Fifth String Banjo Capo - Stainless Steel

OK a couple things. I play a lot. All my Banjos use a sliding 5th string capo that is mounted to the neck.This does not do that and IT WORKS! In fact is superior.Now the small nit picks. It is PLASTIC, NOT stainless steel. That is Ok just chaps my hide they couldn't be more honest in their description. Second, it is expensive for what it is. That was easier to swallow when I thought it was made from stainless steel. However, make no mistake, it is plastic. It is small and could be easily lost on stage or in a picking group at night. It does come with a mounting holder that keeps it conveniently on the back of my tuning head. I have to train myself to always use it. 2 minutes after receiving it you will be playing the full range of the neck in any key you want. IF you finger the fifth string a lot in your picking style however it will take a little adjusting but not a big deal,you will still be able to do it. If you do not want to drill and mount a Suggs stlye, or do not like driving little nails into your neck for a fifth string capo this WORKS. Very, very well.

Easy to use. Works well to change fifth-string. No need to drill, hammer or cuss.

Yes, it's cheap plastic, not stainless steel as the description claims. I'd return it, but darn, it works really well. I would feel deceived except for the fact this does the job quite well. I just hope it lasts.

Way overpriced for what it is, and does! I bought this so as not to drill any holes for a sliding capo, or railroad spikes. It does work but not effectively. The 5th string is the only tension keeping it on the fretboard and is not enough to produce a louder tone to match the loudness of the other strings. I would not recommend this, and actually after I tried it, I wish I had my money back! Definitely not worth even trying.

After reading the negative reviews I hesitated due to the cost but hey it is returnable so I got it. This thing is perfect and works very well. I have had spikes, the shubb slider and another small clamp on capo for the 5 th string and this truly is the simplest and best one I have used. It also comes with a nifty plastic clip holder that sticks where you want to keep it handy when not using it. If you do nit want to drill any holes this is the answer. I would but it again.

Really good idea but just doesn’t sound right to me. I’ve tried with multiple levels of tension on the 5th string but it just seems off. Also a bit pricey for some plastic and an o-ring.

I received my fifth string capo just a day ago and as soon as I tried it, I was driven to review it. I apologize for using superlatives, but i am just so amazed by this device, its simplicity and functionality, that i can't help it. If this wasn't a device developed for such a humble need and for such a limited audience, I would classify this as one of the greatest inventions of the past 10 years. I understand that it is possible (by looking at the other reviews) that it may potentially not work as well on a few banjos, though i'm hard pressed to understand why. To be clear, mine is a banjo with a pretty steep V-shaped neck, though i dont see how neck shape effects it. Mine worked perfectly right out of the box with no fuss. Imagine having a 5th string capo that requires absolutely no modifications to your banjo does the job very, very well, and is simple to put on.I suggest that you owe it to yourself to try this before you go to spikes or a sliding bar type capo.

Pricey but easy to use. No tuning needed with a key change. Just slid the device to the fret and slightly tighten

Been trying to get one of these for a while and finally they were available again. Works great and does what is advertised. Not cheap but a lot better than the old pen cap trick. :-) No need for railway spikes.Jeff Ottawa Canada

It's about time somebody cracked the banjo 5th string capo problem!No more what feels like a railway line down the side of your banjo neck and no more - shock horror! - screw holes to hold it all in place. This little gizmo does exactly what it says on the tin, no problem, no fuss.Players will only need one of these, however many banjos they own. However, at this price the stainless steel one for chrome and nickel banjos and the bronze one for gold-effect banjos is tempting. I succumbed!Don't go to a gig without one.

Loisir,et détente...produit de très haute qualité,mais le prix un peu trop élevé !

The only thing I don’t like about this capo is the price but if you’re sick of using the Bic pen tops as your capo and you don’t want to drill holes in your banjo and you want something that won’t fly off and looks a lot classier, then go for it. It is well made and I like the Gig Clip that comes with it, great for keeping the capo safe.

very usable product!!