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.

• 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

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

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

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.

- for installing and tightening banjo heads

Specify 1/4" or 5/16"

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?)

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?)

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?)

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"

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

Please note - we stock only the 11" model at this time. Other sizes will be special order.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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

For 2nd & 3rd strings.

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

For 1st & 4rth strings

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

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

5th String Geared Tuning Peg.