Heart-Shaped Model Boxwood Peg for Viola

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

The heart-shaped model boxwood peg for viola stands out for its lightness, ease of adjustment, and refined aesthetics. Made from boxwood, it provides a lighter alternative to ebony, reducing weight in the scroll and enhancing the instrument’s vibration.

The heart-shaped model, with its distinctive carved head, ensures a comfortable grip and a classic design that enhances the viola’s aesthetics. Its smooth surface and precise fitting capability guarantee uniform rotation, preventing unwanted slipping or sticking.

These pegs are unfinished and require specialized tools such as a peg shaper and reamer to achieve a perfect fit in the pegbox. Additionally, the shaft is slightly wider, allowing for adaptation in repair and replacement work, ensuring a secure and customized fit for the instrument.

Thanks to its workability and natural finish, the heart-shaped model boxwood peg is an excellent choice for luthiers and violists seeking stability, precision, and an elegant aesthetic for their instrument.

Key Features

• High-quality boxwood: Lightweight and easy to shape, allowing precise adjustment in the pegbox.
• Heart-shaped carved head design: Ensures an ergonomic grip and a refined finish.
• Enhances instrument vibration: Lower density reduces weight in the scroll, optimizing viola resonance.

Specifications

• Peg head width: 22.5 mm
• Peg head length: 20 mm
• Shaft length: 50 mm
• Upper diameter: 9.5 mm
• Lower diameter: 8 mm
• Weight: 4.8 g