I notice that some people use more fine tuners than others. Why is that and is there a standard number expected above which they are considered training...
Hi! Your pegs should be ok since the very beggining... if they are not, give them a treat with peg dope (lipstick type). Take off the pegs one by one (and not...
Well I have a full complement and never need to use the pegs except for two days after string changes. It saves wear and tear on the peg holes and I find...
My viola, Idefix, claims to be lonely and in need of "companionship". He was reading over my shoulder and got so excited when he saw the ad that he popped his...
My idea with fine tuners is that they are most useful for strings that are most sensitive in tuning--usually, for example, steel strings (such as many of us...
I kept my Wittner tailpiece (with 4 built-in tuners) even after switching from Helicores to Zyex. They're actually rather handy with the latter, which are less...
... Actually, less is more. One doesn't need to apply more than just a little bit. Nardo [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Cigarnose@...
Feb 1, 2007 1:52 pm
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When properly fitted tuning pins "let go", it's possibly because the humidity level has changed significantly on the drier side. The tuning pegs shrink a ...
HI All! I use Helicore strings with a Larsen A. My understanding is they are steel. Unlike synthetic or gut strings they have a very fine and small tuning ...
I got rid of fine tuners completely and put pegheds on my current viola..... they are great! they are designed so they never slip.... you'll never open your...
Erik Klevjer
eklevjer@...
Feb 1, 2007 3:27 pm
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Now that the viola list is a dating site, should we start signing all messages with some personal information? Michael Fernandez 35 y.o., SWM 5'9", 195 lbs ...
I would get rid of fine tuners unless you need them. You need them on any string that you can't tune on the pegs. You may be unable to tune on the peg if (a)...
Oh, you don't want my vital statistics, do you? Dianne Cooke Old married mom and wage slave Short but not too big around Loves coffee, dusty old books and...
This is from a relative beginner. That's my qualifying statement in response. In any event, I'm not sure I understand the concern. I have a fine tuner on the...
that's perfectly fine....I got some fine tuners recently (won't go into the reasons) and I find them more trouble than they are worth ... [Non-text portions of...
... I use four fine tuners. Some people are welcome to make fun of it and call it training wheels all they like, but that's probably a symptom of some other...
Cody Russell
cody@...
Feb 1, 2007 5:54 pm
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Well, Greg pointed out that his viola needs some companionship. Perhaps we should start signing messages on behalf of our violas. VLA THE IMPALER 5 y.o.,...
Cody Russell
cody@...
Feb 1, 2007 6:02 pm
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I believe that Helicore strings were made to be used with four fine tuners. When I've used those strings,I certainly have wished that I had fine tuners on my...
Well, Michael, some people swear by ash plugs, some people think they affect the sound and keep you from learning to control the airflow. This is somewhat...
Very good, SG! LOL For those not familiar with ash plugs and her reference, she's referring to bagpipes and the ever-present discussion of certain devices,...
I can see both arguments over this. Personally, I use five (yes five) fine tuners as I find in an opera pit it is a dead cert' that within half an hour my...
Philip Heyman
philip.heyman@...
Feb 1, 2007 7:12 pm
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This town is getting crazy! The lions at the Art Institute are wearing Bears helmets. If you go to the Chicago Symphony's website - www.cso.org - you can ...
HEIDELBEAR@...
Feb 1, 2007 8:11 pm
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In a message dated 2/1/2007 3:14:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, HEIDELBEAR@... writes: "Bear down Chicago Bears." That is almost as banal as the class song...
If you need them, no problem in using them, provided they are not heavy... Michael Tree uses a Thomastick tailpiece with built in tuners in his two violas. ......
Maybe signing with your instrument's personal info would be more interesting.... 'Jennifer' 15 and 1/4", GBDS (Golden-Brownish Da Salo style Viola), loves...
*growl* VLA sounds hot ... I'd love to get my hands around that!!! ... -- Antonio Stewart "Forgive me, Majesty. I am a vulgar man! But I assure you, my music...
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