Tuning mechanisms for stringed instruments: Difference between revisions

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==Geared Pegs===

Pegs for [[acoustic bass]] and [[guitar]] family instruments are usually geared pegs called '''[[machine heads]]]'''. Geared pegs for [[violin family]] instruments also exist, although they have not gained wide use. The most recent pegs of this sort use [[planetary gears]] designed to fit inside a case shaped like a friction peg.