Detail 01
Banjo width
Covers the four main strings only. A banjo neck is much narrower than a guitar, so a guitar capo will not clamp properly.
Product detailSKU #1274115043414
ShubbCapo Noir Series Banjo Capo Black Chrome Finish
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A banjo capo in black chrome, cut for the narrow four-string span of a banjo neck. For players who capo up regularly.
Strong match
Who this is for
- 5-string banjo players capoing to A or B
- Bluegrass players changing keys between tunes
- Anyone wanting a capo that matches dark hardware
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitar necks — too narrow to cover six strings
- Players who haven't sorted out their 5th string
- Tenor banjos with wider or different string spacing
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
Does not handle the 5th string
The short drone string needs its own solution — spikes, a sliding 5th-string capo, or retuning by hand.
Detail 03
Black chrome finish
Plated dark rather than painted, so it wears rather than flakes. Matches black tuners and armrests.
Detail 04
Set-and-repeat tension
Adjust clamping force once for your neck, then it applies the same pressure at every fret instead of guessing.
Detail 05
Light banjo string gauges
Banjo strings need very little pressure. Over-clamping is the main cause of notes going sharp at the capo.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No 5th-string solution included — you'll need spikes or a separate 5th capo
- 02Retune after capoing; banjo strings go sharp under too much pressure
- 03Sized for banjo necks only, not guitar or mandolin
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What do I do about the 5th string?
This capo covers the four long strings. For the short 5th string you need railroad spikes installed on the neck, a sliding 5th-string capo, or manual retuning.
02Will it fit a tenor or plectrum banjo?
It is built around standard 5-string banjo neck width. Necks with different width or string spacing may not clamp evenly.
03Why does my banjo go sharp when capoed?
Too much clamping pressure. Back the tension off to the lightest setting that stops buzzing, then check tuning at the capoed fret.
04Is black chrome just paint?
No, it is a plated finish, so it wears down over time rather than chipping off. It stays dark under normal handling.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
