Partial capo to cover half the fingerboard

[constant mesh]

I was just asked to design a partial capo to cover only the E, A and D strings. Is there anything out there already?

I was thinking maybe taking a Dunlop trigger type and splitting the rubber padding. Or do the same with the C-clamp style. The overhang worries my the most because I think the capo will want to dip toward the treble side and not leave enough wiggle room for the uncapo'd strings to vibrate freely. An extension that would go past the treble side on top and bottom pieces and would lay on each other to lock in place is one idea, but it is important for the guitar to stay reasonable playable in the registers before the capo on uncapo'd strings too.

The thing has to be 100% removable. The traditional methods of hammering hooks into the fretboard like done on banjos wouldn't work here, he is not a gentle player and would probably rip his fingertips. Plus it's a 12-string guitar which only makes matters worse.

Thanks!

 

[Funkfingers]

Re: Partial capo to cover half the fingerboard

Partial capos exist. Some even have interchangeable pads so that the user can select which strings are held down and which remain open.

 

[GuitarStv]

Re: Partial capo to cover half the fingerboard

Just get a regular Dunlop capo with rubber on the bottom and cut off the rubber bit where the strings you want to let free sit. I had a buddy who did this. Might not work for high action acoustics though.

 

[constant mesh]

Re: Partial capo to cover half the fingerboard

There's another thing now. He wants a capo that would only extend to the D string and no more, so I would have to cut off the top plate too. I am worried because these aren't that cheap to just grab one and hacksaw it in half and then they prove they are not working.

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

Re: Partial capo to cover half the fingerboard

Abort!!!

 

[Bludave]

Re: Partial capo to cover half the fingerboard

Kysyer makes what is called the "short cut" capo. I use them quite frequently on my acoustic. I use a full capo on the 2nd fret and the partial on the 4th fret. But the short cut capo clamps the 5th 4th & 3rd string. If you are looking for a capo that cllamps E,A,D (6,5,4) This is the short cut capo

You could just purchase a full capo & cut it to the desired length.

 

[Johnny the Kid]

Re: Partial capo to cover half the fingerboard

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/creative-tunings-universal-capo--spidercapo

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[SkiyeSounds]

Re: Partial capo to cover half the fingerboard

bingo^^

SpiderCapo is where it's at. have 3, 2 with sets of the harmonic glove things. genius device. can buy direct too now - www.spidercapo.com

 

[crusty philtrum]

Re: Partial capo to cover half the fingerboard

Here's a list of what's around at the moment with comments (seems like the Spider can't handle 12-strings)

http://www.partialcapo.com/devices.htm

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