Capo bars

[Delwin D Fandrich]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: caut-bounces@ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces@ptg.org]On Behalf Of
> Isaac sur Noos
> Sent: January 29, 2004 10:54 AM
> To: College and University Technicians
> Subject: RE: Capo bars
> 
> 
> Not personally but a friend use to route for a 4mm or 5 mm diam 
> bar of beryllium bronze with good success, the material being not 
> too hard nor soft, and self lubricating.
> 
> On the opposite I've seen the use of steel and the string mark 
> inside a lot, plus awful rendering for tuning.
> 
> Best.
> 
> Isaac OLEG
> 


I have done both as well. I agree one of the many types of available bronze wires works much better than steel. 

Del