[String Instruments] Recommended Peg Maintenance Products and Things to Consider When Choosing Them

If you own a violin, you may have experienced your pegs loosening quickly, or after leaving your instrument unused for a while, the pegs becoming stiff and hard to move. Have you ever encountered such issues? In this post, I’ll introduce recommended peg maintenance products along with things to consider when choosing them.

Things to Consider When Choosing Products

Before choosing peg maintenance products, it’s important to clarify the purpose of the adjustment product you’re selecting: Is it to stop the pegs from loosening, or is it to soften stiff pegs and make them easier to turn?
The reason I bring this up is that various manufacturers offer different types of adjustment products, ranging from solid to liquid forms. Each product has its own viscosity, which can vary. Generally speaking:/p>

“The lower the viscosity (softer), the smoother the peg’s movement; the higher the viscosity (thicker), the more the peg will be stopped from loosening.”

Choosing the wrong type of adjustment material may not give you the desired effect. Therefore, it’s important to check the product’s viscosity before selecting it.

*The effectiveness of these adjustment materials is also greatly influenced by how they are applied, the amount used, and the original fitting state of the pegs. Please keep this in mind.

Peg Product Comparison Table

Here’s a comparison table showing the viscosities of peg adjustment products from different manufacturers. I hope this helps when selecting the right product.

Solid Adjustment Products

Hill
Peg Composition

Lapella
Favourite Peg Compound/a>

Hidersine
HiderPaste

Conrad Gotz
Peg Soap

Liquid Adjustment Products

GEWA
Peg Magic

Contemporary Music Product
Peg Drops

Introduction to Peg Maintenance Products

Now, let’s take a look at each product, highlighting their main features.

1. Hill / Peg Composition

A peg adjustment product from the well-known string instrument brand, W. E. Hill & Sons, based in the UK. It can be applied to the pegs like lip balm. The viscosity is soft, making it suitable for pegs that are too stiff.

2. Lapella / Favourite Peg Compound

A peg adjustment product from Lapella, a German manufacturer of string instrument products. It comes with a cloth, giving it a more premium appearance.

3. Hidersine / HiderPaste

A peg adjustment product from Hidersine, a company founded by F. Hider in London. You apply the paste block by gently rubbing it on the peg 3-4 times, spreading it evenly.

4. Conrad Gotz / Peg Soap

A peg adjustment product from Conrad Gotz, a German manufacturer with a long tradition in classic orchestra instrument manufacturing. This product has a higher viscosity compared to others, making it ideal for pegs that tend to loosen easily.

5. GEWA / Peg Magic

A peg adjustment product from the well-known German string instrument manufacturer, GEWA. This liquid-type product is great for improving the smoothness of peg movement.

6. Contemporary Music Product / Peg Drops

A liquid peg adjustment product that you apply little by little. It’s recommended for pegs that tend to loosen easily.

What do you think? There are many peg maintenance products available from various manufacturers, but to be honest, there’s relatively little information or reviews about these types of products. I hope this blog helps you find the right one!