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How do you install tuning pegs?

Updated on May 12, 2022 by Paul M.

Whether you’re building a guitar from scratch or a DIY kit, here’s everything you need to know about installing the tuning pegs. These parts of a guitar help you change the pitch of the string, and they sit on the headstock of the instrument. The six or seven tuning pegs are also called tuning machines.

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