Detail 01
Curved pad
Matches the arc of a radiused fretboard, so outer strings get the same pressure as the middle ones.
Product detailSKU #1274228082484
DunlopTrigger Curved Guitar Capo - Nickel
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Spring-loaded capo for curved-radius fretboards. Clamps and moves one-handed, which is why it turns up on so many gigging players' headstocks.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Live sets with key changes between or mid-song
- Steel-string acoustics and electrics with a radiused fretboard
- Players who want one-handed on-and-off without retuning tension
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical and flamenco guitars with flat fingerboards
- Players wanting adjustable clamping pressure per fret
- 12-string or wide-neck instruments beyond the trigger's jaw span
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
Trigger/spring action
Squeeze to open, release to clamp. No thumbscrew to dial in, so placement is fast but pressure is fixed.
Detail 03
Nickel finish
Plated metal body rather than painted, so it wears at contact points instead of chipping.
Detail 04
Single fixed spring tension
Consistent from fret to fret, but on a very low-action neck it can pull notes slightly sharp.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm your fretboard is radiused, not flat — the flat-board version is separate
- 02Check tuning after clamping; spring capos can sharpen the wound strings
- 03Place it just behind the fret, not on top of it, to avoid buzz
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my classical guitar?
No. This is the curved model, shaped for radiused steel-string fretboards. Classical guitars have flat fingerboards and need a flat capo.
02Can I use it on a bass?
It's built for guitar necks. Bass necks are wider and thicker, so the jaw span and spring pressure are not a reliable match.
03Does it go sharp?
It can, especially on light strings or low action. Check tuning after you clamp, and don't press it down harder than needed.
04Can I move it with one hand while playing?
Yes. Squeeze the trigger, slide, release. That one-handed action is the main reason to pick this over a screw-type capo.
