britheguy Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Does anyone know the secret to getting a nylon strung, wooden tuning peg in tune and getting it to stay there?CheersB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 I have the same problem......on my old cello I fitted those wee 'fine-tuning' things on the bridge end of the strings so I didn't need to use the wooden pegs.However I can't do that on my autoharp......think I'll try dusting the pegs with whatever violinists use (french chalk??). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preid Posted April 25, 2010 Report Share Posted April 25, 2010 Does anyone know the secret to getting a nylon strung, wooden tuning peg in tune and getting it to stay there?CheersBIf you intend to play it once tuned, then no. Just looking at it is enough to send the tuning to shit. In my eyes those guitars are there so you can practice tuning, not playing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britheguy Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 I have the same problem......on my old cello I fitted those wee 'fine-tuning' things on the bridge end of the strings so I didn't need to use the wooden pegs.However I can't do that on my autoharp......think I'll try dusting the pegs with whatever violinists use (french chalk??).So does that work does it? It's driving me mad, I've not picked that guitar up for the last 2-3 days because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted April 27, 2010 Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 Seems to work for violinists.....I'll buy some today, and let you know tomorrow if it makes any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I bought some stuff called 'Hiderpaste' which says it prevents pegs slipping.Forgot to try it though....will report back tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted April 29, 2010 Report Share Posted April 29, 2010 Tried it this morning on my dulcimer....worked a treat. I got my tin from Bruce Millers (2.50). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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