While partial capos maintain fretboard geometry, they unfortunately block access to parts of your fingerboard. The most common single-purpose partial capos clamp either five outer strings or three inner strings, though lesser-known ones can clamp one, two, or four. They change the landscape of fingerboard possibilities in much the same way as altered tunings, though they can be used in a way that does not change the fretboard’s geometry the way that retuning does. Partial capos are the new kids on the block, and like their name suggests, they clamp fewer strings to the fretboard than full capos do. ![]() The vast majority of capos used by players and available on the market are this type. Partial Capoįull capos all do the same musical job: shorten all strings across the fingerboard, allowing you to sing and play in different keys. Reversible Strap Yoke Spider Spring Loaded Partial Side attach Full Full Capo vs. Here is a breakdown of things to consider when choosing the right capo for your needs. There isn’t a single “best” capo that does everything perfectly for every player, and your favorite go-to capo will likely change a number of times over your life. Luckily, capos are not super-expensive, and since they rarely wear out or break, many of us end up with our own mini-collection. Ideally, there should be capo stores at the mall, or an old-fashioned Capo Man vendor who brings his cart through your village with every kind of capo for you to try and buy. It would be impossible to test every capo on all of your guitars for looks, compatibility, or problems. They are valuable tools for changing the tuning of your guitar, and as such, you should learn how to use a capo and not view them as “cheaters.” ![]() ![]() From the May/June 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY HARVEY REIDĬapos have been around almost as long as guitars, and for such a simple device, there are a surprising number of brands, types, and subtle factors involved in choosing one.
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