Where do luthiers buy tuning pegs?

snakedude900 · Jan 21, 2014

Hello everyone!

I've been a silent watcher on this forum for a while now and have gotten a lot of great information. So thank you all for your help in making me a hobbiest builder!

I'm wondering where builders (hobbiest and professionals) get their tuning pegs/machines?

Is there a specific wholesale place you go? I've found a place for fret wire, bindings, strings etc. but not for pegs.

I'm asking because I'm building a bass uke among others. Any options for pegs that would fit thundergut strings would be great!

Thanks!

Jake

UkeKiddinMe · Jan 21, 2014

There are so many sources of parts out there. Stew Mac is one, but there are a ton.
For tuners for Thunderguts, see the Kala store.

Bruce Sexauer · Jan 21, 2014

I get the Gotoh friction tuners I favor from All Parts.

bluesuke · Jan 21, 2014

LMI is another good supplier

shaberd · Jan 21, 2014

i've been thinking about a similar project. here are a few things I have found. I think you want to look for hipshot ultralight bass tuners. they have both a US made and a less expensive Licensed Import (LIC) model.

here are a few links, you can probably find cheaper if you look around:
as mentioned, Kala. they sell the tuners individually.
http://www.kalabrand.com/ProductPages/U-BASS-Parts.html

RoadToad has USA and licensed imports:
http://www.roadtoadmusic.com/accessories.html

stew mac:
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/...lite_Bass_Tuner_with_Schaller-style_Knob.html

Dougf · Jan 21, 2014

I've been using Peghed tuners from UU member TheCraftedCow, here's his website: http://www.pegheds.net

rudy · Jan 21, 2014

The Large Sound site at one time sold the Ashbory-style tuners for Uke bass, here's a build article:

http://www.largesound.com/ashboryarticle/concept/ukulele/

Kekani · Jan 21, 2014

From me..I'm a Hipshot distributor, but I don't distribute as much as I use for myself. I actually play bass, but I didn't get on board until I discovered their mini open geared "guitar" tuning machines.

Of course I have Hipshot Ultralight and brass bridges on my basses. Nice balance with that setup.

snakedude900 · Jan 23, 2014

Wow thank you for all the suggestions!

Kekani- what are these mini open geared guitar tuning pegs you speak of???

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