Re: Tuning ethnic instrument

[Jim Goodin <jimgoodinmusic@gmail.com>]

Mark have experienced similar on my oud.  I use Peg Dope which is a liquid that freezes up the pegs a bit to keep from slipping.  I think the slight variation between pairs can be something about the pegs.  In my case it's a cheap instrument and I suppose the more cash the better QC.  Also in my case it's nylon strings and that's another variable of instability during settling in time.  What does the saz have for strings?

Jim

On Wed, Apr 20, 2011 at 3:28 PM, mark francombe <mark@markfrancombe.com> wrote:

Directed mainly at Rick, but anyone else wanna chip in..

Ive been tuning my Saz (Baglama,) its been a while and I cant remember
the tuning. Its a 23 fret Baglama, and as such my book says G D A..
however I cant pull the strings to that tension... either the strings
will break, the tuning pegs or my fingers...!!! I have an alternative
tuning hear, that is supposed to be for a 19 fret Saz,  A G D.

Now heres my question... one string tunes fine to any pitch, smoothly
and easilly, Now is that just cos that string is lighter... or is it
because the peg hole is somehow smoother.. is there a trick with..
Oh.. I dont know... rubbing oil / wax / Linseed oil / Semen?? On the
peg?

Any tricks from the teepee?

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