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Classical-specific
The bar is flat, matching a classical fingerboard's flat radius so every string gets equal pressure.
Product detailSKU #1274034478864
D'AddarioNS Classical Guitar Capo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Capo built for classical guitars. Handles the flat fingerboard and wide nut that standard steel-string capos don't fit properly.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Nylon-string classical or flamenco players changing keys
- Wide-neck guitars a standard capo won't span
- Flat-radius fretboards needing even pressure across strings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Steel-string acoustics with a curved fingerboard
- Electric players — the neck profile is wrong
- Anyone wanting a one-hand squeeze clamp for fast changes
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.
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Wide nut clearance
Spans the broader classical neck; a steel-string capo often runs out of bar before the low E.
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NS design
D'Addario's adjustable-tension line — you set the clamping force rather than accepting a fixed spring pressure.
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Adjustable tension
Nylon strings go sharp easily under too much pressure. Dialing tension down keeps the guitar in tune when capoed.
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$21.99
Above spring-clamp capo money, which buys the tension adjustment and correct classical geometry.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Won't work well on a radiused steel-string neck — buzzing or dead strings
- 02Tension needs dialing in the first time; it's not grab-and-go
- 03Measure your neck width at the fret you capo most
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a steel-string acoustic?
It's built for flat classical fingerboards. On a radiused steel-string neck the flat bar won't press the middle strings evenly, so expect buzzing.
02Why does a classical guitar need a different capo?
Two reasons: the fingerboard is flat rather than curved, and the neck is wider. A standard capo is shaped for the opposite of both.
03Will it pull my guitar out of tune?
Nylon strings sharp up under excess clamping force. The adjustable tension lets you use the minimum pressure that frets cleanly, which is how you avoid that.
04Can I move it quickly between songs?
It's a screw-tension design, not a one-hand spring clamp. Once tension is set you can reposition it, but it's slower than a squeeze capo.
