Stewart-MacDonaldEverything for building and repairing stringed instruments!
Your order cart Your order | Account | Saved list
Sign in
E-mail us or call 800-848-2273
Home Free catalog Quick order International Customer service

Home : Accessories : Capos, slides : 5th String Capo Spikes

The "original" 5th string capos

5th String Capo Spikes


Read 3 Reviews   |   Write a Review

These model railroad spikes have become a simple and popular way to capo the 5th string, for players who prefer not to retune the string or who don't want to attach a sliding capo onto the side of the neck. A spike can also be installed behind the 5th fret to serve in place of a 5th string nut.

See details below

Email a friend
5th String Capo Spikes
 
Item# Description In stock Price Quantity
5307 Package of 15 Yes
$0.99


Selected currency  
 
 









 Processing...







Details
 Pictures
Related Items
Install a capo spike low enough to prevent string buzz over the fret, while letting you slip the string in and out for quick key changes. Hammering a spike into the fingerboard can bend the spike or split the wood. Our tapered router bit is recommended for installation.

Setting up a banjo's 5th string: nut, capos and peg
Setting up a banjo's 5th string: nut, capos and peg
Setting up a banjo's 5th string: nut, capos and peg Read more

In this issue:
Todd Sams shows how he sets up a banjo 5th string using railroad spikes, a block of wood, and a camless clamp.
Read more...

Subscribe now
/\ Top of product page
 Ratings and reviews
5th String Capo Spikes
5th String Capo Spikes
 
5 out of 5 stars
Based on 3 ratings Write a Review
Sort reviews by
Displaying 1 – 3
5 12-17-2011
Quality Supplies!

Good spikes!

Wilmer Gingerich  Jamesport MO Read my reviews (78)
5 5-26-2011
Great addition

I found the spikes to be a great addition to my banjo, allowing me to easily move to a key that I could sing to. I didn't have the router bit, so I made my own by machining down a reamer. It worked fairly well, but I think the next time I'll find a bit that's the right size.

Kenny  Cincinnati, OH
5 2-04-2011
Capo Spikes

I have always hated the looks of a big metal sliding capo on the side of a banjo neck.To me it detracts from a banjos looks.I have a banjo I got for a graduation present when I graduated from the local community college a few years ago. I decided to try these spikes. After following the directions found in the free information section on installing the spikes, my banjo is all spiked up and it works great. I had to file them some to get the results I wanted but it all worked out fine.

In the picture I uploaded with this review you'll have to look close to see them. That's what I like about spikes. I even installed some in the banjo of a friend. I have always liked the parts and tools I've bought from StewMac.

K.G.Jones  USA Read my reviews (5)
Customer supplied image for review
Displaying 1 – 3 /\ Top of Reviews


Shown on page 83 of our latest catalog.

Toll-free order line:   800-848-2273   9am-6pm Eastern Time, M-F



Your order | Your account | Trade Secrets E-mail Newsletter
Home | Free catalog | Catalog Quick Order | International | Customer service
Our guarantee | Shipping | Security & Privacy | Contact us
Site map | About Us | Employment
© Copyright 2012 Stewart-MacDonald
Your shopping is secure with VeriSign! Trusted Commerce