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strumandorpick
@strumandorpick
04/16/23 04:26:40PM
4 posts

Change out friction pegs?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

Strumelia:

So much depends on the size of the peghead (or peg box), and the overall size of the dulcimer.
Choose pegs that don't look too big or too small for the instrument. Use your eye. 👁


My 29" vsl langspil was equipped with Wittner internally geared viola pegs:
langspil_5.jpg


It's an imposing instrument and violin pegs would have looked silly on it.


That's a great looking instrument! 
strumandorpick
@strumandorpick
03/28/23 02:01:58PM
4 posts

Change out friction pegs?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

NateBuildsToys:

. The main reason I might want to make my own is that I find pegs with a very large flat head to be much more comfortable than the smaller ones on a violin.
Nate

You can buy pegs designed for viola or cello. Bigger than violin ones.

strumandorpick
@strumandorpick
03/23/23 07:34:14PM
4 posts

Change out friction pegs?


General mountain dulcimer or music discussions

I recently purchased an A.W. Jeffreys dulcimer from 1967 (I think - serial # 993). Although I wanted a very traditional style instrument, I am having trouble adjusting to the friction pegs. I'm thinking of replacing them with geared tuning pegs, as used by some violinists (not guitar-style tuners). Would welcome any thoughts or advice on doing so!