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britguy
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From: Ontario, Canada
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RE: pegheds (in reply to bandurria)
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. What do you have to say on this subject? I think there may be more than one type of 'peg head' geared pegs out there. And some may work and look; better than others . . . I had trouble with tuning, etc. on one of my wood peg guitars, and after a bit of researching, got a set of "Pegheds" from Charles Herin in South Carolna, who developed them for violins and violas. I had them professionally installed, and the results were outstanding. Like night and day! Easy to tune, easy to keep in tune, easy to change strings, and aesthetically pleasing. After two years of use I have no complaints, and would use them again if necessary.
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Date Mar. 5 2013 13:12:19
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Richard Jernigan
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From: Austin, Texas USA
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RE: pegheds (in reply to britguy)
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I knew a guy here in Austin who had a Square Four and another who had the big 1000cc Vincent Black Shadow. What beasts. Myself, a Honda 450, a BSA Super Rocket 650 twin, a Harley Sportster, and briefly, as a result of a trade, one of those ridiculously monstrous hand shift, foot clutch Harleys. Had the Sportster at the same time, got rid of the big Harley as soon as possible. The Honda had the best handling, most reliable, least sex appeal. The BSA was super fast, handled badly, came close to killing me, but I somehow escaped with only minor injuries. Sportster was loud, rough, best for impressing girls. Big Harley was for people with a death wish. My cousin Tommy built engines for the Bandidos. Some said the Bandidos were as bad as Hell's Angels, some said worse. Tommy wasn't a gangster, he was an artist, rode a BMW. Too many stories to recite here.... RNJ
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Date Mar. 24 2013 17:05:14
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britguy
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RE: pegheds (in reply to estebanana)
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The newer design features a straight taper on the shaft instead of the older style taper. makes them easier to install. Not sure how the 'newer' design differs from previous, but: I got mine directly from Chuck Herin, about two years ago. At his suggestion we met for breakfast at the local Waffle House near Columbia, South Carolina. (While driving South from Canada to Florida). He is a very interesting guy. Offered to do the installation for free, but we were in a hurry to get further South. Also offered to let us stay at his house overnight. The set I got needed a special "violin taper" reamer to install them. I decided not to attempt it myself and took the guitar to a local luthier who proceeded to ream out one hole before deciding that he did not have the right size tool! Not wishing to risk any more ****ups with my guitar headstock, I took it to a well-known Toronto violin luthier who charged me an arm and two legs to install them. But they have worked perfectly ever since. I like them a lot. I tried for months with dope, chalk and stuff, to get the original wooden pegs to work smoothly, but nothing seemed to work. So I called Chuck, who is a very approachable guy. . . Long story, but may help a little. . .
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Date Mar. 25 2013 12:28:48
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