Installing Tuning Peg | Installing Strings | |
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Each tuning peg consists of the components | Each string of the ukulele is a different diameter. | ||
shown in Figure 36. |
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| Number the strings 1, 2, 3, and |
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| est diameter to the largest diameter. Their arrange- |
Bushing Tuning |
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Peg Seats |
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| Figure 36. Tuning peg components. |
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| Figure 38. Proper string arrangement. | |||||
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To install the tuning peg: | To install the ukulele strings: | |||||
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1. Using a | 1. Use a piece of tape and pen to designate | |||||
| four peg seats into the | |||||
| each string number and tie a knot at one end | |||||
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| of each string. | |||||
| Figure 37. | |||||
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| 2. In the order shown in Figure 38, pull the |
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| strings through the bridge slots, over the |
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| saddle, and over the string nut slots. |
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| 3. Route the strings to the inside of the tuning |
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| pegs and through the peg holes. | ||
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4. Turn the tuning buttons to lightly tighten the strings. The strings are now ready for Tuning
Figure 37. Installing peg seat into front ofon Page 20. headstock.
2.Slide each peg through one nylon bushing into the seat on the front of the headstock.
3.Attach the remaining components to the peg in the order shown in Figure 36.
4.Secure the tuning peg assembly by tightening the Phillips screw.
Figure 39. Completed ukulele.
Model T10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11) |