Next dumb question: why the capo d'astro bar in the first place? Specifically, why does the string deflection angle have to be so steep at the front termination of the speaking length, while the deflection angle at the hitch pin end is not? Maybe I have this all wrong: I'm assuming "barless" refers to the capo d'astro, and perhaps it just means no struts above the plate? The bigger question is, why was the barless design abandoned? Thanks for your patience with an associate... --Cy Shuster-- Rochester, MN
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