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Capos For Electric Guitars

Capodastros are commonly called Capos for obvious reasons. While Capos are not an essential electric guitar accessory, many guitarists find them very useful. A guitar capo is a clamp that you put on different guitar frets to alter the pitch of the open strings. Every fret on the guitar is a half step, so if you put the capo on the first fret, the open strings will sound a semi-tone higher than they otherwise would. This changes the key of a song much easier than normal. Good Capos hold down all strings evenly. If the pressure is too high then it will make the notes sharper in pitch, affecting the tuning. If the pressure is too low a buzzing sound will come from the string. Capos can be either flat or curved, but for the purpose of an electric guitar you will need to use the curved models. It is best to buy a metal Capo, as those made of metal are more durable. It is also best to find a Capo that is quick and easy to use and that they engage and release smoothly. Below is a sample of Capos available. For more examples of Capos, use the power search on the left hand side of this page.

Dunlop Johnny Cash Guitar Capo Curved In a career that spanned almost 5 decades, Johnny Cash gave us more than 100 records and dozens of hit singles. And he did it all with the simple, powerful honesty that would become his trademark. The Cash Capo embodies the qualities that made the Man a legend. Inspired by Cash's trusty Victor Capo, this black model is rugged and durable, with solid, cast-bronze construction for increased mass and sustain. Its precise worm gear adjustment provides even pressure across your strings for excellent tuning stability and it repositions easily.

Shubb Resophonic Guitar Capo Based on the same mechanics as the regular Shubb guitar capo. Locks solidly to the neck for great tone. Aligns by feeling the fret, not by eye. The easiest and best sounding capo ever put on a resonator.

Kyser KGEB Quick-Change Electric 6-String Capo Black It can be repositioned with just one hand, and it can be moved without altering your tuning. This model is engineered for the narrower necks and lighter string gauges of electric guitars. It provides the same player-friendly performance as the standard model but exerts less string tension.

Artemis Editions The Guitarist's Guide to the Capo (Book/CD) The capo is one of the most useful devices ever invented for guitarists. Whether you're a capo novice or a pro looking for new ideas, this book will have you clamping your way to guitar heaven in no time! It covers: choosing your capo, with a listing of the benefits and drawback of all the most popular brands; essential capo effects; capos and tunings; advanced techniques; and much more. Fully illustrated with over 100 photos and diagrams, the book also includes a CD with 64 tracks demonstrating the cool sounds you can make with a capo.

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