Capos with yoke and springCapos with yoke and spring
| Tromon This is a favorite of mine with unique features. The bar is constructed of two tin plates. The outer plate slides on top of the inner and locks the capo. The inner plate contains the pad, which is made out of thick cardboard (!) with a thin leather strip on the edge. The two rubber wheels have aged to become rock hard. Patented in Germany 1921 by Ludwig Bajde. |
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| Here is what it looked like in the Adler cathalogue1933. Adler was a german mailorder company. Apparently some changes have been made. |  |
| Here is one right out of the box. The abbrevation D.R.P. on the lid means
Deutsches Reichs Patent. Deutsches Reich was the official name of Germany until 1945, so
this specimen is made before 1945. The wheels on this one are still flexible. [Owner: Werner Kureinsky, Germany.] |
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| Unknown capo with a roller bar. Apperently a developement of the capo
above. [Owner: Gryphon Stringed Instruments, California & Frank Ford, California] |
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Another similar unknown capo. [Owner: Philippe Saint-Pierre, France.] |
| Hamilton Quick Action Hamilton Stands Inc (in Hamilton County, Ohio) made the original in the 1950's. It is still on the market. Since there is no patent on this capo it is copied by several manufacturers. |
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| The same yoke and bar are also used with screw type capos. |  |
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 Wittner, made in Germany. [Owner: Philippe Saint-Pierre, France.] |
Rodney Dillard using a Hamilton 1974.
