Fluke Friction Tuning Pegs

hent · Jan 31, 2014

Hello. I have a fluke ukulele that I want to replace the friction tuning pegs. What are good replacement pegs that I can use without doing any modifications to it. Replacement pegs should not be too expensive. And how easy is it to replace the pegs. Thank you.

Balsa Dust · Jan 31, 2014

Grover 4B are a drop in replacement. I have them on my Flea and really like them.

https://www.grotro.com/Grover/UKULELE/Sta-Tite-Pegs-Set-of-4

gobes · Jan 31, 2014

Balsa Dust said:
Grover 4B are a drop in replacement. I have them on my Flea and really like them.

https://www.grotro.com/Grover/UKULELE/Sta-Tite-Pegs-Set-of-4

What do you like better about those tuners compared to the ones you replaced?

Jim Hanks · Jan 31, 2014

Pegheds are available as a factory option but not sure how hard it is to retrofit an existing uke. Why not give them a call and see? https://www.fleamarketmusic.com/Default.asp

Balsa Dust · Jan 31, 2014

They are smoother and don't stick so bad when tuning. The stock tuners have a finishing washer that digs into the headstock and mars it, which was why I swapped them out.

The down side of the Govers...they are little heavier than the stock, but like most things like that, after awhile I don't really notice it, especially since I use a Uke Leash on my Flea.

DaleR · Jan 31, 2014

I like my stock tuners...they just need some getting used to and of course proper tightening. One of my newest needed loosened ever so gently to make it tune smoother.

Ukejenny · Jan 31, 2014

A lady in my uke group has a flea from years ago, like in the 90's. her tuners do not seem to work. I am going to share this with her.

hent · Feb 1, 2014

Hello All. Thanks for all the input and suggestions. I called the company as per Jim's suggestion and I talked to a lady named Phyllis. I inquired if they sell the tuning pegs for the fluke and without hesitation she told me that she'll ship me one for free. I said wow what an excellent customer service and company. Thanks again FMM and to all.

bnolsen · Feb 1, 2014

Balsa Dust said:
They are smoother and don't stick so bad when tuning. The stock tuners have a finishing washer that digs into the headstock and mars it, which was why I swapped them out.

Sounds like a good reason to swap out the tuners. I don't mind the stock tuners myself, though.

DaleR · Feb 1, 2014

Bill1 said:
There is a photo of Phyllis here,
http://www.magicfluke.com/category-s/1814.htm

How many uke companies do you call and get to talk to the owner about the tuning pegs?

Very Cool!

surfink · Feb 1, 2014

Magic Fluke has always had the best customer service you could hope for..

PereBourik · Feb 1, 2014

I broke a tuner on my Flea going through security on a trip last summer. They shipped me one promptly and for free. They run a great business. So far, no complaints about the friction tuners. I have 2 other ukes with friction tuners. No big deal.

igorthebarbarian · Feb 2, 2014

That is awesome. Unheard of personal customer service especially in today's call-tree world.

hent said:
Hello All. Thanks for all the input and suggestions. I called the company as per Jim's suggestion and I talked to a lady named Phyllis. I inquired if they sell the tuning pegs for the fluke and without hesitation she told me that she'll ship me one for free. I said wow what an excellent customer service and company. Thanks again FMM and to all.

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