| 摘要 |
<p>A capo, for use with a stringed instrument such as a guitar, comprising a clamping bar 10 to extend across a finger board over the strings and a pliable strap 11 arranged to extend around the neck. In order to join open ends of the clamping bar 10 and strap 11 a fastening means 14 is provided, preferably in the form of a threaded shaft 15 that abuts against a groove or notch 21 in the clamping bar. To reduce friction and thereby enable smooth movement of the strap against the instrument neck an inside surface 20 of the pliable strap is made from or coated with a non-stick material, such as polyurethane or PTFE. Preferably the clamping bar and strap are made substantially in one piece from plastic, such as glass-filled nylon, where the thickness is varied to give rigidity or flexibility/resilience where required. The strap, and any other instrument facing portion of the capo, may include a resilient elastomeric material for providing a cushioning effect against the stringed instrument.</p> |
