[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

Howard brings out a factor, which is longevity. I have had them for 4 years, no breakdown thus far. Also, Charles gave an example of the Ernie Ball battery charged tuning device. i do not have that, but a simple device that winds the string, and it works very well for changing

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

Michael; With standard pegs, they won't go out of round if you maintain them properly. That means loosening the peg by turning it and pulling out a bit so that there is just light pressure between the wooden parts. That compensates for the dimensional changes caused by humidity

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

> On Feb 11, 2017, at 4:32 PM, Some guy named "LSA Lute Rental Program” wrote: > > Then, after the dust settles, we discover we are pretty much evenly > split for and against You’re not accounting for the many, many, fraudulent votes. > and the issue dies down only to rise again in 12 >

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

About once a year the topic of planetary tuners comes up on this listserve. People weigh in for and against, sometimes (like last year) the discussion gets overheated as some who are against cite historical authenticity and other factors as reasons against and those who are for

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

Seems we are about 50/50 split on the peghedz... FWIW, I have used this device: [1]https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Powerpeg-Battery-Powered/dp/B0019H 6750/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1486853424=8-1& to get around the tedium of string changing, its sort of fun actually, and fits my pegs

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

Dear All, I really don't think the planetary tuning pegs are necessary for a lute with good-fitting pegs. I find that a small amount of violin "peg dope" -- the hard, waxy type, not the softer gooey type -- is all the help my lute and vihuela pegs need. On the other hand, I did

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

I sincerely cannot understand the idea of those hidden "machine heads"! Violinists, viola players, cellists, ..., do not use those. Why should I? The old friction pegs are so easy, fast and good - if they are. I have had the luck of having good ones. But everyone may choose his/her own way,

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

>> That line of judgment leads, of course, to no synthetic strings. And that would mean no really usable bass strings beyond 6 course. << Completely off-topic, but there are still, or better: again lute players among us who use plain gut for their strings,

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

Actually I stand somewhat corrected on the gut basses- some of Dan Larson's work quite well... :-) DW On 2/11/2017 12:26 PM, Dan Winheld wrote: John Mardinly has nailed it. My otherwise fabulous 8 course has an early prototype installation of these things. On my lute they are far

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

John Mardinly has nailed it. My otherwise fabulous 8 course has an early prototype installation of these things. On my lute they are far more bother than they are worth (came with; this lute was a quick purchase of an already built lute. Bought in spite the pegheadz). Changing

[LUTE] Re: [LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

Nothing better of peg paste and graphite on the nut grooves. It worked for centuries, no need to change... Francesco - Rispondi al messaggio - Da: "Rob MacKillop" A: "Roman Turovsky" Cc: "Lute Net"

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

I have them on an 8-course lute, 11-course lute, and vihuela. They are fantastic, highly recommended. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2017, at 9:59 AM, Roman Turovsky wrote: > > A question for the Collective Wisdom: > > Looking for opinions on planetary tuners for

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

I have Pegheds on 2 of my orpharions and love them! Nancy A question for the Collective Wisdom: Looking for opinions on planetary tuners for lutes or vihuelas, cautionary tales, where to get them, which brands, how to install etc. Thank ye all, RT To get on or off this list see list

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

I have planetary tuners called ‘Pegheads'. They were installed in my 1970 David Rubio 8 course lute by Mel Wong during a restoration he did a year and a half ago. Let me share some observations: 1) The original friction pegs had gone very out of round and were very difficult to

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

I have a vihuela in which the pegs are installed at such an angle in the headstock that the string-pull loosens them. I think planetaries might be a good solution. RT On 2/11/2017 11:05 AM, Rob MacKillop wrote: I have them on a guitar. Wish I didn't. Well-fitting pegs are

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

I have them on a guitar. Wish I didn't. Well-fitting pegs are better. Rob On 11 February 2017 at 15:59, Roman Turovsky <[1]r.turov...@gmail.com> wrote: A question for the Collective Wisdom: Looking for opinions on planetary tuners for lutes or vihuelas, cautionary

[LUTE] Re: planetary tuners

I have these: [1]http://www.pegheds.com/ they are wonderful, the guy who puts them on is super nice and efficient, highly recommended. On Sat, Feb 11, 2017 at 10:59 AM, Roman Turovsky <[2]r.turov...@gmail.com> wrote: A question for the Collective Wisdom: Looking for

[LUTE] planetary tuners

A question for the Collective Wisdom: Looking for opinions on planetary tuners for lutes or vihuelas, cautionary tales, where to get them, which brands, how to install etc. Thank ye all, RT To get on or off this list see list information at

[LUTE] _Gautier_in_viel_ton?=

Makes me think of the Sarabande de Gautier de Lyon, which would be neither a Saraband (Chaconne in A), nor by Gauthier (according to Joel Dugot)', not at all in his style? Very much looking forward to hearing your CD of Vieil-ton pieces, when you finally record it, and hopefully to