ArmoOudist
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Peg slipping
So last friday, I restrung my oud. I understand that slipping pegs are normal for new strings, but earlier today, I was trying to play and the bass
string was just not staying in place. it was ridiculous. It hadn't been giving me that much trouble this past week, and the other strings were pretty
good today, so I'm assuming it's just a matter of time before this string settled (I've had this problem with new strings before). In the meantime,
I'm wondering if the bass string has just too much string on the peg and this is what's causing the slipping.
I'm attaching a picture below with my finger pointing towards the peg in question. What do you think? Should I cut off some more string?
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Jody Stecher
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All normal. Changing strings, changing humidity, changing conditions of all sorts, all have an affect. I changed strings on an oud 4 days ago. Three
of the pegs kept slipping not a little but all the way. Meanwhile another peg would not turn at all. The next day it would tune in the sharp direction
but was stuck for going flat. The next day it was the opposite. When this happens I just wait a few more days.
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Brian Prunka
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Yes, you have too much string wrapped around the peg, which is pushing it out of the hole and making it not get get a good grip. You should only have
at most about 4 inches of string wrapped around the peg for most strings. For the thickest strings probably a bit less, just enough for a few
turns.
You should also wind toward the knob, not away from it. This will make it less likely the the string pressure pushes the peg out of the hole.
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ArmoOudist
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Quote: Originally posted by Brian Prunka  | Yes, you have too much string wrapped around the peg, which is pushing it out of the hole and making it not get get a good grip. You should only have
at most about 4 inches of string wrapped around the peg for most strings. For the thickest strings probably a bit less, just enough for a few
turns.
You should also wind toward the knob, not away from it. This will make it less likely the the string pressure pushes the peg out of the hole.
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Thanks guys, I figured that was the problem. I'll cut the string later tonight.
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