The Pegbox

This forum is for discussions relating to the “hardware” side of string instruments, it should include issues relating to:making, repairing, authenticity, buying, selling, instrument values, and so on.

27316 topics in this forum

  1. A Present from Addie to Maestronet

    By Addie,   
    • 18 replies
    • 1854 views

  2. Useful Internet Articles 1 2

    By Jeffrey Holmes,   
    • 29 replies
    • 24180 views

  3. Strad (and other) models database? 1 2 3 4 18

    By Advocatus Diaboli,
    • 436 replies
    • 43904 views

  4. If you are uploading photos, please read! 1 2 3

    By Jeffrey Holmes,
    • 52 replies
    • 29369 views

  5. How to photograph an instrument for identifcation purposes:

    By Rue,   
    • 15 replies
    • 9154 views

  6. Luthier Exchange

    By Jeffrey Holmes,
    • 1 reply
    • 19929 views

  7. Reference Thread Links

    By Jeffrey Holmes,
    • 0 replies
    • 16088 views

  8. What to do with older violin.

    By milksnake12,
    • 3 replies
    • 83 views

  9. Carbon fiddle opinions?

    By maxr,
    • 6 replies
    • 126 views

  10. Worldwide reputable US violin certificate shop

    By LAivzq,
    • 6 replies
    • 345 views

  11. Guarneri 4 String Fiddle... 1 2 3

    By lpr5184,
    • 70 replies
    • 2698 views

  12. My Colophony varnish does not dry off

    By Goran74,
    • 24 replies
    • 692 views

  13. Neck (length) reinforcement

    By Jim Bress,
    • 14 replies
    • 309 views

  14. Carbon Fiber Rods in Neck: Best Practices?

    By jdevries,
    • 24 replies
    • 738 views

  15. Physics of sound production - does the bow stick actually make a difference? 1 2 3 4 6

    By pooispoois,   
    • 132 replies
    • 9063 views

  16. Stainer Basket Case Project 1 2

    By i8bugs,
    • 35 replies
    • 766 views

  17. 5 String small Widhalm viola 1 2

    By jacobsaunders,
    • 41 replies
    • 3135 views

  18. Paganini's Cannon coming to Columbus Ohio 1 2

    By Bruce Carlson,   
    • 48 replies
    • 2266 views

  19. Label ID - Wagner

    By reg,
    • 2 replies
    • 117 views

  20. Anyone familiar with this English maker?

    By El Duce,
    • 4 replies
    • 304 views

  21. String break angle 158 degrees? Where does that come from??? 1 2 3 4 6

    By sospiri,
    • 125 replies
    • 2899 views

  22. Help! I found my stolen instrument at a dealer in another state! 1 2

    By userbob,
    • 43 replies
    • 2170 views

  23. ID. German violin 1 2

    By antero,   
    • 40 replies
    • 1424 views

  24. Non flatness of plates

    By Anthony Panke,   
    • 10 replies
    • 392 views

  25. Jelutong for corner blocks?

    By Mampara,
    • 24 replies
    • 449 views