Detail 01
Screw-type tension
You dial in only as much pressure as the strings need. Too much bends strings sharp; this lets you stop short of that.
Product detailSKU #1274034478858
D'AddarioNS Aluminum Screw Type Capo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A screw-tension capo for six-string guitar. The thumbscrew sets clamping pressure by hand, so you tune out buzzing instead of living with a spring's fixed squeeze.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players whose spring capos pull chords sharp
- Acoustic or electric with standard-radius fretboards
- Studio and recording where intonation under the capo matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Fast mid-song capo changes — the screw takes seconds to set
- Classical guitars with flat, wide necks
- Players who want one-handed on-and-off convenience
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Aluminum construction
Light enough that it doesn't pull the neck or unbalance the guitar when clamped high up.
Detail 03
Curved pad
Matches a radiused fretboard, so middle strings get the same pressure as outer ones and don't buzz.
Detail 04
$21.99
Above spring-clamp money, below boutique. You're paying for the adjustment, not for materials.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Retune after clamping — any capo shifts pitch slightly
- 02Set tension just past buzz-free; over-tightening pulls chords sharp
- 03Not a quick-change design; plan capo moves between songs
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will it work on a 12-string?
It's built for six-string guitar. A 12-string's extra string pressure and wider spacing are outside what this is designed to clamp evenly.
02Why is my guitar sharp with a capo on?
Too much clamping pressure bends strings toward the fret. Back the screw off until you reach the least tension that plays cleanly, then tune.
03Can I switch it fast between songs?
Not really. The screw needs turning to release and reset, so it's better for a fixed key across a song than mid-song changes.
04Does it fit electric and acoustic?
Yes, both, provided the neck has a standard curved fretboard. Flat classical fingerboards are the main exception.
