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nafmeadminI watched a video last night on guitar maintenance (I know, but I was tired of reading!) and the technician used a dremel-type drill to unwind and rewind the strings on the tuning pegs. This could change my life. I could take up surfing in the time I’d likely save. So – what type of tool is used? I also suspect there would have to be a particular fitting for the end to fit over the pegs. Thanks.
nafmeadminThe first one of these I purchased was called a Turbo Tuner. It was a string side winder with a removable head that would fit into the bit of any drill. I did a quick search before responding and cannot find anything with that name. However, I did find a couple of products that do exactly the same thing, the Planet Waves Drill Bit Peg Winder which you can find on Amazon for $7.00. This will fit into any drill. Also, Ernie Ball now makes a rechargeable drill that has a built -in peg that is a dedicated tool just for changing strings on guitars. There are 2 models, one for $20 and one for $35 available through http://www.Musiciansfriend.com
nafmeadminThank you, swickb007! I have ordered the Ernie Ball drill based on your recommendations. I talked to one of the maintenance guys in our district; he fashioned a drill bit for me from a bolt (provide your own drill). Soon I will be able to change strings much more quickly. You have my permission to take the rest of the day off. Just show this post to your principal…
nafmeadminA cordless screwdriver will work with the drill bit peg winder as well.
nafmeadminnafmeadminI teach a core group of students how to do this at the beginning of the year and leave it up to them. I think it’s important to practice such maintenance skills as young students so that they are prepared for later life as a musician. We don’t use anything fancier than a hand crank string change tool.
If you use primarily nylon string guitars for class (as I do) you might want to consider putting a set of string tie blocks on your students’ guitars.
Link below:
https://www.stringsbymail.com/string-tie-beads-for-classical-or-flamenco-guitar-bone-7730.html
Christopher M. Johnson, Professor of Music Education and Music Therapy, is currently the Chair of the Music Education and Music Therapy Department and Director of the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. Johnson earned his Ph.D. from the Florida State University.
Since his arrival at The University of Kansas, Johnson has taught courses in Instrumental Conducting, Teaching Instrumental Music, Managing Behaviors in the Music Environment, Psychology and Acoustics of Music, and Research Methods in Music Education and Music Therapy. Johnson served two terms as the editor of the International Journal of Music Education: Research, the research publication of the International Society for Music Education. He is currently serving his second term on the National Association for Music Educations Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. He also served on the editorial board of the Journal of Research in Music Education, and one earlier term as the Chair for the MENC Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. Johnson also served as the Chair for the Research Commission of the International Society for Music Education.
Johnson’s research interests include applied research in music education, and basic research in all aspects of the psychology of music. He has published articles in many journals including the Journal of Research in Music Education, the International Journal of Music Education, the Journal of Music Therapy, Journal of Band Research, Contributions to Music Education, and the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, among others. Johnson has also been an active member and contributor to the Research Seminar of the International Society for Music Education and World Alliance for Arts Education.
Johnson received a university teaching award – the Ned N. Fleming Award for Excellence in Teaching and received the recognition for Graduate Teaching Achievement from the Center for Teaching Excellence. Johnson was also awarded a lecturing & research award as a J. William Fulbright Scholar and recently received the Ella Scoble Opperman Citation for Distinguished Achievement from the Florida State University College of Music.
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