October 4, 2017
Why? Too humid: Wood swells; pegs stick tight. This can cause pegbox cracks. Glue absorbs moisture and seams may open. Too dry: Wood shrinks; the pegs […]
October 4, 2017
Why? Much of the strength of the instrument comes from its shape; the wood itself is quite thin. Furthermore, the strings put a lot of force […]
October 4, 2017
Why? First, finger oils shorten the life of the strings. Secondly, rosin dust sinks into the varnish, bringing with it a lot of dirt and dust. […]
October 4, 2017
Why? Pegs expand and contract with temperature and humidity. Using the pegs (instead of just the fine tuners) to tune every day, will automatically adjust the […]