What is the purpose of using a capo on an acoustic guitar?
A capo is an odd looking device that works sort of like a vise that’s spring loaded. To place the capo on the neck of your guitar, grip the two handles with your thumb on the lower handle and your index and middle finger on the other handle. When you force the two handles together, this opens the “mouth” of the capo and allows you to place it on the neck of your guitar at whatever fret you select. The top “jaw” of the capo clamps down on the strings and fretboard of the guitar, while the lower “jaw” clamps down on the back of the neck. When placing the capo on the neck, you must open the “mouth” wide and release the handles very gently so the strings don’t bend and the tuning of your guitar is not affected. If you apply the capo correctly, your guitar will be in tune just as if you were playing it in the standard open configuration. The top “jaw” of the capo usually has a rubber strip that protects your fretboard, while the bottom “jaw” also has a protective rubber cover to prevent sca
