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Zither Pins for Autoharp and Hammered Dulcimer

March 30, 2018

What is a zither pin? A Zither pin is a metal rod that is used to attach and tune a string on a Zither. In essence, it serves the same purpose as a geared tuning peg. It is simply a primitive version. Primitive, doesn’t mean inferior. This is a smaller version of what is used on a Piano. A Piano deck pin.

Banjo

Banjo Tuning Pegs Planetary vs Geared

March 30, 2018 1 Comment

Once upon a time banjo tuning pegs consisted of wooden dowels stuck in holes. How spoiled we have become! Modern tuners come in a variety of styles, some of which are quite complex. A far cry from the tuner of yore. In this review, we will go over Friction vs Geared tuners, quality levels, and prices. Let’s get started!

What replacement battery for a Snark Tuner?

March 20, 2018

How long does a battery last in a Snark Tuner? Some people get up to 1 year before replacement. Naturally there are a lot of factors, such as how often you use it, and whether or not you turn it off as soon as you are finished tuning.

Diamond Head Ukulele Ukulele

Diamond Head Ukulele Guide

March 07, 2018

Dulcimer Seagull Merlin

Seagull Merlin vs Dulcimer- Which is best?

February 27, 2018 1 Comment

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