some pics!!!

(http://i.imgur.com/YR14tIy.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/Z4ZYOGA.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/kg9OR0q.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/33eFUNe.jpg)

(http://i.imgur.com/sjWYxNa.jpg)

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: lookinup on November 13, 2015, 10:55:59 PM

OK, I'll go first. Beautiful capos -

first choice - Middle one Celtic Knot design,
second choice - one on the right Koa Inlay design.

Thanks for the opportunity!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Strumming Fool on November 13, 2015, 11:17:07 PM

I'm in...#1 abalone dragon design;  # 2 koa Celtic design

Thanks Josh!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13
Post by: donlyn on November 14, 2015, 12:44:20 AM

ok, i would like one too.  really diggin' on the celtic knot capo, so that would be choice #1.  being of irish descent doesn't hurt either.

dragon abalone inlay would be #2.

thanks for doing these giveaways.

don

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Psi on November 14, 2015, 06:10:49 AM

Cool, not seen Thalia capos previously, and they look kinda neat.

Please mark me down as 1/ Abalone/gold and 2/Standard koa/black chrome

Thanks Thalia and jjrpilot-admin for the opportunity!   8)

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: TaylorGirl on November 14, 2015, 06:35:13 AM

Thanks to Thalia, will definitely check them out.  They are beautiful!

Choice 1: Black with koa
Choice 2: Gold with abalone
Choice 3: Black with celtic

Thanks Josh  ;D, for all you do!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Huw1952 on November 14, 2015, 07:17:33 AM

They look quality capos. Thanks for the giveaway. My choice would be:-

1 Dragon Abalone Inlay - very suitable for a Welshman!

2 Celtic Knot - again very suitable for a Welshman!!!

Thanks Huw

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: cc407 on November 14, 2015, 07:22:59 AM

1 - Celtic Knot
2 - Dragon

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: George on November 14, 2015, 07:36:55 AM

Nice giveaway.  Please count me in.


1st choice - "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Celtic Knot Engraved Inlay"
(how could an Irishman not chose that one...)
2nd choice - "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Inlay"

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Ptbcath on November 14, 2015, 07:48:48 AM

All of them are beautiful. First choice is dragon. Second choice is Celtic
Thanks

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: scusu on November 14, 2015, 07:58:24 AM

Thanks! 1,2,3

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Frettingflyer on November 14, 2015, 08:09:21 AM

Thank you Josh, count me in.
1. Celtic
2. Koa
3. Dragon
Good luck to all

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Guitar Cowboy on November 14, 2015, 08:26:22 AM

I'm In
1. Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Inlay
2. Black Chrome  with Celtic Knot

Thank you!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Stringband Eric on November 14, 2015, 08:34:58 AM

Okay. I'll join in.
1. Black chrome plain koa
2. Black chrome celtic knot.

Those look nice and I like the options for customizing fit to the guitar.

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: packy on November 14, 2015, 09:49:51 AM

I'm in!  Thanks Thalia-Class Act!

1st choice - Plain Koa
2nd choice- Celtic Knot


Thanks Josh and good luck to all!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: azslacker on November 14, 2015, 09:56:00 AM

Very nice!
1- Plain Koa
2- Celtic Knot

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: M19 on November 14, 2015, 10:25:13 AM

Thanks Thalia!

Choice 1- #2
Choice 2- #1

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: kprusac on November 14, 2015, 11:47:13 AM

Thanks Thalia! Beautiful work!

First Choice- #1
Second Choice-#2

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: ctkarslake on November 14, 2015, 12:44:49 PM

To enter, all we do is speak our preference?

1 plain Koa
2 abalone

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: mgap on November 14, 2015, 03:11:03 PM

Awesome Thalia.

Thank you Josh, count me in.
1. Celtic
2. Koa
3. Dragon

Great looking capos.  Will probably get one even if I don't win one.  Love that Celtic look.

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Jayssan on November 14, 2015, 03:50:28 PM

What a great give away, thanks for giving us a shot at this !


1st choice= Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Celtic Knot Engraved Inlay
2nd choice= Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Inlay


Good luck everyone !


                 Jay

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Amos514 on November 14, 2015, 05:02:15 PM

I'm in. Wow, beautiful!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: crnazz on November 14, 2015, 07:51:04 PM

Gorgeous Capos!

I'd vote for the Celtic Knot first -
and then the Koa.

Thank you!
Deb

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: denS on November 15, 2015, 05:08:03 AM

I have a Thalia. It's beautiful and works well. One is not enough!
1_black chrome Koa 2-gold 3-what's left

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: warsmokeeagle on November 15, 2015, 08:13:43 AM

Cool looking capos! First choice is Celtic Knot, second choice standard koa. Thanks!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: shorty on November 15, 2015, 11:47:35 AM

I'm in and Thanks!!!

1) Gold/Dragon

2) Black/Koa Celtic Knot

Will certainly send a thank-you!! Wonderful folks!!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Edward on November 15, 2015, 03:14:35 PM

Indeed, thanks to Thalia!

Count me in :)

Edward

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: TaylorMan1 on November 15, 2015, 03:33:52 PM

They look great ! quality capos. Thanks for the giveaway. My choice would be,

1 Dragon Abalone Inlay

2 Celtic Knot

Thanks !!!

Carl

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: marco on November 15, 2015, 04:45:33 PM

What timing! I just got my new GA-Ltd AA Koa guitar.

Obviously, I would like the win one of the following:
         1) Koa
         2) Koa Celtic Knot

Thanks for the opportunity......

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: MntnRnnr on November 15, 2015, 04:54:46 PM

AWESOME JOB, THALIA!!!

Please count me in:

#1: celtic knot
#2: koa
#3: abalone
 
THANKS!!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: southpaw1959 on November 15, 2015, 09:04:53 PM

Cool! Thanks Thalia!
1st-Blue Abalone
2nd-Koa Celtic Knot

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Earl on November 15, 2015, 10:50:12 PM

Appreciate the opportunity JR and Thalia.  As someone who plays Hawaiian music a lot, anything koa is good.  Since I also have some Irish ancestry, the Celtic knot koa version also seems appropriate.  But any of the three would be a wonderful prize.

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: madx2 on November 16, 2015, 10:40:37 AM

Thanks to Thalia for the opportunity to win one of these beauties!!
1st choice..Celtic knot
2nd choice.. Abalone

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: gdeleo on November 16, 2015, 11:17:47 AM

Thanks to Thalia Capos!


2, 3, 1

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: timfitz63 on November 16, 2015, 02:44:21 PM

Thanks for doing these, Josh!  I'll try to pay attention this time when the winners are announced... ;)

Those are all really nice-looking capos!  My personal preference would be:

• "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Celtic Knot Engraved Inlay"
• "Satin Gold Finish with Dragon Abalone Inlay"

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: robhanesworth on November 16, 2015, 09:09:31 PM

Thanks.

First choice - Celtic Knot
Second choice - Plain Koa

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: RoadAgent on November 16, 2015, 09:18:41 PM

Ist Koa

Thanks for the opportunity

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: sojiro on November 17, 2015, 05:09:44 PM

Please count me in as well.

First choice Celtic Knot.
Second choice Abalone Dragon

Thanks!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: John on November 17, 2015, 06:01:17 PM

What beautiful capos:
1st-Blue Abalone
2nd-Koa Celtic Knot

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: stringman on November 17, 2015, 06:17:36 PM

Count me in

Choice 1: Black with koa
Choice 2: Gold with abalone
Choice 3: Black with celtic

Mahalo!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Cindy on November 17, 2015, 07:46:00 PM

Thanks for doing this, Josh! Did anyone else check out their web site? There are quite a few different models from which to choose.

Both 1 & 2 are especially nice so either one would work for me. But hey, I'd take 3 as well. I wouldn't be picky! ;)

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Gordo in OZ on November 18, 2015, 08:15:13 AM

Heavens these are really works of art. I could not decide between the Celtic or the Abalone. I want them both  :)

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Redwood Tree on November 18, 2015, 08:49:18 AM

Very nice, JJ put me in for the 1) abalone / gold 2) Celtic Koa
 Thanks much

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: TD2 on November 19, 2015, 07:57:48 AM

1st choice Koa
2nd Celtic Knot

Thanks Thalia!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: etzeppy on November 19, 2015, 03:24:02 PM

Nice.

1st Choice is 3. "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Inlay"
2nd Choice is 2. "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Celtic Knot Engraved Inlay"

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Antigen on November 20, 2015, 04:45:41 PM

Thanks.  ;D

Choice 1: Black with koa
Choice 2: Gold with abalone

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: flaggerphil on November 22, 2015, 05:04:00 PM

I'm in...and thanks!

Preferences...

Black with koa
Dragon inlay
Celtic inlay

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: oatordeal on November 23, 2015, 06:38:32 AM

This is awesome! I'm in! Choices would be, 1. Gold satin - dragon and 2. black chrome - koa

Thanks Josh and Thalia capos  8) 8) 8)

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: MTLeonard on November 23, 2015, 08:40:07 AM

Thanks! Satin Gold for me

Either of the black is fine too.

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: 800rate on November 24, 2015, 07:03:43 PM

Please add me to your list.  And thanks for the contest giveaway.

1. Satin Gold Finish with Dragon Abalone Inlay
2. Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Celtic Knot Engraved Inlay
3. Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Inlay

Thanks again,

Ray

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: kbraker on November 26, 2015, 07:29:34 PM

Plain Koa
Celtic Koa

Thank you.

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Jersey tuning on November 27, 2015, 12:11:01 AM

1. Dragon abalone
2. Celtic Knot
3. Koa

Thanks
Mark K.

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: DavidG on November 27, 2015, 12:33:19 AM

Beautiful capos! 
#1 Koa Celtic pattern
#2 Koa

 

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: slaytallica on November 29, 2015, 05:09:00 PM

Wow very generous! I'm In!!

My Order Choice

1-Black Chrome with the Koa
2-Gold Dragon Abalone
3-Chrome Celtic

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: GtrGuy on November 30, 2015, 04:41:03 PM

First choice  "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Celtic Knot Engraved Inlay"
Second choice  "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Inlay"

Thanks!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: kcnbys on November 30, 2015, 09:37:57 PM

Count me in.
1. celtic knot
2. koa

Thanks!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: varpa on December 02, 2015, 12:40:25 PM

Thanks for the contest.   My choices are:
1. "Satin Gold Finish with Dragon Abalone Inlay"
2. "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Celtic Knot Engraved Inlay"

Ok, same order as listed, but thats what I like.

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: MRLee on December 02, 2015, 02:04:22 PM

I would be interested - very nice!

1) Celtic Knot Engraved Inlay
2) Dragon Abalone Inlay
3) Hawaiian Koa Inlay

Thanks! 

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: All Together on December 02, 2015, 05:42:17 PM

Wow, these look very nice! To my ears, these are my preferences:

1. "Black Chrome Finish with Hawaiian Koa Inlay"
2. "Satin Gold Finish with Dragon Abalone Inlay"

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on December 11, 2015, 08:57:05 PM

Friendly bump  ;D

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: greg947 on December 11, 2015, 09:53:07 PM

Thanks for this opportunity!

First choice: Celtic Knot
Second choice: Koa

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Warddix on December 12, 2015, 07:06:55 AM

Thanks so much, Thalia!
First choice - Celtic knot
Second - satin gold.
Thanks!

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: oldwasichu on December 12, 2015, 10:25:43 AM

Count me in, too.
1st choice - koa knot
2nd choice - abalone

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: Blue97FXSTC on December 13, 2015, 01:14:50 PM

Great contest, please count me in.
1. Celtic Knot
2. Abalone
Thanks to JJR & Thalia.

Title: Re: Thanks Thalia Capos!!! THREE capos to give away! Contest runs through Dec 13th!
Post by: jjrpilot-admin on December 14, 2015, 08:13:49 AM

Winners will be announced shortly!!