This was the product that got it all started for us back in 1974, and to this day it's STILL the only fifth string capo worth putting on a banjo.
It operates on a lever principle, not a spring, so it provides sufficient pressure to fret the string without muting the tone. It slides on a slim, dovetailed bar which mounts flush to the neck, making it sturdy and unobtrusive.
Originally, our fifth string capo bar was eight inches long, and attached to the banjo neck with three mounting screws. A few years ago we remodeled the bar, a change which I'd long considered. I personally never capo the fifth string any higher than the tenth fret (this would go along with the regular capo being at the fifth fret). So for my own banjo, I made a custom bar which was much shorter (5.75"). This shorter bar is now our standard size. Besides taking up less space on the neck (for you fellow thumb-wrappers), it offers the additional advantage of using only TWO mounting screws instead of three.
If you feel that you want to be able to capo all the way up to the thirteenth fret, the original eight inch, three-screw bar is still available. The price is the same.
Shipping Info
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Returns Policy
Unopened items in brand new condition may be returned within 14 days from the delivery date for a refund, exchange or credit but may be subject to a 20% restocking fee. Items that have been opened may be accepted back at our discretion. For more information visit our returns policy page.
Warranty
Brand new items are covered under the Southside Guitars general warranty: A 3-month electrical warranty and a 6-month structural warranty, excluding accidental damage, misuse or broken strings. This warranty is overridden by those stipulated by the brand. Learn more at the bottom of the returns policy page.