# Pitch-Raising Guitar Accessories The Fretlocks Allow Guitarists to Change the Pitch of Each String By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fretlocks References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/fretlocks-single-string-capo/39826/) & [fretlocks](http://fretlocks.com/) The Fretlocks are a range of [guitar accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratus) that are designed to allow you to change the pitch of individual instruments. Guitarists often use a capo to raise the pitch of their instrument and still enjoy the ability to play [familiar chord shapes and fingerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-guitar-chords), but the advantage of the Fretlocks is that it makes it possible to select a unique starting point for each and every string These accessories come in [three string gauge sizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni), and are installed by moving a string out the way just slightly and placing a Fretlock on the fingerboard at the required position. The selected string is then locked between the upper blades of the Fretlock using the supplied rocker gadget. The Fretlocks are clearly a smartly designed offering, and allow guitarists to access a whole new range of possible melodies and chord structures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Individual String Pitch Control:** Guitar accessories that allow individual control over pitch offer opportunities for musicians to explore new melodies and chord structures. - **Customizable Musical Instruments:** The Fretlocks highlight a need for customizable musical instruments that can be adjusted to the individual preferences of musicians. - **Micro-adjustment Tools:** Tools like the Fretlocks indicate a need for expertly designed micro-adjustment tools that can improve the playability of musical instruments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Musical Instruments:** The Fretlocks and other similar accessories offer opportunities for innovation in the design and manufacturing of musical instruments. - **Music Accessories:** Companies producing music accessories could explore the development of similar products that allow individual string pitch control. - **Music Education:** Tools like the Fretlocks could be leveraged by music educators to teach students about music theory and the impact of pitch on melody and harmony. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Adjustable Guitar Equalizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-guitar-equalizer.md) - [Illuminated Guitar-Learning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fret-zealot-2.md) - [Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-gadgets.md) - [Customizable Guitar Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-guitar-pickups.md) - [Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-remote-control-guitar-pick.md) - [Digitized Guitar Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-guitar-tutor.md) - [Dual-Hinge Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-guitars.md) - [Acoustic Guitar Bows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickaso-guitar-bow.md)