Aug 30 2008
Can I use a guitar capo on a ukulele?
Yes, you can, but it’s not idea.
I admit, I do it all the time. It’s a simple matter of maths. I have three guitar capos and one ukulele capo. I usually use the first one that comes to hand. For the most part, a guitar capo – depending on the capo itself – will do the job. However, it is much larger than necessary and will get in the way of your playing. It’s worth investing in a smaller capo just for your uke.
Buying a Ukulele Capo
There are plenty of ukulele capos around. However, these tend to be the cheap, wrap around type. They do the job OK, but if you want a better quality capo, buy a mandolin capo. Mandolin necks are roughly the same size as a ukulele neck, so their capos fit perfectly well. They also have higher quality level capos which can be put on and taken off quickly and easily and can be adjusted more accurately to the size of your ukulele’s neck.