Nope. If it was designed for a different fretboard radius, you may have difficulty applying even pressure across the strings, which would result in the guitar going out of tune every time the capo is applied. It won't damage the guitar, though.
- Can you use a classical guitar capo on an acoustic guitar?
- Can you use a classical capo on an electric guitar?
- Can you use the same capo for acoustic and electric guitar?
- Do capos damage electric guitars?
Can you use a classical guitar capo on an acoustic guitar?
If you play classical guitar, you'll need a classical guitar capo. Steel-string acoustic guitars and electric guitars have narrower necks than nylon-string classical guitars. Most capos fit these narrower necks. ... Make sure to get a classical guitar capo if you play classical guitar.
Can you use a classical capo on an electric guitar?
As you say, the curvature of capos is different for different applications. So when using a capo meant for a curved fretboard (e.g. electric) on a flat fretboard (e.g. classical/spanish) the capo won't clamp down properly on all strings and vice versa.
Can you use the same capo for acoustic and electric guitar?
So we know that there is a difference between an electric guitar Capo and an acoustic. Some people want to know if you can use an acoustic Capo on an electric guitar. The answer is it will fit, but it puts to much pressure on the strings and the guitar pitch will be off.
Do capos damage electric guitars?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. If you find a cheap capo, it will damage your guitar. Among the main problems that capo can cause is the damage to the finish of the guitar. While the strings are pressed on the fretboard, the other part of the capo is pressing from the opposite side on the neck, where it's clamped.