Wed Dec 16, 2009 4:12 pm
There is absolutely no reason you can't use a capo but most electric guitarists don't for a variety of reasons. I think they, as a group, are better "pattern" players meaning they can easily change keys and their leads will just be in a slightly different position on the neck.
Most electric guitarists (with the exception of Steve Howe! lol!) don't play the same complex chord structures that acoustic players do. Therefore, the key signature doesn't matter as much, especially if they playing power chords.
I also think that when you see electric guitarists play acoustic, on an "Unplugged" set for example, you will frequently see them use a capo. Acoustic, is just a different, less forgiving type of music.
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