Capos

A capo shortens the vibrating length of the strings and lets you play in another key without changing familiar chord shapes. Choose it for the instrument type, fretboard width and radius, and the number of strings. The right model should press every string evenly without getting in the way of your fretting hand.

For most six-string instruments with steel strings, browse acoustic and electric guitar capos. A wider, flatter classical fretboard needs a classical guitar capo, while a twelve-string guitar requires even pressure across every string pair.

A smaller ukulele neck needs a matching width, so choose from ukulele capos. Before buying, compare your instrument dimensions with the stated application of the capo.