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BAD DESIGN: KYSER GUITAR CAPO
By Nate Stroup
INTRODUCTION
A “capo” bars the frets of a guitar shortening the length of the strings
“Quick Change” capo invented in 1981 by Milton Kyser
Kyser Musical Products produce over 100,000 capos a year
Worlds most popular capo
PROBLEMS WITH KYSER DESIGN
Different guitars have different sized necks
Capo pushes down on the strings
-could damage neck-puts strings out of
tune Overpriced – around $20
The spring lever is the main flaw in the Kyser “Quick Change” design.
A redesigned adjustable spring would allow for for a more adaptable capo for different guitars. Less overall body size and different materials could reduce costs.
THE NEW CAPO DESIGN
Pros Compatible with virtually
any guitar Will not damage guitar Will not put guitar out of
tune Lower price tag
THE NEW CAPO DESIGNCons More moving parts Slimmer design and use
of different materials could affect durability
WORKS CITED Pictures
o http://www.nigelbaird.com/kyser_quick_change_capo.jpg (slide 1)o http://www.boutiquemusicinc.com/e-store/images/Kyser/KG6prod.gif
(slide 2)o http://www.guitarlessonworld.com/resources/images/guitarcircle.jpg
(slide 6)o http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3463901248_e27761a9ee.jpg?v=0
(slide 7)
Informationo http://www.window.state.tx.us/comptrol/fnotes/fn1005/capo.html (slide
2)