Hill Peg Compound

W.E. Hill Peg Compound – made in England since 1880. This is the original, accept no substitutes. Simply the best-known compound to prevent your pegs from sticking; to be applied while tuning your instrument. W.E. Hill & Sons have been luthiers since the 17^th century; they know pegs and instrument tuning, and this compound gets the job done.

A Blend of:
Graphite Powder
Petroleum Jelly
China Clay
Talc
Red Iron Oxide

W. E. Hill & Sons
Founded by William Ebsworth Hill in 1880. W. E. Hill & Sons is built on a long family history of violin making, going back to William Ebsworth's great-grandfather, Joseph Hill.
he firm has a widespread reputation for expertise and dealing in fine instruments. and are established as makers of instruments, bows, cases and fittings. A Hill's Certificate of Authenticity is considered definitive worldwide and their publications on Stradivari and Guarneri are industry standards.

For much of the 20th century, the Hill workshop has employed England's best bow makers, who create bows renowned for character and consistency. Hill violins, cellos and cases are also highly regarded. Their other products include varnish cleaner, violin e-strings, rosin, peg paste, music stands, chinrests, and specialist tools.

Over the years, many of the most celebrated instruments by Stradivari, Amati, and Guarneri have passed through Hill & Sons. They have built up one of the most notable collections of stringed instruments, many of which can be seen at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, including the "Messiah" Stradivari from 1716.

The resources provided by the Hill archive, access to rare instruments, and centuries of experience allows W. E. Hill & Sons to provide the music world with the finest tools for performance.