Instrument Care
Humidity/ temperature change steps you should take to protect your instrument
String basics and how often to replace them
Bow basics and hair replacement
The instrument bridge and proper care and alignment
The fingerboard-dirt, arch protectors, and maintenance of it
Problem solving a pesky peg
Fine tuner adjustment
Other instrument adjustments
Structural damage from changes in humidity and temperature
Repairing open seams because of instrument expansion and contraction
Advise on cleaning your instrument
Problem solving a pesky peg
The tuning pegs on your instrument may either be too hard to turn or may not stay in place after you have tuned your
strings. In most cases, these problems can be corrected by unwinding the string from the peg, removing the peg from
the instrument, and applying a little inexpensive peg compound to the surfaces that contact the peg box. Replace the
peg on the instrument, move it back and forth to test how well it turns, and then rewind the string onto the peg.
If peg compound does not solve your problem, a poorly fitting peg or uneven wear in a peg box hole may be causing the
difficulty. These problems may require replacement of pegs or rebushing the peg box holes. You will need to consult a
qualified luthier to diagnose to correct these problems.
Humidity/ temperature change steps you should take to protect your instrument
String basics and how often to replace them
Bow basics and hair replacement
The instrument bridge and proper care and alignment
The fingerboard-dirt, arch protectors, and maintenance of it
Problem solving a pesky peg
Fine tuner adjustment
Other instrument adjustments
Structural damage from changes in humidity and temperature
Repairing open seams because of instrument expansion and contraction
Advise on cleaning your instrument
Problem solving a pesky peg
The tuning pegs on your instrument may either be too hard to turn or may not stay in place after you have tuned your
strings. In most cases, these problems can be corrected by unwinding the string from the peg, removing the peg from
the instrument, and applying a little inexpensive peg compound to the surfaces that contact the peg box. Replace the
peg on the instrument, move it back and forth to test how well it turns, and then rewind the string onto the peg.
If peg compound does not solve your problem, a poorly fitting peg or uneven wear in a peg box hole may be causing the
difficulty. These problems may require replacement of pegs or rebushing the peg box holes. You will need to consult a
qualified luthier to diagnose to correct these problems.
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