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Capo
Also called: guitar capo
A clamp that presses the strings against the fretboard to raise the pitch. If you hear buzzing, first check that it sits close to the fret, how hard it presses, and the guitar's setup.
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When you'd need this
- I want to raise the key of a song
- I get buzzing when I put the capo on
Measure and check before you buy
- Guitar type (acoustic, classical)
- Clamp style
- Fretboard shape
- Neck width where it goes
- Usable width of the capo