Tuner knobs keep on turning on its own!?

Jecks · Oct 12, 2009

hey guys, i just got a new uke. and the tuner knobs keep on moving on its own because the strings just give too much tension and tend to pull back. How can i fix this?

Honu · Oct 12, 2009

Have you tried tightening the screws on your tuning pegs?

buddhuu · Oct 12, 2009

:agree:

Yup, if they're friction pegs, just carefully tighten the centre screw until it overcomes the pull of the strings. Be a bit careful not to overtighten.

If they're not friction pegs but geared tuners (very unlikely, under the circumstances) then they shouldn't be slipping back in the first place.

Jecks · Oct 12, 2009

thanks guys, you really saved my day

Jecks · Oct 27, 2009

hey guys, sorry for bringing back this old post.
but are there any strings that do not hold back as much as my generic brand strings? and apparently i have to constantly keep tightening the screws on the knobs. help me please?

JT_Ukes · Oct 27, 2009

Sounds haunted.. try an excsorsicem...

GrumpyCoyote · Oct 27, 2009

It's not unusual to have to tighten friction tuners every now and again... If it's more than once every few weeks, you may have to buy a tube (or tin) of peg dope to assist.

Cheap fix.

bornagainjeeper · Nov 10, 2009

as grumpy said, its unlikely that they come loose too often...but being time for weather change...at least here in the midwest, as they air dries out i find myself tightening them up...do be careful as you can crack plastic tuning pegs easily by over tightening them.

grammy · Nov 23, 2009

i had exactly the same problem with friction heads for years, continually adjusting the screw, really destroyed my enjoyment and the playability, in the end i gave up and fitted my Soprano with geared tuners and i have never looked back.

Ronnie Aloha · Nov 23, 2009

grammy said:
i had exactly the same problem with friction heads for years, continually adjusting the screw, really destroyed my enjoyment and the playability, in the end i gave up and fitted my Soprano with geared tuners and i have never looked back.

I'd have to go with what Grammy said. Friction tuners are a bear!

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