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lightweight machine heads for my
Flamenco guitars and finally found the
answer in these Planetary Pegs. I will
be using them on all my Flamencos in
the future, and offering them as an
option on my classics as well.
The name refers to the internal gearing
system which is known as "planetary"
because little gears orbit like planets
around the drive shaft gear.
The short summary of why I like them:
~ They are lightweight, coming in at
45% lighter than the Sloane machines
that I usually use. This makes it easier
to hold the guitar in Flamenco position.
~ They tune easily, and hold their
settings, just like a machine head, with
what is effectively a 5:1 gear ratio, due
to the smaller diameter of the peg end,
compared to regular machine tuners
~ They look cool ~ very traditional.
Being a direct copy of an ebony viola
peg, they look for all the world like an
ebony peg.
~ Installation is the easiest by far of
any machine tuner; drill a hole and
screw them in. Tapered threads on the
exterior of the peg cut matching threads
in the wood of the head.
~ I'm interested in building classics
with more than 6 strings, and Planetary
Pegs can be installed in the head in
whatever pattern is convenient.
~No maintenence is required.
I buy Planetary Pegs in distributor
quantities, and do the finish work of
sanding and buffing the grips, as well
as inlaying the dots. If you are
interested in wholesale quantities, call
me for a quote.
Prices for one set of 6 pegs:
Plain.............................................$120
Inlaid with dot..............................$135
For an introductory trial set of 6 pegs I
allow a 10% discount. After that,
ordering 3 sets will get you the 10%
discount.
To place an order, call me at my
toll-free number, 1-866-214-9472 so
that I can begin putting the pegs
together to your specs. When I receive
your check, I will mail them
First-class, post paid. I guarantee
satisfaction; period.
If volume gets large enough, I'll set up
a Pay Pal account, or some such. In the
meantime, let's do it the old fashioned
way. Half the fun of doing this kind of
business is chatting with other
builders.
Feel free to call anytime. I can talk a lot better
than I can type. If I'm not in the shop, or can't
come to the phone, just leave a message on my
answering machine, and I will call you back as
soon as I can. Please say your name and phone
number distinctly.
Cheers,
Brian Burns
Phone: 707-961-1064
Toll free: 866-214-9472
e-mail: burnsguitar@yahoo.com
My mailing address:
18000 George's Lane
Fort Bragg CA 95437