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Any violin players know the trick (Original Post) multigraincracker Aug 2023 OP
I'm told that using plain chalk, stick chalk helps Drum Aug 2023 #1
Thanks. multigraincracker Aug 2023 #2
Bow rosin works, too (n/t) PJMcK Aug 2023 #3
Chalk or peg dope can work but since you unwind the strings to do that, yonder Aug 2023 #4
I pick them up at yard sales. multigraincracker Aug 2023 #5
remove from violin... IowaGuy Aug 2023 #6
LOL at myself, I thought you were making a joke about wife's "metaphorical" tuning pegs.... wcmagumba Aug 2023 #7

Drum

(9,776 posts)
1. I'm told that using plain chalk, stick chalk helps
Tue Aug 29, 2023, 01:48 PM
Aug 2023

Loosen then pull the peg out a bit, scuff some chalk on there, tighten up.

I never really could play, but I remember that being shown to me.

Good luck!

yonder

(10,002 posts)
4. Chalk or peg dope can work but since you unwind the strings to do that,
Tue Aug 29, 2023, 02:09 PM
Aug 2023

make sure you rewind them them towards the scroll box. That will force the tapered pegs deeper into the holes.

Or it might be time to have your local shop do a check up. Sometimes adjustments along with new strings will make a huge difference.

Good luck.

multigraincracker

(34,075 posts)
5. I pick them up at yard sales.
Tue Aug 29, 2023, 02:31 PM
Aug 2023

She wants to keep them as she can play all kinds of instruments. Her focus is on the sax. I hate to spend much money on them, just flip them.
I’ve bought and sold many many guitars, but have never found one I could play.

IowaGuy

(780 posts)
6. remove from violin...
Tue Aug 29, 2023, 02:46 PM
Aug 2023

then put in a sealed, warm environment along with a wet sponge for a couple of days. Hydrating slightly should help.
Note: do not soak or let pegs directly contact water. Should help for awhile.

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