“I recently ordered a spider capo and I'm really enjoy it a lot. This is something I have been looking for for years.” — Mathieu

 

NEW XXL SpiderCapo

      • For 7 String Guitar, Concert Classical Guitar,10 String Guitar, exotic guitars,4 & 5 & 6 string E. Bass

• Fits necks at up to 2 & 3/4 inches wide.

• Fits Classical Guitar at the 1st fret.

FAQs: SpiderCapo Help

Troubleshooting

• If the Moveable Endpiece binds when moving, or, if it sticks to the guitar when attempting to release the SpiderCapo rub the SHAFT with your fingers [ONLY] in the area where the Moveable Endpiece travels. This will ease it's movement.
• If a FINGER sometimes lifts off of the string while playing, there is not enough rotational resistance to keep the FINGER down on the string. This can be due to finger oils and other invisible lubricants that might accumulate on the SHAFT. Fix: Take the FINGERS off and wipe the SHAFT with tissue paper. You also may use paint thinner or other degreaser.

SpiderCapo Tips

Q. How can I get to notes at the fret the SpiderCapo is capoed to?

One thing you can do is to use less [SpiderCapo] FINGERS. Any alternative tuning will utilize less than six FINGERS. The FINGERS are easily removed. [Just unscrew the KNOB until it comes off, remove the MOVEABLE ENDPIECE, and, as many fingers as you like.] One user wrote in to tell us he only uses [3] of the SpiderCapos' FINGERS, which allows easier access to the unfingered strings.

Another thing you can do is attach the SpiderCapo midway between the front and back frets, rather than close behind the forward fret.

 

General SpiderCapo use

Q. What guitars can it be used on?

The SpiderCapo can be used on a classical, electric, acoustic steel and nylon guitars–its' even been used on 12 string guitars- but I find this tricky.

Q. Can the SpiderCapo be used on other instruments?

We now have a specialized short version called the Mini SpiderCapo for Bouzuki, Banjo and Ukulele, and a wide neck version, the XXL SpiderCapo, for the Electric 4 String Bass ,5 String Bass, even 6 String Bass, and Classical Guitar [for players who want to use it above the 8th fret].

Q. Will it harm my guitar?

No. Only organic leather [ox leather-very dense] makes contact with the neck of the guitar. You can tighten the ENDPIECES securely without damaging the edges of the fingerboard. One caveat: Be sure the TAB rests on TOP the fingerboard when you tighten the KNOB.

The treble side [1st string] TAB is white, just for this purpose; so it can be easily seen on TOP the fingerboard.

Once properly positioned on the neck, do not be afraid make very tight. This will assure that it does not move in performance. Again, your guitar neck is safe. Do not worry.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure the TABS are positioned above the face of the fingerboard, not on the side of the guitar neck when tightening the the KNOB. The latter can result in an imprint of the TAB in the wood. Creative Tunings cannot be responsible for damage to a guitar neck due to incorrect placement of the SpiderCapo.

Q. How many tunings can you make?

Hundreds of tunings are possible. We demonstrate only a small sample. It is also possible to use two or more SpiderCapos simultanoeusly, increasing the tuning possibilities to the thousands. We invite you to share your tunings. Many users as asking for this. Please email us what you are doing, and we will post it on the Community Page.

Q. Can I fine tune a depressed string with the SpiderCapo?

Yes, this is done by changing the position of the [SpiderCapo] FINGER on the string. Rock the FINGERS' HANDLE back and forth. You don’t have to have the finger all the way into “lock-down” position-though, this is an option.

Q. Can I take the SpiderCapo apart?

Absolutely. Just unscrew the KNOB until it comes off, remove the MOVEABLE ENDPIECE, and as many fingers as you like. You can do this to customize the SpiderCapo to your own specific needs.

Q. My guitar is strung for LEFT HANDED playing. Do I need to modify the SpiderCapo?

YES. The direction of the fingers must be reversed for the SpiderCapo to function correctly. Take the KNOB and ENDPIECE off, remove the FINGERS and replace them facing in the opposite direction.