{"product_id":"roosebeck-capo-mountain-dulcimer-rosewood-lacewood","title":"Roosebeck Capo for Mountain Dulcimer, Rosewood \u0026 Lacewood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"rb-badges\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eRosewood \u0026amp; Lacewood\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eBrass Screw\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eSemi-Gloss Finish\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"rb-badge\"\u003eAdjustable Opening\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-audience\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mountain dulcimer players who want to change keys or modes without retuning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-tagline\"\u003eA simple, beautifully made wooden capo for changing keys on the fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"rb-intro\"\u003eA capo is the fastest way to change keys on a mountain dulcimer without retuning. Clamp it to the fretboard at any fret, and every open string is raised in pitch by that interval. This Roosebeck capo is built from rosewood with a contrasting lacewood inlay, finished with a semi-gloss polish, and tightened with a brass thumbscrew. Adjustable opening fits standard mountain dulcimer necks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav\"\u003e\n\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn active\" data-panel=\"dmhcr-use\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmhcr-design\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/button\u003e \u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmhcr-specs\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-nav-row2\"\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"rb-acc-btn\" data-panel=\"dmhcr-box\"\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper open\" id=\"dmhcr-use\" style=\"max-height: 600px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChange Keys and Modes Without Retuning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the capo on the fretboard immediately behind the fret you want to capo at, then tighten the brass thumbscrew until the strings are firmly held against the fret. Every open string is now raised in pitch. Capo at the 1st fret to play in E (from DAD tuning), at the 3rd fret to play in F, and so on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor modal players, the capo is also a way to access different modes from the same tuning. Capo at the 3rd fret of DAD and you're in mixolydian mode without changing a single tuner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip for buzz-free use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the capo as close to the fret as possible without sitting on top of it. Tighten only enough to seat the strings firmly. Over-tightening can pull notes sharp.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmhcr-design\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWood Construction with a Brass Screw\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capo body is made from rosewood and lacewood, finished in semi-gloss for a refined feel. The brass thumbscrew adjusts smoothly and gives you precise pressure control. Opening dimensions range from 1⅛ inches to 1⅝ inches, which fits standard mountain dulcimer necks (the Grace, Wildwood, and Emma all measure 1.25 inches at the nut).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-callout\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional grip upgrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some players add small leather pads to the inside of the capo to prevent any wood-on-wood contact and add a softer grip on the strings. A quick mod that some find improves long-term feel.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmhcr-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"rb-specs-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosewood and lacewood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass thumbscrew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-gloss\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1⅛ inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1⅝ inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.88 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel-wrapper\" id=\"dmhcr-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-acc-panel\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Roosebeck capo, ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-box-items\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rb-box-tag\"\u003eMountain Dulcimer Capo\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rb-cta\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHave questions about this accessory?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mountain-dulcimers\"\u003ebrowse all Mountain Dulcimers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Roosebeck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45088632242312,"sku":"DMHCR","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/1080\/6920\/files\/Roosebeck_Capo_for_Mountain_Dulcimer_Rosewood_Lacewood_DMHCR.jpg?v=1778606222","url":"https:\/\/roosebeck.com\/products\/roosebeck-capo-mountain-dulcimer-rosewood-lacewood","provider":"Roosebeck","version":"1.0","type":"link"}