Yes, those suggestions about re-bending the bar, replacing the rubber and adding padding on the back might make the Hamilton less of a monster, though they won't decrease the size and weight. Doesn't say much for a product that it needs all that work before it does the job it's supposed to, though. I've always found it easy to set up the screw on Shubbs so they don't need re-adjusting up and down the neck, which means they work perfectly within minutes of purchase. They win hands down on size, weight, appearance, convenience and likelihood of damage to your neck. And your guitar's!!