Patent ID: 6635813
Filing Date: 2003-10-21
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
A capo for use with a stringed instrument havinga plurality of strings and a neck, said neck comprising a fingerboard and a back, said capo comprising: a string engaging arm that is adapted to extend across the fingerboard above the strings and in use press against the strings; a clamping arm that is adapted, in use, to extend across and engage the back of the neck; a pivotal connection to pivotally interconnect the clamping arm to the string engaging arm at a position along said arms that is arranged, in use, to be adjacent said neck such that the arms can be pivoted relative to each other in order to, in use, fit and clamp the strings and neck between said arms; and a releasable locking mechanism which is operable to selectively lock and unlock the pivotal connection and the relative pivotal movement of the clamping arm and string engaging arm at least in a particular direction, the locking mechanism automatically adjusting to the thickness of the neck each time the capo is repositioned.