Detail 01
Battery powered
Winds under its own power instead of your wrist. Speed is set by the tool, so bring the string to pitch by hand at the end.
Product detailSKU #1273887998710
Ernie BallPowerPeg Battery Powered String Winder
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Battery-powered string winder for guitar and bass tuners. Buy it if you change strings often enough that hand-cranking is a chore.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Techs and players restringing several instruments in a session
- Anyone with hand or wrist pain from manual winding
- Fast string swaps between sets or during studio sessions
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who change strings a few times a year
- Anyone wanting a tool that also cuts string ends
- Classical guitars with slotted headstocks, where the peg shape differs
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Motorized peg drive
Torque is fixed. Let it do the slack winding, then stop short of tension so you don't over-tighten or snap a string.
Detail 03
Standard peg cup
Seats over common guitar and bass machine head buttons. Unusual or oversized peg shapes may not sit securely.
Detail 04
Handheld body
One hand runs the winder, the other guides the string. You still need to hold slack at the nut and bridge to get neat wraps.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm what batteries it takes and whether any are included before your first restring
- 02It winds only — you still need cutters for trimming string ends
- 03Ease off before pitch; finish tuning by hand with a tuner
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it work on bass tuners?
It fits standard bass machine head buttons, which are larger than guitar. Check that your pegs sit fully in the cup before running it under tension.
02Will it snap my strings?
Not if you stop it before the string reaches pitch. Use it for taking up slack, then tune the last stretch by hand.
03Do I still need a string cutter?
Yes. This winds pegs only. Trim excess string with dedicated cutters after the string is up to tension.
04Can I use it to loosen strings too?
Yes — running it in reverse unwinds old strings much faster than by hand, which is most of the time saved on a full restring.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
