Heart-Shaped Model Ebony Peg for Viola

General Description of the Heart-Shaped Model Ebony Peg for Viola

The heart-shaped model ebony pegs for viola combine elegance, durability, and precise adjustment, making them a classic choice in lutherie. Made from high-density ebony, they offer excellent wear resistance and a firm grip, ensuring stable and progressive tuning.

The heart-shaped model, with its distinctive carved head, provides a comfortable grip and a refined design that highlights the instrument’s craftsmanship. Its smooth surface and precise fit ensure uniform rotation, preventing unwanted slipping or sticking.

Ebony pegs are particularly valued in lutherie due to their high natural oil content, which helps keep them hydrated, reducing friction in the pegbox and improving their sliding motion without requiring frequent maintenance.

These pegs are unfinished and require specialized tools such as a peg shaper and reamer for optimal installation in the pegbox. Additionally, the shaft is slightly wider, allowing adaptation in repair and replacement work to match the instrument’s existing setup.

An excellent choice for those seeking reliability, durability, and a traditional design with the elegance of ebony.

Key Features

• High-density ebony: Provides wear resistance and tuning stability.
• Heart-shaped carved head design: Ensures an ergonomic grip and a refined aesthetic.
• Friction optimization: Natural oils improve smoothness and reduce maintenance needs.

Specifications

• Peg head width: 24 mm
• Peg head length: 21.5 mm
• Shaft length: 48 mm
• Upper diameter: 9 mm
• Lower diameter: 8 mm
• Weight: 6.8 g