[Nestorian]

So, my guitar is a walden, acoustic. The peg on the bridge for the low e string will not go entirely in the hole. So after I've put the strings all on my guitar, that one peg sits higher than the rest, and I wonder if it's going to just give. I don't want any one to get hurt, also I don't want it to wreck my guitar.

Any ideas? Suggestions, other then buying a new guitar?

Thanks guys, and gals. :)

[Clough]

Hi, Nestorian!

Well, you certainly don't need to be getting a new guitar!

Most likely what you need is a new, and perhaps larger, peg for that one string. However, you might want to try wrapping a very thin and tiny piece of abrasive paper (sandpaper) around that peg, folding the abrasive paper over so that the abrasive side is facing both surfaces where contact needs to be made. 220 to 240 grit abrasive paper might work.

You also might need to tap the peg in with a tack hammer.

Plugging a little bit of #0000 steel wool into the hole, also might help you to increase the friction in the hole so that the peg stays in place.

I do hope that you've been stringing your guitar from the peg end rather than from the head stock.

Thanks!

[hauser5]

Has this always been a problem? Did you get the string in between the closed portion of the peg and the hole? Did you tighten/tune the string and then try to force the peg in? If this is the first occurrence and the peg is not visually damaged, I would not go working (sanding/filling/hammering) on the guitar just yet!

One more thing... did you get larger strings this time? Maybe the peg is too small to accommodate the string?

[Clough]

The string possibly being too large is a very legitimate point.

[Nestorian]

Well this is something?

Ok, so my bridge is being "chewed" or "wore" into from the strings, but I'm fairly sure that's normal. The strings fit almost exactly in the slots for the pegs, and when I bought my strings, I checked with some one, but maybe they were worng?

The peg, was in the hole all the way, till I got new strings, and some guy at the shop was trying to put them on, well he got them on, but now that one peg sits up higher. I've not tried to stirring my guitar, though I know how now. The other guys always started with the strings in the hole, put the peg in, then connected it to the tuning winder peg thing, sorry I'm kind a new.

But I'll see what I can figure out. Thanks guys, I'll let you know if I can figure it out. If not, I'll come ask for more help. ;)

Thanks dudes

[Clough]

has this always been a problem? Did you get the string in between the closed portion of the peg and the hole? Did you tighten/tune the string and then try to force the peg in? If this is the first occurence and the peg is not visually damaged, I would not go working (sanding/filling/hammering) on the guitar just yet!

one more thing....did you get larger strings this time? Maybe the peg is too small to accomodate the string??

Hi, hauser!

If you read my post carefully, you'll note that I wasn't suggesting sanding the instrument. Also, the use of a light-weight hammer tapping lightly may be necessary in order to affix a peg. I've been a piano tuner/technician since 1974. I've also repaired many other types of musical instruments.

Thanks!

[Nestorian]

Humm...

So I got my string on, except the low string. When I put the peg in it's OK, until I try tuning it up, the peg slides out as I tighten so I'm not sure what is wrong.

The string is in the slot on the peg, the strings seem to be the same size as always, no first time it's bin a prob.

I'm going to try getting a newer bigger peg. Then the abrasive papper.

Thanks guys.

Peace.

[none12345]

No one will get hurt from turning the strings, it is made to snap but not in your face, but don't go around near the strings while tuning it lol. When switching pegs, I suggest buying a whole new 6 or 12 set depending on your guitar so the tuning sounds harmonic to each other.