Strum Hollow 5th String Banjo Capo

Just a heads up, I'm a beginner banjoist, and I'm no expert on the best capos. Still, I was just getting to the point where I wanted to start experimenting with capos on my banjo, but I didn't want to commit to something that would require any permanent alteration to my banjo (like railroad spikes or sliding capos). So, I tried out this little gadget, and it works perfectly!! This capo is a good price, convenient, and stable. Also, the sellers are very friendly, prompt and packaged it with care. Maybe I'll want to try something else out further in my banjo journey, but I'm very happy I went this route for now.

To be honest, I didn't expect much from this simple device. In fact, I didn't think it would work. But I figured for such a low price, I'd roll the dice. But it works great! Simple to use, with ZERO modifications to my banjo. Great product!

This will solve all of your 5th string capoing problems and you don't even have to drill a hole in your neck!

Great, just worried to lose it

This thing is impressive! A capo that doesn’t require modding your instrument is a huge bonus. Sounds great and is easy to use. Shipped fast!

Aside from the fact that this capo is so small and easy to lose, it does exactly what it's meant to do and very well. I found I can keep it attached to the 4th string above the nut when not needed as a capo and it doesn't buzz or affect sound quality there. When used as a 5th string capo it enables a clear sound as good as a spike or retuning. I bought a 2nd one just in case I misplace the first. I did already lose the first purchase, but found it again on the floor near my instrument stand. Apparently I had not tightened it enough on the 4th string above the nut when "storing" it. Great invention; love it.

This worked OK especially for gentle playing. I play clawhammer a lot and that causes me to dig in a lot on the 5th string. This has a tendency to move/rattle a little bit. After a few weeks of occasional use the felt pad came off. Overall this felt pretty loose. But still was fun to have, since it's not destructive. I think some sort of rubber pad would work better and provide more stability when this is on.

Absolutely the finest. Great idea! It goes on quick and stays put and stays in tune. Going to buy a back up.