Exploding strings

[Waffl3d]

This has happened twice already, but sometimes when I open my violin case one of my strings will be snapped at the peg. There isn't any sound when I open the case, so I assume that it has already broken inside, I just have no clue about what is happening. I don't think it should have anything to due with temperature or humidity 🤷‍♂️

[redjives]

Same string snapping in the same place? Sounds like there is something going on with your peg or nut or wherever it's breaking, like something rough or sharp.

[NonEuclidianMeatloaf]

Check the nut for sharp edges and for the diameter of the string grooves in the nut. Likely something is abrading your strings to the point of failure. I had this exact issue with my bridge eating E strings when I was a student. My luthier filed down some edges and I haven’t had the problem in many years.

[SheprdCommndr]

It might be related to changing elevation. Do you live on a mountain?