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.

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 thing just works. I debated on adding spikes to my fretboard but figured I’d give this a shot first. I have to say, I’m glad I did! It’s very handy and can simply clamp onto a string on the headstock when not in use.

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 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.

Great, just worried to lose it

Excellent product, easy to install, shipped quickly and arrived with a personal note from the owner of the company who told me that she used to live in my town just blocks away.

I picked this up not expecting much but it works surprisingly well! Easy to attach, easy to move around, and stays on with heavy picking. Was originally just assuming I'd put some spikes in my banjo but now I'm not so sure I will. Would recommend to friends.