What are peghead tuners?
Peghed Tuners (or Peghead Tuners) are lightweight planetary geared tuners. They look like old style tapered friction tuners but have an internal 4:1 gear ratio and are lightweight which make them ideal for ukuleles. As a bonus they are made in the United States.
What are planetary tuners?
A planetary tuner is usually a 4:1 ratio, meaning every four rotations of the button creates one rotation of the peg. This allows for some level of precision, while retaining the ability to retune quickly. This is important, since it is common to change your banjo’s tuning on the fly.
What are geared pegs?
‘ Much more familiar than the geared peg is the sort of fine tuner that is often built into tailpieces – especially on student instruments – to provide an easier means of quick and accurate tuning.
What are banjo tuners?
The best tuning machines are geared for smooth, easy tuning. Some inexpensive banjos have friction pegs that are difficult to tune and frustrating for the novice player. Tuning machines with buttons that stick out to the side of the peghead are usually referred to as “guitar style” tuners.
What are tuning pegs made of?
Whether you’re playing an acoustic or an electric guitar, these tuning pegs are likely to fit thanks to their universal design. They are made with high-quality zinc alloy metal and a chrome finish for a shiny new look. This is a set of six: three for the left side of your guitar, and three for the right side.
Can you use guitar tuning pegs for ukulele?
If you have an electric or electric/acoustic ukulele you should be able to use a pedal tuner without a problem. These tuners are not suitable to tune the ukulele either because they are designed specifically for the guitar. These tuners are designed specifically to identify the notes of the guitar’s open strings.
How does planetary gear system work on pegheds?
A patented planetary gear system gives PEGHEDS™ their legendary smoothness and precision. PEGHEDS™ 4:1 gear reduction allows strings to be tuned more easily and accurately than traditional wood pegs (or Caspari-type mechanisms which require screw drivers or special keys).
Why are pegs used instead of Fine tuners?
PEGHEDS™ eliminate the need for fine tuners; consequently, there are fewer parts to rattle and buzz. In fact, Pegheds have fewer parts than any other type peg used with long-arm string adjusters. PEGHEDS™ eliminate the unnecessary weight, mass, and muting effects of metal tuners and metal tailpieces.
How are pegheds used to tune a guitar?
PEGHEDS™ 4:1 gear reduction allows strings to be tuned more easily and accurately than traditional wood pegs (or Caspari-type mechanisms which require screw drivers or special keys). Tune confidently and securely with the left hand while playing open strings with the bow; even during performance!