Any Other Fixes of This Tuning Peg Problem

Bellycaster

As per the Title. Preferably cheap and without replacing the entire mechanism.

My G Tuner peg head is slightly loose.

I don't have these adhesives.

My current solution is an elastic band stretched tight from D to G string which is stopping the rattle, but I'd like something a bit permanent.



Thanks.

Paul_C

A little bit of superglue will do it, in my experience.

Almost anything thin enough to run into the gap and dry should probably do.

ICBM

Clear nail varnish, heated wax, or jam a bit of paper in there if you can get it in (try Rizla).

Bellycaster

Cheers. I wasn't sure on the Superglue as I didn't know if it would be too brittle. I might try a bit of Tin Foil for colour match @ICBM ;

Funkfingers

Fussy basket that I am, I would remove the offending machine head and bushing completely before introducing adhesive or heated wax. 

Break the task into stages. 

Build up thickness, then, press in the bushing - ideally with the proper tool.

The Rizla paper or PTFE tape has the advantages of being non-destructive and entirely reversible.


For the superglue method, I would still remove most of the machinehead. Press the bushing fully down. Apply touches of adhesive around the rim of the bushing from the rear of the headstock. Protect the finish. 

tachycardia23

I had this problem on my Squier P. A blob of blu-tack sorted it out, never bothered to mount a more permanent fix

Dave_Mc

ICBM said:

Clear nail varnish, heated wax, or jam a bit of paper in there if you can get it in (try Rizla).

I read that quickly and thought you were suggesting "jam" for a minute! 

ICBM

Dave_Mc said:

I read that quickly and thought you were suggesting "jam" for a minute! 

Might work... it's sticky.

May attract wasps in summer though.

Dave_Mc

ICBM said:

Dave_Mc said:

I read that quickly and thought you were suggesting "jam" for a minute! 

Might work... it's sticky.

May attract wasps in summer though.

You'd need to watch you don't end up with a buzzy tone

(sorry  )

Rocker

You are in danger of getting a swarm of suggestions now....

Sporky

Dave_Mc said:

ICBM said:

Clear nail varnish, heated wax, or jam a bit of paper in there if you can get it in (try Rizla).

I read that quickly and thought you were suggesting "jam" for a minute! 

Jam is the correct answer to more questions than most people suspect. 

Dave_Mc

Rocker said:

You are in danger of getting a swarm of suggestions now....

That was a lot better than my awful attempt at a joke! 

Bellycaster

Is the Metal Malleable enough to squeeze together with pliers to "Nip" the Clover Peg? 

ICBM

Bellycaster said:

Is the Metal Malleable enough to squeeze together with pliers to "Nip" the Clover Peg? 

No - it won't grip tight enough unless you can take it well past the elastic limit.

Have you got a small-diameter punch? You can try tightening the rivet pin.

Bellycaster

ICBM said:

Bellycaster said:

Is the Metal Malleable enough to squeeze together with pliers to "Nip" the Clover Peg? 

No - it won't grip tight enough unless you can take it well past the elastic limit.

Have you got a small-diameter punch? You can try tightening the rivet pin.

Not sure, I'll have a look or see if I can scrounge round at Work. The rubber band is working wonders and isn't that noticeable, but I won't want to settle for that permanently.

  

Alternatively, I can nab some glue from work and see to it when I've got a bit of time. 

Bellycaster

Not sure I can actually identify the Rivet Pin @ICBM ;

BillDL

I could be wrong, but I think this is the rivet pin @ICBM was referring to:

Not all clover button bass tuners use a pin fasten the flat button to the worm shaft though.

Bellycaster

Thanks, will check again @BillDL ;

ICBM

Yes, although often they're smaller, nearly flush with the surface and more difficult to see.

Bellycaster

Sadly there is not one on my Pegs @ICBM and @BillDL ;

Bellycaster

No biggie, I'll sort some glue out over the Holidays.