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.

27319 topics in this forum

  1. A Present from Addie to Maestronet

    By Addie,   
    • 18 replies
    • 1874 views

  2. Useful Internet Articles 1 2

    By Jeffrey Holmes,   
    • 29 replies
    • 24203 views

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

    By Advocatus Diaboli,
    • 435 replies
    • 44071 views

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

    By Jeffrey Holmes,
    • 52 replies
    • 29411 views

  5. How to photograph an instrument for identifcation purposes:

    By Rue,   
    • 15 replies
    • 9175 views

  6. Luthier Exchange

    By Jeffrey Holmes,
    • 1 reply
    • 19950 views

  7. Reference Thread Links

    By Jeffrey Holmes,
    • 0 replies
    • 16098 views

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

    By sospiri,
    • 132 replies
    • 3285 views

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

    By lpr5184,
    • 80 replies
    • 3105 views

  10. Cello sound - projection in concert hall 1 2

    By ilovefiddle,
    • 26 replies
    • 1141 views

  11. Old Cello in need of significant repair

    By Robb,
    • 14 replies
    • 318 views

  12. Neck (length) reinforcement

    By Jim Bress,
    • 17 replies
    • 430 views

  13. Label ID - Wagner

    By reg,
    • 14 replies
    • 386 views

  14. What now? 1 2 3

    By jacobsaunders,
    • 58 replies
    • 1716 views

  15. My Colophony varnish does not dry off 1 2

    By Goran74,
    • 30 replies
    • 922 views

  16. Worldwide reputable US violin certificate shop

    By LAivzq,
    • 13 replies
    • 730 views

  17. What do you guys think? Violin...

    By Violinist1828,
    • 1 reply
    • 132 views

  18. Violin Bow Valuation

    By LemmyRose,
    • 1 reply
    • 98 views

  19. Old Violin label

    By Landolfi,
    • 23 replies
    • 1131 views

  20. Carbon fiddle opinions?

    By maxr,
    • 14 replies
    • 374 views

  21. What to do with older violin.

    By milksnake12,
    • 13 replies
    • 538 views

  22. 5 String small Widhalm viola 1 2

    By jacobsaunders,
    • 49 replies
    • 3432 views

  23. Anyone familiar with this English maker?

    By El Duce,
    • 5 replies
    • 426 views

  24. Stainer Basket Case Project 1 2

    By i8bugs,
    • 36 replies
    • 915 views

  25. Carbon Fiber Rods in Neck: Best Practices?

    By jdevries,
    • 24 replies
    • 794 views