Something off with your capo?

Tell us what you're hearing. We'll tell you exactly what to fix.

Capo Intonation Helper

Capo on. Something sounds off.

Three quick questions. One clear fix. No tuner needed.

Step 1 of 3

What type of capo?

This helps us give you the right pressure advice.

Spring-Loaded

Squeeze to open, clip on

Adjustable

Screw or dial tension

Elastic / Strap

Band or strap type

Step 2 of 3

Which fret is the capo on?

Higher frets can be a little more forgiving — lower frets show problems faster.

Step 3 of 3

What are you hearing?

Tap the one that best describes what's going on.

🎵

Notes sound sharp

In tune without the capo, sour with it on

⚡

Strings buzzing

Rattling or dead-sounding notes

↔️

Sounds sour but no buzz

Wrong but hard to pin down exactly why

✓

Actually sounds fine

Just wanted to double-check

🎸 The Side-Pull Rule

Always check that your capo is pressing the strings straight down — not pushing them sideways toward the edge of the fretboard. Even a small lateral shift makes chords sound sour in a way that is hard to pin down.

Capo Intonation Guide Intonator Setup Assistant