Ataraxia
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First, I would like to start by saying that I absolutely HATE friction pegs.. I'm not sure whether this stems from the quality of my particular tuners or perhaps it has something to do with my background of playing guitar for 7 years and using Grover™ geared tuners most of the time. If possible, I'd like to learn how I can live with these friction pegs so that I won't have to drill new holes into my uke's headstock. The problem: It appears that when my tuning pegs are too loose it barely holds it's tune longer than a few songs. However, when the pegs are tightened any measure beyond this point it seems to dampen the string volume and increase string tension as well! I thought I understood the mechanics of friction pegs, but it's possible I was mistaken. The pegs should simply be there to hold the tuning posts in place, I don't understand how they could possibly affect something like string tension.. but feeling is believing in this case. Do the pegs rub against the headstock to hold tuning? Or is the friction created by contact with another part of the peg? Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the friction is caused by contact with the headstock.. won't it eventually destroy my headstock? How often should I be adjusting the screws? It seems as though it's become a daily chore! I would GREATLY appreciate any help! I live in Taipei and I rely on my gf to translate Chinese for me in music shops. P.S. I've included a link to the tuners I'm using on my uke.http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Ukulele_tuners/Ukulele_Friction_Pegs.html