Detail 01
Aluminum construction
Lighter than brass or steel, so less weight hangs off the neck and headstock balance shifts less.
Product detailSKU #1274115043420
ShubbLightwieght Aluminum Capo for Steel String Guitar
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Aluminum capo for steel-string acoustic and electric guitars. For players who want a light, low-cost clamp that stays out of the way.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Steel-string acoustic players moving keys between songs mid-set
- Guitarists who dislike the added headstock weight of brass capos
- A first capo, or a spare to leave in a gig bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical or nylon-string guitars with wide, flat fingerboards
- Banjo, mandolin, or 12-string necks outside standard guitar width
- Players wanting one-hand slap-on repositioning between chords
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
Built for steel-string guitar
Sized for the neck width and fingerboard radius of a standard steel-string, not a flat classical board.
Detail 03
Screw-adjusted clamping pressure
You set tension once for your guitar instead of relying on a fixed spring, which reduces sharping.
Detail 04
Rubber contact sleeve
Presses strings without marking the fingerboard or frets, and needs replacing eventually if it hardens.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Capo only. No strings, picks, or case included.
- 02Expect to dial in tension the first time; too tight pulls notes sharp.
- 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. Electric necks use steel strings and similar neck widths, so it clamps fine. It is sized for steel-string guitars, not classical necks.
02Does it go sharp when I clamp it?
Only if overtightened. Set the screw so the strings just fret cleanly, then check tuning. Aluminum keeps the clamp light on the neck.
03Can I use it on a classical guitar?
No. Classical fingerboards are wider and flatter than what this is shaped for, so pressure will be uneven across the strings.
04Aluminum or brass?
Aluminum is lighter, so it changes neck balance less and is easier to move around. Brass adds mass with no playing advantage for most guitarists.
