Tuning mechanisms for stringed instruments: Difference between revisions

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==Friction pegs==

Friction pegs are most often used on [[violin family]] instruments (not on the [[double bass]], which typically uses geared tuning machines), as well as being occasionally used on older instruments, such as the Bulgarian [[gadulka]] and the [[hurdy gurdy]], as well as on [[flamenco guitar]]s.

When tuning, the player adjusts the tension of the peg by slightly pressing in or pulling out along the peg's axis while turning the peg. [[Peg dope]], applied to the shaft, eases the tuning process.