Detail 01
5/16-inch post hole
The peg uses a 5/16-inch post-hole specification.

Independent shopping perspective
These nickel Sta-Tite 870 Series friction pegs pair rosewood buttons with a metal shank and two knurled bushings. Made for dulcimer or banjo, they offer fine string adjustment and are described as a lightweight, durable drop-in replacement. Fit is the central consideration: the pegs use a 5/16-inch post hole and accommodate headstocks from 11.11 mm to 15.8 mm wide. They also accept string gauges up to .074 inch.

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What matters in use
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 01
The peg uses a 5/16-inch post-hole specification.
Detail 02
This is the listed headstock-width range for the pegs.
Detail 03
The pegs accommodate strings through .074 inch.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They are friction pegs for dulcimer or banjo.
They accommodate headstocks from 11.11 mm to 15.8 mm wide.
They accept string gauges up to .074 inch.