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Elegant Guitar Accessories

The Thalia Guitar Capo Blends Functionality and Style

— October 16, 2014 — Art & Design
Guitar capos are often used by guitarists who want to expand their instrument's range by raising its pitch, which is what a capo does when you attach it to a guitar fretboard. The Thalia capo is a new capo that solves three common problems associated with capos -- one, that they can be difficult to attach; two, they can't easily be moved around the neck without detaching and re-attaching them; and three, they often look ugly.

The Thalia guitar capo is designed so you can easily capo your guitar using only one hand, and you can easily slide it up and down the neck to acquire the desired pitch range.

The tool is also designed as a piece of art. Rather than looking like an eyesore attachment looks like a piece of jewelry for your guitar.

The developers of the Thalia capo are running a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for production of the product, with the campaign already blowing well past its fundraising target.
Trend Themes
1. Stylish Instrument Accessories - Innovative design is an opportunity to bring functionality, style and fashion to instrument accessories, appealing to a wide range of consumers.
2. Single-handed Operation Accessories - Developing accessories that enable single-handed operation represents a significant opportunity for creating increased ease of use and functionality.
3. Crowdfunded Guitar Accessories - Crowdfunding campaigns are an increasingly popular funding option for innovative instrument accessories, providing an opportunity to attract niche audiences and raise funds quickly.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments - Innovative designs for instrument accessories can create new revenue streams in the musical instrument industry, where accessory sales are a significant portion of overall revenue.
2. Consumer Electronics - Creating stylish accessories that blend technology with fashion can also appeal to consumers outside the music industry, such as those in the consumer electronics market.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - The success of the Thalia capo Kickstarter campaign highlights that there is an opportunity for crowdfunding platforms to leverage niche markets, such as the music community, to successfully fund innovative accessory products.
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