Solid construction, attractive nickel finish. The locking mechanism creates a stable, strong connection; the thumbscrew feels good in the hand and makes adjustments easy. Pressure is great across all six strings, providing clear-as-a-bell tones, great for fingerstyle. The guitar stayed in tune over several songs, with the capo anywhere on the neck from the second fret to the 10th. The Black Mountain Capo is absolutely the best capo I've owned in over 40 years of playing.