Capo or guitar capo, Italian for Capotasto. Grab your guitar, squeeze and deploy the capo on the third fret, virtually moving the nut to the third fret.
Finding A Replacement Capotasto
Fender, D’Addario or Kyser
Gear – Capo (Capotasto)
20 mins a day, now includes a capo.
I’ve checked all around the shop, the office, and the home etc. Everywhere. As you know from the post title, I had to find a replacement Sweetwater – D’Addario arrives and we are back in business. For those who need more information on the guitar clamp, the clamping mechanism is in use when a player places the capo on a desired fret to ‘shorten’ the fretboard, bringing the nut to the higher number frets. Ideally, we picked this one up, for both acoustic and 6-string electric guitars.
Quickly, I’d like to note the missing accessory. The original is somewhere around the house, but it is noted here – the Sweetwater – Kyser. A great piece of kit, black, easy to use for those of you who might want to start practicing with a capo. Both are great capo options the Sweetwater – D’Addario or Sweetwater – Kyser, get yourself one today.
If you’re looking for other guitar accessories, give this a shot – @GuitarZoom 20 mins a day, might be your; ticket to guitar stardom.
While you’re shopping those of you who refinish, build or part out guitar builds… or looking at improving your guitar acumen with a capo. It’s important to set the action or correct the truss rod in those guitars (acoustic, electric, bass and classical guitars) that have them (which is most). That said, be sure to check out what’s called luthier gauges for quick and easy measurements and action changes. A nice-to-have, this hand tool is a great addition for those who maintain their guitar or bass arsenal.
Fix String Height; Guitar Action
Stew Mac Gauges
Tech | Tools – Luthier Tools
Luthier Tools; Gauges
Someday, I’ll learn I’m not much of a luthier, but I do build, tinker and repair my own. I recently completed my first DIY build, using a premade body and genuine guitar parts – EMG Tele Pickup Set, Fender Telecaster neck and Wilkinson tuners. Now, I’m venturing into higher quality builds, like an American Tele body with full US-made parts for an American Parts Tele. As I work on these projects, I realize that I’ll need some gauges. These luthier gauges seem like they could be useful to have around. They are defintely worth the investment if you’re working on installing new quality tuners or building a fresh guitar.
If you’re in need of quality DIY guitar parts, I recommend checking out eBay, Stewmac, or Amazon a peek. They offer a variety of wood selections, premiere quality, American-made stock necks, and more. With the right tools and skills, you can fully fabricate, build and play a new guitar in just a few days (minus sanding and glue time). It’s a wild concept, but it’s possible. Speaking of gauges, this handy gauge set can help you adjust the action on both acoustic and electric guitars. Ultimately, the string height will determine the pressure needed to play a note or chord. This gauge set is a great option for DIY builds, parts builds or working on pre-made guitar stock from the Stewmac shop. While you’re shopping, be sure to check out what’s called a capo or capotasto, for quick and easy scale changes. A nice-to-have, this hand tool or accessory is a great addition to your learning arsenal, allowing you to alter your guitar’s scale in seconds and enhance your guitar skills.
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