[bcbeak]

Started a new gig with a female singer ... a need to capo some songs (Eb, etc.). I know ... I should be man enough to play everything without a capo .... but there are some licks and vamps that just work too well in the capoed open position.

Anyway, my problem is that when I capo any of my electrics, the tuning is off (sharp) a bit in the lower strings. I've tried placing the capo at every spot within the fret and still get sharpness, the best result coming from tight up and straight against the higher fret.

I never experienced this with acoustic guitars, and am worried that the pitch not working with the other instruments. Last year I played a gig and had to use the capo and the keyboard player flipped out.

Are there any tips/techniques for using a capo on an electric? Is the only solution to keep a second guitar capoed and retuned? FYI .. I'm using the Kyser quick change capo. Thanks!