Members orsino Posted July 8, 2004 Members Posted July 8, 2004 I just read the thread about bridge pins and thought I'd start a new thread. I sure wish that there was a better way to know if a particular set of pins will work with a particular guitar. I know that the best way is to drill the bridge to fit the pin, but who wants that headache? If I was buying a $100 set of ivory, perhaps I would consider it. It's a constant source of annoyance to me that there isn't a more standardized way of describing pin fit by the manufacturer of both guitars and pins.Rant over!
Members play4him Posted July 9, 2004 Members Posted July 9, 2004 Yeah !!! What Orsino said ... It is hard to believe that it hasn't been standardized to some extent.
Members Carle Posted July 9, 2004 Members Posted July 9, 2004 I too have suffered the bridge pin size difference. When I bought Marcie, my Gibson L20 it had plastic pins in it. I had a bone nut and saddle and Ebony pins installed. The pins were smaller in diameter than the Gibson plastic pins. I now put the pins in with the groove opposite the string on all except the 6th string. When I get my Corrinna guitar I will have Marcie fitted with unnotched pins that fit correctly. She and I will be happy then. I have been told by several repairmen that they are not to loose but they are for me so that is all that matters to me. I just like the pin to capture the string in the bridge tighter than they do on Marcie now and they will very soon.
Members woody b Posted July 9, 2004 Members Posted July 9, 2004 I've got several sets of Carrico EZ Pegs They brighten up a guitar a little but not much. I bought my first set because the underside of the bridge on my old Martin wasn't in very good shape. Because of their unique design I think they fit everything. I've had then in Martins, Taylors, Tacomas and Takamines. I get them in black with a white dot and they just look like normal bridge pins but you can get all kinds of inlays and stuff in them if you want something fancy.
Members orsino Posted July 9, 2004 Author Members Posted July 9, 2004 I've never seen these before woody. Very unique. Might have to try them. Thanks.
Members LittleBrother Posted July 9, 2004 Members Posted July 9, 2004 Well you can just imagine before CNC Yeah dont get me even started on this one
Members BungalowBill Posted July 9, 2004 Members Posted July 9, 2004 I didn't even realize they weren't standardized (guess I've been living under a rock or something, huh?). You guys mean I can't just order a set of bridge pins and be sure they'll fit my bridge?
Members Cams Posted July 9, 2004 Members Posted July 9, 2004 I'm with Bungalow Bill on this one; I didn't know they weren't standard sizes. I bought a set of ebony pins for my Guild and they slotted straight in. Guess I can consider myself lucky then.
Members Johnny Shithead Posted July 10, 2004 Members Posted July 10, 2004 Originally posted by orsino Bridge pins - pain in the butt. NOOOOO! That's not where they go!!! Just kidding, I'm with you guys on this. Standardization of guitar parts (if well done) = a happy Johnny. Even though it might look strange, I'd like to try some acoustics with bridges maybe more like electrics, or something with a really ergonomic cut. Oh well, I can dream... Later, JS.
Members seven7 Posted July 10, 2004 Members Posted July 10, 2004 agreed!it's aggravating for sure. p.s. ~ i change the bridge pins purely for cosmetics if i change them.
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