Ukulele spares 11 January at 3:41PM edited 11 January at 3:42PM in Music MoneySaving 14 replies 81 views

Robm1955

Help. I have Tanglewood Concert ukulele, and a few weeks ago, my son accidentaly, broke one of the strings. I took the string off, and waited, until I could get some more. I've now got some, but when I went replace the strings, one of the parts, that holds the tuning peg, in place, is missing. No one knows where it is, so it may have got thrown out, not knowing what it is. My question/s are, what is this part called, and can I buy just that part. I can't re-string my uke, without.

MovingForwards

@Robm1955 are you on about the bit the string wraps round as you turn the peg? If so search for ukulele tuning peg for sale UK and loads of options pop up.

Robm1955

No, it's the collar, that slips into the hole the tuning peg goes through. It only feels like plastic, but seeing as I don't know the correct name for them, I'm having trouble finding them, without buy a whole new set of tuning pegs, and keys.

Robm1955

Like these, only mine look deeper.
https://reverb.com/item/23167449-4-press-fit-peg-head-collars-for-tuner-gears

MovingForwards

http://www.janika.co.uk/Ukulele.php

You may need to buy one peg set to get the bit you need.

I will have a look at my uke tomorrow and do a few more searches. I'm guessing you're not a member of the uke forum or have a local guitar repair person.

MovingForwards

Machine head bush

eBay, various sizes, only a couple of quid.
@Robm1955

Robm1955

Thank you MovingForwards. It's all about knowing what to look for. I found these, following your link 
http://www.janika.co.uk/webshop.php?page=MACHFERRULES6SIL , but they are described as gold, but don't look it. I have since, joined a forum, but they haven't replied yet. If I did have to buy, a complete set of new pegs, I've found a few on ebay, but, how do I know, I am buying the right type?

Robm1955

Just looked on Ebay, searched for what you suggested, and found them. Thank you very much MovingForwards. I would still like to know, about the different type of pegs though, in case I need to replace, at a later date.

MovingForwards

That I honestly don't know as mine have been ok.  Friends used to take their gear to a specialist independent guy.

At a guess doing accurate measurements of everything you've got left or find direct replacements from Tanglewood, or alternative supplier. 

MovingForwards

I'm assuming it's not under warranty now? 

MovingForwards

Cross posting!

The only thing I can suggest is doing a search for the exact pegs for your ukulele make and model, hopefully that would bring up results.