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Anonymous
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| posted: 6/7/2005 at 9:06:36 PM ET
I bought a metal capo last week and I tried it out on the acoustic steel string guitar an it makes it sound horrible when I play with it on. Is there any way I should be using it. What kind of songs can you play with it.
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bradshaw
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6/7/2005 | posted: 6/7/2005 at 9:12:05 PM ET
The capo you got is it a clamp on one or one that you can tighten? Would it make it sound better if you had a different kind?
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Anonymous
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| posted: 6/7/2005 at 9:12:39 PM ET
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The capo you got is it a clamp on one or one that you can tighten? Would it make it sound better if you had a different kind?
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 imnidiot
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3/28/2005 | posted: 6/7/2005 at 10:35:36 PM ET
There are basicly three types of capos. There is a spring tension type that is squeezed open and placed behind the desired fret,( capoI II III etc.), and then released. This is probably the best type, because it can be placed on the head when not in use. The second type is a swing bar with a curved felted back having an adjustable screw. If the clamp isn't tightened properly, it will cause the strings to buzz. The third type is a bar with an elastic strap which goes around the back of the neck with several holes to tighten the bar. If the tension isn't right, the strings will buzz. I prefer the spring tension type because it is a positive lock on the fret and very easy to move or remove. All manufacturers recommend placing the capo as close to the desired fret as possible, but I prefer to keep the capo back a little, ( as long as it doesn't put the guitar out of tune), because some chords such as a B7th can be difficult to finger if the capo is against the fret. It sounds as if you have a tension problem. The main purpose for the capo is that some chords are easier to play in the capoed position. It can also be used to play harmony chords, or chords in a higher octave. I hope thi helps with your problem.
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Anonymous
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| posted: 6/7/2005 at 11:08:50 PM ET
Thank you very much. I don't rally know a lot about guitars yet. I have another question. Do you want to tune your guitar before putting on the capo to play with or do you tune the guitar with the capo on?
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imnidiot
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3/28/2005 | posted: 6/7/2005 at 11:59:37 PM ET
Tune the guitar first. After putting the capo on .re-check the tuning. I sometimes have a problem being in perfect tune when playing at church, as temperature changes affect the organ and piano, and sometimes the organ and piano aren't always in tune to each other, so it is necessary to make adjustments on the guitar. I sometimes have to be slightly out of tune if certain notes on the piano or organ are out It's a delicate balance, and a challenge sometimes to say the least. I try not to use the capo whenever possible. Keep at it, and good luck.
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