{"product_id":"shubb-fsb-fifth-strings-capo-brass","title":"Shubb FSB Fifth Strings Capo Brass","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStill the only fifth string capo worth putting on a banjo. Available in nickel plated or plain brass finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis 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 that mounts flush to the neck, making it sturdy and unobtrusive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRegular length bar (5.75″ with two point mount)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eor Long bar (8″ with three point mount)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOriginally, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf you want to be able to capo your 5th string all the way up to the thirteenth fret, the original eight inch, three-screw bar is still available. The price is the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInstallation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe strongly recommend that you have a luthier or repair person install your fifth string capo. Most places that work on instruments can mount it for you in just a few minutes. Or if you are handy with small tools, and not shy about working on your banjo, you could install it yourself. In either case, the Shubb Company is not responsible for the quality or consequences of the installation process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eExpert luthier Frank Ford provided an excellent description of the proper installation at his website. Even if you have a pro install your capo, it would still be helpful to refer them to Frank’s description, since he had considerable experience at installing these capos. I also suggest taking a look at his page regarding fifth string nuts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shubb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45161498607805,"sku":"1052710","price":92.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/4175\/9421\/files\/ShubbFSBFifthStringsCapoBrass.jpg?v=1753146473","url":"https:\/\/fr.moogaudio.com\/products\/shubb-fsb-fifth-strings-capo-brass","provider":"Moog Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}