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Bad Design: Kyser Guitar Capo

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.

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Bad Design: Kyser Guitar Capo

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  1. Bad Design: Kyser Guitar Capo By Nate Stroup

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. The spring lever is the main flaw in the Kyser “Quick Change” design.

  5. 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.

  6. The New Capo Design Pros Compatible with virtually any guitar Will not damage guitar Will not put guitar out of tune Lower price tag

  7. The New Capo Design Cons More moving parts Slimmer design and use of different materials could affect durability

  8. Works Cited • Pictures • http://www.nigelbaird.com/kyser_quick_change_capo.jpg (slide 1) • http://www.boutiquemusicinc.com/e-store/images/Kyser/KG6prod.gif (slide 2) • http://www.guitarlessonworld.com/resources/images/guitarcircle.jpg (slide 6) • http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3463901248_e27761a9ee.jpg?v=0 (slide 7) • Information • http://www.window.state.tx.us/comptrol/fnotes/fn1005/capo.html (slide 2)

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