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Double Bass relacement hat pegs

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petej

Mar 29, 2010
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Hello all,
I have been lurking for a while and I have learned a lot now I have a question if that's OK? Can anyone tell me where I can get replacement wooden hatpeg pegs please, just the wooden peg part? I have a 19th century Tyrolean flatback and someone has sawn off the knobs on the pegs, they are in need of replacement now so here goes. Are these things a standard size? I assume that, because of the mechanical mechanism, they don't need fitting in the same way as cello pegs. I am in UK but for an item like this I would shop worldwide. Thanks in advance for your help. PJ.
 
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petej said:
Hello all,
I have been lurking for a while and I have learned a lot now I have a question if that's OK? Can anyone tell me where I can get replacement wooden hatpeg pegs please, just the wooden peg part? I have a 19th century Tyrolean flatback and someone has sawn off the knobs on the pegs, they are in need of replacement now so here goes. Are these things a standard size? I assume that, because of the mechanical mechanism, they don't need fitting in the same way as cello pegs. I am in UK but for an item like this I would shop worldwide. Thanks in advance for your help. PJ.
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I don't think there is a standard size. I think your best bet is to find someone with a lathe. These things are easy to turn.

Here is what I did:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=626722&highlight=tuners+paul

George
 
#4
I have replaced the pegs on 2 German/Tyrolean basses in the past. Both times I purchased replacement pegs from Lemur Music(they have Rosewood and Ebony with a pearl dot). They were very well made, and worked out perfectly.
 
#6
One can purchase replacement pegs directly from Rubner. It's a bit of a hassle, but possible. If the old ones fit, your local woodturner can copy the taper and make you something really unique. A good turner can make four in a couple of hours.
 
#7
I know that it is an old thread but you guys better know that there is no need to find wood turner at all!!!! I just ordered 4 new ebony pegs directly from Rubner! 13 € each plus postage! I also asked many shops I don't wish to name and they all told me about wood turner! Had enough of dumb ideas because wood turners have better things to do unless you order 4000 hat pegs! Guys at Rubner are helpful and their reply to my email was "That's not such a big deal" So huge thanks to Rubner and Jeffrey for helping me and also for helping the DB community in the future!
 
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timobee4 said:
...I also asked many shops I don't wish to name and they all told me about wood turner! Had enough of dumb ideas because wood turners have better things to do unless you order 4000 hat pegs! ...
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I bet you live in Europe somewhere. Don't blame the wood turners, they're the victims! That's a problem with the modern world in general, but I find it specifically in my adopted country. When I lived in USA there was always a little shop somewhere nearby (I ran one) which could turn over a small job for a fair price in a day or two of order. Now, here in Germany at least, it seems like even the smallest facility is hamstrung with managers with generic business training focused on getting big jobs. For them, it isn't worth the paperwork to have one of their guys go to work turning four pegs for fifty bucks even if the worker would sit on his hands otherwise. The States, as bad as things are, seem like an island where flexible small shops can still exist.
 
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robobass said:
( I bet you live in Europe somewhere. Don't blame the wood turners, they're the victims! )

I live in Melbourne, Australia! I would never blame any hard working wood turner! I was told that the machine needs setting up, ebony wood can be a pain to find in such small amount, and my only point was simply to thank Rubner for their friendly service, if I have Rubner tuners why bother someone for a little 100$ job when I can readily purchase the
exact pegs that perfectly fit my tuners plus have a nice little mother of pearl inlay in it for the same price or less!!!!! I don't know any hobby Wood turner and a pro won't even turn on the machines for 80$ I paid at Rubner!!!!!! Today a trades man earns minimum 300+ $ a day, renting factory, electricity, plus experties!!! 80$ just not worth setting up for. Again Rubner rocks.
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timobee4 said:
robobass said:
( I bet you live in Europe somewhere. Don't blame the wood turners, they're the victims! )

I live in Melbourne, Australia! I would never blame any hard working wood turner! I was told that the machine needs setting up, ebony wood can be a pain to find in such small amount, and my only point was simply to thank Rubner for their friendly service, if I have Rubner tuners why bother someone for a little 100$ job when I can readily purchase the
exact pegs that perfectly fit my tuners plus have a nice little mother of pearl inlay in it for the same price or less!!!!! I don't know any hobby Wood turner and a pro won't even turn on the machines for 80$ I paid at Rubner!!!!!! Today a trades man earns minimum 300+ $ a day, renting factory, electricity, plus experties!!! 80$ just not worth setting up for. Again Rubner rocks.
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That is why I bought me a lathe years ago:)
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