A capo device for stringed instruments, comprising: a substantially J-shaped main body having an elongate arm and a short arm, a pivot arm pivotally coupled with said short arm of said J-shaped main body, an elastomeric component pivotally and compressably coupled between a portion of said elongate arm of said J-shaped main body and a proximal end of said pivot arm and a main arm pivotally coupled with said pivot arm and said main body.