Detail 01
Sized for banjo and mandolin
Short bar and tighter spring match narrow necks. On a guitar it won't cover all six strings.
Product detailSKU #1273887995349
KyserBanjo/Mandolin Capo
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Spring capo sized for banjo and mandolin necks. For players changing keys on short-scale, narrow-neck instruments.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Banjo players moving between keys in a set
- Mandolin players capoing up for a fiddle tune
- Bluegrass jams where keys change song to song
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitar players — the neck is too wide for this clamp
- Anyone needing a fifth-string capo on a banjo
- Players wanting screw-adjustable pressure per fret position
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Quick-change spring action
One hand on, one hand off between songs. No knob to reset each move.
Detail 03
Fixed spring tension
Preset pressure. Light-gauge strings on a thin neck can pull sharp when clamped.
Detail 04
Clamps onto the headstock
Parks out of the way between tunes instead of sitting in a case pocket.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Retune after moving it — narrow necks show pitch shift quickly
- 02Does not capo a banjo's fifth string; that needs a separate solution
- 03Seat it just behind the fret to avoid buzzing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this fit my guitar?
No. It's cut for banjo and mandolin neck widths and won't span a six-string guitar neck.
02Does it handle the fifth string on a banjo?
No. The fifth string starts at the fifth fret and needs its own capo or spikes.
03Does it work on both banjo and mandolin?
Yes. Both have narrow, short-scale necks in the range this capo is built for.
04Will it knock my mandolin out of tune?
Expect a slight sharpening, as with any spring capo. Check tuning after clamping, especially higher up the neck.
