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.

28470 topics in this forum

  1. Are there any good books/resources on Making Pegs

    By xraymymind,
    • 18 replies
    • 698 views

  2. Self-taught violin makers 1 2

    By Michael Parker,
    • 49 replies
    • 4084 views

  3. Info on Violin by C. Bosher

    By CMB,
    • 0 replies
    • 20 views

  4. Silicon nitride endpin 1 2

    By JacksonMaberry,
    • 29 replies
    • 2955 views

  5. What to do with spongy American spruce? 1 2 3 4

    By Nick Allen,
    • 86 replies
    • 3551 views

  6. Wooden pins on front plate

    By Byrdbop,
    • 10 replies
    • 238 views

  7. Big Leaf Maple 1 2

    By BarryD,
    • 42 replies
    • 6219 views

  8. Pine resin spirit varnish

    By Julian Cossmann Cooke,
    • 5 replies
    • 657 views

  9. Identification please.

    By kyproset,
    • 3 replies
    • 189 views

  10. Fixing a dinged block plane 1 2

    By Adrian Lopez,
    • 35 replies
    • 1531 views

  11. Cello for beginner 1 2

    By Levietta,
    • 40 replies
    • 863 views

  12. Unusual VSO 1 2

    By Three13,
    • 36 replies
    • 1295 views

  13. Help identifying maker and collection 1 2

    By David27,
    • 28 replies
    • 981 views

  14. Making Hay...or Violins:Best Place to Start - UNH, Pomona, Oberlin, etc... 1 2

    By l33tplaya,
    • 39 replies
    • 2774 views

  15. Fake label... remove it?

    By Michael H,
    • 24 replies
    • 867 views

  16. Layout of rib stock?

    By Derek Callaway,
    • 0 replies
    • 14 views

  17. Density of the top.

    By Ajomafino,   
    • 0 replies
    • 8 views

  18. Another ID

    By antero,
    • 14 replies
    • 1601 views

  19. Edge finishing ?

    By H.R.Fisher,
    • 10 replies
    • 482 views

  20. Files Needed 1 2

    By Nestorvass,   
    • 39 replies
    • 881 views

  21. Help, advice buying violin.

    By ionu7,
    • 9 replies
    • 368 views

  22. thin endpin and vibrato

    By Craig Cowing,
    • 17 replies
    • 641 views

  23. Another Cello ID (from fake label thread)

    By Tom Fid,
    • 7 replies
    • 428 views

  24. Finishing Spruce Edges 1 2 3

    By Michael_Molnar,
    • 50 replies
    • 1863 views

  25. RIP Soroku Murata (1927-2020)

    By Andreas Preuss,
    • 3 replies
    • 365 views