Detail 01
3-string bar
Clamps a subset of strings, so the rest ring open. That is the whole point of this capo.
Product detailSKU #1273887995355
KyserShort Cut 3-String Acoustic Guitar Capo Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A short-bar Kyser capo that clamps only three strings, letting you capo part of the neck for partial-chord voicings on acoustic guitar.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Open-string drones under fretted chords in altered tunings
- Fingerstyle players chasing DADGAD-like voicings in standard tuning
- Songwriters who want unusual chord shapes without retuning
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing a normal full-neck capo — this covers three strings
- Players who only strum standard open chords
- Electric players; this is shaped for acoustic necks
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
Quick-Change spring clamp
One-handed on and off mid-song, and it parks on the headstock when not in use.
Detail 03
Acoustic-profile pad
Curved to match a steel-string acoustic radius, so pressure sits evenly across the strings it covers.
Detail 04
Spring tension, not a screw
No tension dial. Clamp force is fixed, which is fast but gives you no adjustment if strings buzz.
Detail 05
Black finish
Stays visually quiet against a dark fingerboard on stage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Placement matters — which three strings it covers changes the chord entirely
- 02Nothing included beyond the capo itself
- 03Fixed spring pressure can pull thin strings slightly sharp; check tuning after clamping
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this as a regular capo?
No. The bar only spans three strings, so the remaining strings stay open. For standard capo use across all six strings, get a full-width model.
02Which three strings does it cover?
Whichever three you position it over — you can clamp the bass side or the treble side depending on the voicing you want.
03Will it fit an electric guitar?
It is built for acoustic neck profiles. On an electric's flatter, narrower neck the pad geometry will not seat as cleanly.
04Does it work on a 12-string?
It is specified for standard acoustic guitar. A 12-string's doubled courses and wider string spacing are outside what this short bar is shaped for.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
