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