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TUNING MACHINE [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • String Instruments
DEF

Wooden pegs that insert into the head around which strings are wound to adjust tension.

CONT

[On some guitars] the tuning machines are gold-plated and embossed with the Martin insignia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à cordes
DEF

Chevilles de réglage de tension des cordes.

CONT

La guitare Maccaferri est associée au célèbre guitariste Django Reinhardt qui l'avait adoptée. En plus de la forme de sa rosace en D, de ses éclisses dégagées et de son mécanisme de clés perfectionné qui la caractérisent, cette guitare possède une seconde caisse de résonance construite à l'intérieur, ce qui augmente de façon équilibrée le volume de toutes les notes.

Spanish

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