Definition
pegboxes
noun
- Plural of pegbox; the hollow wooden box at the head of a stringed instrument (such as a violin, guitar, or lute) that holds the tuning pegs.
Usage: music; technical
Examples
- The violin's pegboxes were carved from spruce and decorated with intricate designs.
- A luthier carefully adjusted the pegs in the pegboxes to tune the instrument.
- The pegboxes of classical guitars are typically made from the same wood as the neck.
- Damaged pegboxes can affect both the appearance and functionality of a stringed instrument.
- Musicians often inspect the pegboxes for cracks that might affect tuning stability.