Banjo Parts

5th String Capos ... Arm Rests ... Bracket Wrenches ... Bridges
Heads ... Mutes ... Tailpieces ... Tuning Pegs

5th String Capos

Shubb 5th String Capo

This was the gadget that got it all started 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 which mounts flush to the neck, making it sturdy and unobtrusive.

31.46

Arm Rests

Saga P-100 - Steel - One leg
  • Perfect for the restoration of vintage model banjos of the 1920's & 1930's as well as upgrades for modern imports
  • Triple nickel-plated steel construction
  • Single leg design
  • Polished to a mirror finish

11.66


Saga P-101

Steel - Vega Style 24/28 Brackets

  • Perfect for the restoration of vintage model banjos of the 1920's & 1930's as well as upgrades for modern imports
  • Vega-style design
  • Triple nickel-plated steel construction
  • Double leg design to accomodate 24-28 hooks
  • Polished to a mirror finish

12.56


Saga P104

Brass - One Leg

Perfect for the restoration of vintage model banjos of the 1920's & 1930's as well as upgrades for modern imports

  • Triple nickel-plated brass construction
  • Single leg design
  • Polished to a mirror finish

14.36


Nechville Comfort Bevel Armrests

We now have stock on the beautiful and exotic wood Comfort Bevel Armrests - a new dimension in comfort! Nechville added this new product in response to a growing number of players complaining of irritation or blocked blood circulation from cold, hard traditional metal armrests. Made from beautifully grained and polished Cocobolo wood from South America these armrests are beveled to match the angle that your arm meets the banjo pot. They are compatible with conventional (Hook and Nut style) banjos, as well as Nechville's patented Heli-Mount banjos.

75.71

Bracket Wrenches

Nickel-plated steel hex wrenches

- for installing and tightening banjo heads

Specify 1/4" or 5/16"

6.30

Bridges

Grover Tune-Kraft compensated bridge
Available in 1/2" or 5/8"

3.94


Grover Acousticraft bridge

has bone inlays, available in 1/2" and 5/8"

4.05


Snuffy Smith Type 1

Fairly heavy bridges, made of select maple and ebony. They deliver superior tone and loudness.

Available in 5/8", 21/32" or 11/16" heights and standard or 'Crowe' string spacing.

Standard string spacing is 1-11/16 ", 'Crowe' spacing is 1-3/4"

(See article on WHY a Snuffy bridge?)

22.83


Snuffy Smith Type II

Like the Type I bridge, but with a compensation notch for the 3rd string.

(See article on the need for compensated bridges)

Available in 5/8", 21/32" or 11/16" heights and standard or 'Crowe' string spacing.

Standard string spacing is 1-11/16 ", 'Crowe' spacing is 1-3/4"

(See article on WHY a Snuffy bridge?)

22.83


Snuffy Smith Type III

Similar to a Type I, but Snuffy selects the best, widest grain bridges for the Type IIIs.

Available in 5/8", 21/32" or 11/16" heights and standard or 'Crowe' string spacing.

Standard string spacing is 1-11/16 ", 'Crowe' spacing is 1-3/4"

(See article on WHY a Snuffy bridge?)

27.39


 

Huber Bridge.

Steve Huber has achieved an excellent reputation, both for his skill as a banjo maker, and as a setup and repair resource. His hard maple bridges are critically selected and inspected by Huber himself - your assurance that the bridge your get is of the highest quality available!

Available in 5/8", 21/32" or 11/16" heights and standard or 'Crowe' string spacing.

Standard string spacing is 1-11/16 ", 'Crowe' spacing is 1-3/4"

24.75

Heads
GTS Skin Head (by Goldtone)

Check out our genuine skin pre-mounted banjo head--one of the most important banjo innovations in years! Read the Banjo Newsletter review.

  • Fully mounted replacement for any high, medium, or low collar banjo head.
  • One crown size fits all--simply wet and stretch.
  • Sizes: 10-15/16" ... 11" ... 12"
  • Replaces your plastic banjo head quickly and easily with real skin!
  • Pre-stretched and treated, so it stays tight with very little ongoing adjustment
  • Excellent tone enhancements for all styles of banjo
  • Instructions included (or available here)
  • Please note - we stock only the 11" model at this time. Other sizes will be special order.

    48.35


    Five-Star heads have medium crown height, and fit standard 11"-diameter flathead or archtop tone rings on most popular banjos.

    Five-Star banjo heads feature a patented design that locks .007" plastic into a special mounting hoop, for clear, crisp tone and extra strength under tension. There's no epoxy to fail or pull loose.

    We carry the #0100-W Smooth white: Uncoated .007" white plastic.

     

    24.64

         
         
         

    Mutes

    photo of the Ultimate Mute

    The Ultimate Banjo Mute

    The Only Mute That:
    Will not vibrate loose
    Adjustable for all bridge widths
    Fits four, five, & six string banjos
    Lacquered Brass

    More about the Ultimate Mute.

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    21.56

    Tailpieces

    Potter Model PT1-NP

    This model has no posts which gives the top surface a clean look. String attachment is by method "B" or "C" only.

    More more about the Potter tailpiece....Click HERE.

     
    Chrome Plated

    44.50

    Gold Coated

    74.20


    Potter Model PT1-WP

    The posts on this model give it a different look and an alternate anchor for loop end strings. This provides an increased angle to the bridge if desired. More more about the Potter tailpiece....Click HERE. (See method "A")
    Decorative EAGLE not included in price. See below..

     
    Chrome Plated

    74.20

    Gold Coated

    103.90


      Potter Decorative Eagle
    Can be added to any tailpiece. Gives very nice effect. See image of PT1-WP above.

    4.95

    Tuning Pegs

    Keith 'D' Tuners

    Keith Tuners - simply the highest quality 'D' tuners on the market. Designed and manufactured by banjo master Bill Keith, they are the first and only choice for professional banjo players

     
    Set of 2
    Stainless

    199.50

    Set of 2
    Gold Plated

    249.38


    Keith Tuning Pegs

    When you install your Keith 'D' tuners, you can now have a totally matched set, to retain the beauty and integrity of your instrument.

     
    Set of 2
    Stainless

    99.75

    Set of 2
    Gold Plated

    124.69


    Schaller Tuning Pegs

    Excellent German engineering Has produced these high quality tuners at a low cost. Used by many brand-name banjo manufacturers.

     
    Set of 4
    Nickel Plated

    98.51

    Set of 4
    Gold Plated

    138.60


    Schaller 5th String Tuning Peg

    5th String Geared Tuning Peg.

     
    Nickel Plated

    24.75

    Gold Plated

    29.70