Harley Benton HBCA-K Acoustic/Electric Capo

Most steel acoustic guitars and electric guitars have a slightly arched fingerboard. Anyone who then uses an ill-suited capo with a flat supporting surface will most likely have problems with rattling and buzzing of strings on one side of the fingerboard. To ensure that the capo applies equal pressure to all strings, the supporting surface of the capo must also be slightly curved. Such is the case with the Harley Benton HBCA-K, and that makes this capo well suited for steel-string acoustic guitars and electric guitars. By the way, the length of the supporting surface is wide enough for guitars with wide necks, such as 7-string electric guitars or 12-string steel-string guitars.

One hand is all you need to attach and remove the capo: You press the levers together with a little pressure and can thus quickly bring the capo into position. The metal spring does the rest, providing sufficient pressure to push the strings down onto the fret even on 12-string guitars. A quick tip: If the guitar sounds out of tune after attaching the capo, it is usually due to a problem with the guitar's string action, often caused by a nut that is too high. Here, applying pressure to the strings has the same effect as bending them. If this is the case, it is a clear sign that the guitar needs a professional setup, which will then have a positive effect on the playing feel even without a capo.

The capo is made of sturdy metal. On top of that, all areas that touch the wooden surface of the guitar are made of rubber to protect the instrument from damage. The area that presses down on the fingerboard, the short area that is in contact with the back of the neck, and also the lateral anchor point for the neck are made of rubber. While the rubber is sufficiently hard not to wear off, it is also soft enough to provide ample space for a good grip.