The tuning key was the cheapest option on amazon (that actually worked) to tune my old Music Maker lap harp, that has 4 mm square pegs.
I first bought a replacement tuning key on amazon that was like the one The Music Maker comes with. Those tuning keys look like a thin, flat piece of metal a few inches long, with a square hole at each end. I paid $7.50 for that one, but the metal was soft and warped, to the point of no longer working, by the second string I tried to tune. I was able to return it.
This was the next cheapest option. It worked well & got my whole Music Maker lap harp tuned. Just the edges of the inner bore of the tuning key warped just slightly, but it was not enough to effect performance. The pictures are after use.
This style tuning key is also a bit easier to make finer adjustments, since the handle is a longer lever than the tiny tuning keys the Music Maker comes with. Also the handle is out of the way of the other pegs when tuning, which is nice.
The wood handle on this tuning key was smooth & seemed nice enough.
If I was using a lap harp daily, & had money to spend, I might splurge for the $24 one I’ve seen on amazon, to see if the quality was even better, but this one works quite well for my needs.
The bore of the tuning key fits 4 mm square pegs (and is just slightly larger than 4 mm square, in order to fit the pegs.) The length of the tuning key handle is about 4 inches.
The pegs are 4 cm long, with 4 mm square ends. The threaded part of the pegs is about 5 mm diameter.
I don’t know much about peg quality (I’m not using the ones this set came with, as I only needed the tuning key), but I’ve included pictures.
Liyafy 30Pcs 40mm Tuning Pin Nails with Brass Rivets Set for Lyre Harp Small Harp Musical Stringed Instrument
4.3 | 310 ratings
Price: 14.99
Last update: 08-30-2024
About this item
Package includes: 1 Sets of 30pcs String Pin Nails; 30pcs Rivets.
High quality harps end pegs for strong and consistent string fixing.
Made of Stainless steel pins, bright steel finish, no fading, strong hardness.
Nickel plated pins with threads. Replace your loose tuning pins.
Tuning pins for dulcimer, zither, harpsichord or harps.
High quality harps end pegs for strong and consistent string fixing.
Made of Stainless steel pins, bright steel finish, no fading, strong hardness.
Nickel plated pins with threads. Replace your loose tuning pins.
Tuning pins for dulcimer, zither, harpsichord or harps.
Product information
| Item Weight | 5.6 ounces |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 5.12 x 3.54 x 0.39 inches |
| ASIN | B08QV25ZSH |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
310 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,099 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #7 in Harps |
| Date First Available | December 17, 2020 |
| Color Name | String Nails + Rivets |
| Number of Strings | 30 |
Top reviews from the United States
Dragonflies & Autumn Leaves
Works to tune The Music Maker lap harp!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
Dragonflies & Autumn Leaves
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2020
I first bought a replacement tuning key on amazon that was like the one The Music Maker comes with. Those tuning keys look like a thin, flat piece of metal a few inches long, with a square hole at each end. I paid $7.50 for that one, but the metal was soft and warped, to the point of no longer working, by the second string I tried to tune. I was able to return it.
This was the next cheapest option. It worked well & got my whole Music Maker lap harp tuned. Just the edges of the inner bore of the tuning key warped just slightly, but it was not enough to effect performance. The pictures are after use.
This style tuning key is also a bit easier to make finer adjustments, since the handle is a longer lever than the tiny tuning keys the Music Maker comes with. Also the handle is out of the way of the other pegs when tuning, which is nice.
The wood handle on this tuning key was smooth & seemed nice enough.
If I was using a lap harp daily, & had money to spend, I might splurge for the $24 one I’ve seen on amazon, to see if the quality was even better, but this one works quite well for my needs.
The bore of the tuning key fits 4 mm square pegs (and is just slightly larger than 4 mm square, in order to fit the pegs.) The length of the tuning key handle is about 4 inches.
The pegs are 4 cm long, with 4 mm square ends. The threaded part of the pegs is about 5 mm diameter.
I don’t know much about peg quality (I’m not using the ones this set came with, as I only needed the tuning key), but I’ve included pictures.
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micah
Simple, honest product. But definitely get a tuning key!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024Amazon Customer
Complin
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024Kali
Unfortunately Lyre strings not harp strings
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022SR
These are good
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024
Fred Rayworth
Not That Great
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023Mindriot
Works as advertised!
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2023Liam
poor quality
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
Liam
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
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