Detail 01
Spring-loaded clamp
Squeeze and slide with one hand. Tension is fixed, so you cannot dial pressure down on a low-action neck.
Product detailSKU #1274034478703
D'AddarioPW-CP-07 NS Capo Lite
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Lightweight spring capo for six-string acoustic or electric. For players who want one-handed changes mid-song without spending much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Moving keys quickly between songs in a live set
- Singers matching guitar keys to their vocal range
- A cheap spare to leave in a gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical guitars with flat, wide fingerboards
- Players wanting adjustable tension to fine-tune pressure
- 12-strings and other wide-neck instruments
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
Lite build
Less mass hanging off the neck, so less pull on tuning and less weight when parked behind the nut.
Detail 03
NS design lineage
D'Addario's NS capos are built around a narrow profile that clears your fretting hand behind the capo.
Detail 04
Curved pad
Matches a standard radiused fingerboard. Flat-board classical necks will fret out or buzz on the outer strings.
Detail 05
$12.99
Entry-level pricing. Expect the rubber pad to compress over a few years of daily use.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your fingerboard radius. Flat classical necks need a flat-pad capo.
- 02Fixed spring tension can pull strings sharp on necks with high action.
- 03Retune after clamping, especially above the fifth fret.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on an electric guitar?
Yes. Standard six-string electric necks are radiused and narrow, which is what this capo is shaped for.
02Does it pull the guitar out of tune?
It can. Spring capos apply fixed pressure, and pressing strings down stretches them slightly. Check tuning after you clamp it.
03Can I use it on a 12-string?
No. Twelve-string necks are wider than this capo's clamping range.
04Can I put it on and take it off one-handed?
Yes. That is the point of a spring design — squeeze the handles, slide, release.
