Thin Bridge Pins

[bruto]

Does anyone know where I can find a set of thin bridge pins for an older acoustic guitar? I bought an old Canda, sort of a Gibson clone, and it had run of the mill bridge pins that are too big to go all the way into the hole.

 

BTW, the guitar was made in 1973 by Fujigen Gakki for domestic Japanese sales. It has many scratches, nicks, chips, and worn frets and fretboard - a relic some might say. It does sound nice though - very bright, and has a wide neck, a great fingerpicking guitar.

 

Here's a link to a Japanese catalog I found on the internet: Canda 101

[Terry Allan Hall]

Take a pin, wrap some fine grain sandpaper around the shaft, and sand it down, checking it for fit, until it's the size that you like.

 

Another option is slightly enlarge your pin-holes, but I prefer the former solution...less dangerous if you haven't much wood-working experience.

[Freeman Keller]

Bob Colosi sells pins in different sizes and tapers. If possible measure yours and contact

 

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