Johnny Marr’s G7th Performance 1 Capo

Johnny began using a G7th capo in the late 2000s, likely the Performance 1 model based on the timing and design. This version was eventually replaced by the Performance 2 and 3 models, released in 2014 and 2019 (you can check out our review of version 3 here: G7th Performance 3 Art Capo Review).

Interestingly, Marr always places his G7th capo upside down. This could be to give him extra space for his thumb, as he often plays with it reaching over the fretboard.

Another possible reason Johnny might use his capo upside down could be to prevent interference with his hand position when playing certain chord shapes. Since the G7th capo has a bulkier design on one side, flipping it might help him keep his grip smooth and consistent across different frets, especially for complex fingerings. Additionally, an upside-down position might reduce any unwanted muting or buzzing if he’s using particularly low action or likes to position the capo closer to the fret wire.