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Paul Beard's Dobro Capo Adjustment and Maintenance

Folk of the Wood Maintenance and Adjustment of the Paul Beard Dobro Capo Paul Beard's Dobro® Capo Adjustment and Maintenance copyright ©2001 Paul Beard Beard Dobro® Capo How to Use This Capo 1. Loosen the Tension Adjustment Nut. (Do Not Remove Nut) 2. While holding the Capo parallel to the strings, slip the rubber tubing between the 3rd and 4th strings. 3. Rotate Capo one-quarter turn and align the front of the bone edge over the center of the fret you wish to capo to. The white bone edge should be facing the bridge of the Dobro. (See Illustration Below) 4. Tighten the tension adjustment nut just until each string sounds clean. Do not overtighten. Be careful: Do not drop capo or bone edge may chip or break. Maintenance: Occasionally you may need to sand the bone edge with sandpaper and a flat block to remove any grooves caused by the strings. Sand a slight angle or edge as pictured on Beard instructional page. (See Illustration Below) Beard Brass Dobro Capo Current Sale Price For 6 & 8 string squareneck resophonics. this capo has a brass body, string muting pad and a unique bone leading edge for optimum clarity & tone. It's thumbscrew adjustable. 3.2 oz See a video sampler of this dobro capo being used #1 See a video sampler of this dobro capo being used #2 See a video sampler of this dobro capo being used #3 click on image for a magnified view. Click here to go to .

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