The Guitar Capo
Oct 25, 2009 capo
A capo is a device designed to temporaily barre a fret on a stringed instrument. The first capos appeared 17th century Italy.
Traditional capos use a metal bar with an elastic loop.
Today, there are several newer designs, and the clamping type capos can be used to keep one or more strings open.
Kyser Quick-Change Capo 6-String Blue
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Canadian Acoustic Guitars
Oct 8, 2009 Canadian
Canada has a large and vibrant acoustic guitar industry. In addition to the small boutique shops, there are Canadian acoustic guitar manufacturers that export their guitars to several countries.
Here is a guide to Canadian acoustic guitar manufacturers.
Beardsell Guitars
Allan Beardsell specializes in acoustic and electric 6 string guitars. He also custom builds mandolins, mando-cellos, half-size and [...]
