Patent ID: 9293120
Filing Date: 2016-03-22
CPC Classification: G10D

Claim Text:
1. A capo element for use with a fretted stringed musical instrument having a fretboard surface containing a plurality of frets and at least one string stretched between two points to provide a vibrational length of string that overlies the plurality of frets on the fretboard surface, the capo element comprising: a body having a top and a base, a groove in the top of the body, which groove is configured to accommodate and mechanically secure the string part of the way along its length, wherein the groove has a width that is configured to prevent vibration of the string beyond the capo element and selectively set the vibrational length of the string to be between one of the two points and the capo element, and an adhesive on the base of the body that can secure the capo element to the fretboard at the desired position.