capo 'astro bar?

[VOCE88@AOL.COM]

In a message dated 9/24/98 11:28:53 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Wimblees@AOL.COM
writes:

> Just when you think you know it all, a customer comes along and asks a
>  question that just sort of stumps ya. 
>  
>  He looked at CAPO D'ASTRO, and said, Capo means head. what does D'ASTRO
mean?
> 
>  
>  Good question. 
>  
>  Willem Blees

Hi William,

     Capo D'astro literally means "Top (or head) of the World". I have
wondered myself what connotation made that an appropriate name. Perhaps that
this is the bar that keeps "the top" (as opposed to agraffes) in order?

     Any other guesses ?

Richard Galassini
Cunningham Piano Co
1 800 394 1117