Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Its not bad but to my ears the sustain is hampered and volume. Please check the fields highlighted in red. I also think there might be issues with illegal new walrus ivory being passed off as FWI, so I personally wouldn't have a bar of them. Fossil Mammoth Ivory can sell and ship anywhere on the planet except to the US states of NY, NJ, IL, HI, NV and CA. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Ray, I'd agree with Rich in saying the pins sit a touch higher than the factory plastic ones. Bob Colosi for Martin Authentics Bone Bridge Pins with Abalone Inlays 2A.230 Used - Excellent $23 + $6 Shipping This piece of gear has sold View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb View similar gear Watch Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. My take is that the order I just presented is sorted by most to least influential on sound, but I would like to hear others' take on this. The pins should be just tight enough not to fall out or rattle. My newest acquisition just got a Bob Colosi compensated bone saddle and tortoise dot bone pins. And they look quite a bit better too. As a new J-45 owner and inexperienced with guitars in general if I want to replace my bridge pins for a 2019 J-45 standard are there pins that will fit correctly as purchased? I do this by sanding/scraping the pins, not by reaming the pinholes. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: Shipping Region: We make guitar pins of: 1) North American Cattle Bone for $39.95/set 2) Fossil Walrus Jawbone for $74.95/set 3) Fossilized Mammoth Ivory for $ 110/set Cost is the biggie innit. You can then click on the red button on that page corresponding to the pin size you find on the chart. Just click on the "products" tab, and follow it to the bridge pin section. Amazon price for a set of brass pins 5.99. I've read a little about the Camel bone being pretty close in hardness to FWI. Bob says these are softer than bone, but generally harder than plastic. apart from that the differences are mostly cosmetic. It SHOULD be outside the acoustic chain - just like tuning machines. I've dealt with Bob twice. I just bought a Martin 00-18; the bridge pins are made of plastic, so I would like to upgrade them. Nick is extremely wise in this, despite his sun and salt sea baked brain. My guitar is a 2008 J-45. They still need a little fitting. It's hard to get really black bone pins, so Bob made me two sets of pins. He's got a listing of the most common sizes (and no Natrone,. Looks pretty good too! When I had my 2015 Southern Jumbo Supreme, I used these without issue. I've used FWI but gave up on it in favour of the somewhat warmer-sounding bone and/or AA. Bridge pin specs: Overall length: 1.25" (31.75mm) Widest diameter (above collar): .320" (8.13mm) Shaft length: 1" (25.40mm) Shaft taper: 5-degree taper I didn't need to do anything to them to make them fit better, or rather I didn't want to. the fretboard with the bridge pins, but when I installed them in the guitar Stuff you won't find anywhere else. guitars and gear with nary a problem ever. including H x W x L, radius and compensation (if any), and these measurements will need to be taken with a dial caliper. Really well done -- though the all-white version that I purchased for an old vintage Gibson would seem to be "plain," in reality the sheer quality of materials and execution make them beautiful to see. I'm no expert, but I've always felt you should fit the pins to the holes and not the other way around. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. They sit exactly like the plastic pins, that is, a little higher than flush, but I like them that way. Pins are very subjective but I think they sustain better than plastic. $140-$180 Bridge pins cannot be shipped to: NY, NJ, CA, HI, NV, IL or overseas BONE BRIDGE PINS - Unslotted sets available for most bone pins BUFFFALO HORN BRIDGE PINS NUTS Reminder: Nuts come slightly oversized with the string slots uncut and should be installed by your local luthier or tech! Mine is a 2005. I can sum it up in two words. The only factor I see here is if the pins are substantial enough to add weight to the soundboard and affect the vibration characteristics of the top. now i'll argue all day long (having been shown the light by luthier. Are you sure you want to remove the following product from the cart? I put in a set of unslotted Antique Acoustic pins. A few people have accused me of being wise about a few things over the years. I resemble that remark, at least the second part of it. I am a newbie, no pretension to know the technical details and intricacies of how the whole guitar system works.so with that out of the way, looking at how the bridge plate looks like now, I can see the wear and the need to eventually get work done. Set of 6 Fossil Mammoth Guitar Bridge Pins for $ 110.00 Fossil mammoth ivory is from the tusks of the ancient wooly mammoth. So a question I have been wanting to post for sometime has to do with bridge pins. There are buffalo horn pins that look the same for less. Heel: 4.77mm, Gibson Plastic Whites - 6 degree taper 67. Strikes me as honest & knowledgeable. It is tricky, tedious work I must warn you however. Colosi (guitarsaddles.com). $22.00. I recall reading that pins dont have to be tight in the bridge to serve their purpose. Installation was pain free, the material is very very light and the plate mate is really nice. Lots of us here get pins and saddles of various material from Bob. As for drilling bridge pin holesI would never drill the pins holes larger, not even on a cheap guitar, let alone a Gibson. Keep checking as you go for fit so asnot to over cut the pin making it too thin. It's a miracle I've survived as long as I have. "Fossil" or "fossilized" walrus ivory is not petrified or mineralized the way a true fossil is, it's just really old, and often damaged by the elements. Martin offers Ebony pins, Bob Colosi recommends horn. Bob always over-sizes his products so they can be fit by you the way you want themRalphy. I've sold lots of high-end Experience the small but mighty sound of Martin Ukulele Strings. I know, it seems counterintuitive but for me, I will always choose light cheap plastic pins. The hybrid set i've been running don't sit perfectly but they stay put, and the antique acoustics sit up about 1/4+" proud of the bridge - so either they need to be shaved down or the holes need to be reamed to make those fit properly. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. Yes. As to why, not truly sure. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Let us know what you hear when the Gibson gets it's turn. Authentic Series Bridge and End Pin Set (Plain Black) The white plastic factory pins seat in there real well and tend to pitch to an angle under tension. My goal is to make something that will be accurate, correctly configured for your guitar, and allow you to fit it to your instrument with relative ease. Family owned since 1972, Elderly Instruments is a music store specializing in new, used & vintage guitars, banjos, mandolins, ukuleles and more. It looks like these pins are the ones to go for! jschmitz asked about good fitting pins for a j-45. . Something went wrong. Your best tone will come from a ball properly seated in the maple bridge plate. General Acoustic Guitar and Amplification Discussion. For kicks i tried out the original white plastic pins that came with the guitar from the factory, i've had a hybrid set of ebony (EAD) and water buffalo horn (GBE) in there for the last 10 years or so and never found any issue with them. It's much denser, however, than most bone, and has a creamy whiteness; both of which make it a darn close substitute for elephant ivory. You can post now and register later. He has good discussions there on bridge pin sizing and fitting. Learn More. why are Yairi saddles not among the dozens of . An Unofficial forum for those who love Martin instruments - Founded by Steve Stallings, Just picked up a set from Bob for my D18V. It is best to go to our guitar bridge pin size guide chart (Click Here) and scroll to select your pin size and to purchase. I have brass on my . I once changed the stock synthetic saddle on a Martin J40 to bone and was disappointed by the result. Fossil ivory or bone guitar bridge pins will improve the tonal properties of your acoustic guitar when replacing wood or horn pins. This beautiful, "antiqued," set cost me They sit exactly like the plastic pins, that is, a little higher than flush, but I like them that way. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I ordered a couple of bone saddle blanks from Bob. 1993 Martin HD-28 IR/Sitka 2001 SCGC F Cutaway Maple/German 2008 SCGC OT Madi/Italian I like tinkering to get things the way I like them but if the sound sucks ie) less volume and the sound is muddied it would be a waste of 2k. however, my feeling is that there is more that this guitar has to offer. Although I don't have a frame of reference for this particular guitar, it sounds really fine with the Antique Acoustics pins and my standard DR Sunbeam light (12-54) PB's. My handle is sixstringseafarer and From Bob Colosi's website, on the subject of bone pins:- "BONE BRIDGE PINS: A lower cost alternative to their ivory counterpart, although sonically speaking, they are identical. STRAP BUTTONS & ENDPINS Bring us your dream, and we'll build it. First time I took pictures of the inside, so please forgive me :). Display as a link instead, BTW, I'd like to get a few opinions on which makes the most diffence in tone, saddle, bridge pins, or nut? They look and sound great. item 2 Pure Ebony Bridge Pins with Abalone Dot Inlay for 6 & 12 String Acoustic Guitar Pure Ebony Bridge Pins with Abalone Dot Inlay . Click to expand. Judging by the varied information on the internet, the bridge pins do have an effect. Join or Renew your membership today! This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Maybe the nature of a Taylor guitar might not make the installation of the PlateMate as noticeable- maybe your next subject will allow that. I've just installed Bob's bone saddle and pins on my 810ce. They fit my Martin and my J50 just fine when I had them. I have installed three so far and will always get them on every guitar from now on. I have NOT noticed a change of how the guitar sounds at all.maybe I will be able to as I play some more. Additionally my Martin D15 came standard with Ebony pins. When the pins are solid, does that necessitate a slotted bridge? 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I ordered a set of antique acoustics J45 to try out. Found in Alaska, Canada and Siberia this unique material is 20,000 years old and is of a tan color. LUXE BY MARTIN Bridge Pins (Turkish Emery/Dark Gray) $99.99. Thanks. Anybody got a good list of bridge pin sizes for various Guild acoustics? He says there is unlikely to be a definable tonal change from the Antique Acoustics pins. I've tried all bridge pins over the years. Based on your location, we've changed your settings: By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. ebony or bone pins are cool because they're cool, that's about it Tony Done Member Messages 9,727 Mar 30, 2021 #4 Fossilized Walrus Ivory (FWI) Guitar Bridge Pins 6pk - Ebony. I've been on Reverb for 3.5 years, with 44 ratings, all 5-star. The guitar sure is louder, clearer, and bit sharper. Definately makes sense. I prefer unslotted pins, if you do have slotted pins and want to change, you have to slot the bridge.unslotted pins help the ball ends of the string tobe easyon the bridge plate and on the pins themselves. Tusq 21.41. And the comparo can be done quickly with the same set of strings simply by partially detuning the guitar, putting on the capo, and tuning down enough to get the pins out (preferably from inside-out). I am a newbie, no pretension to know the technical details and intricacies of how the whole guitar system works.so with that out of the way, looking at how the bridge plate looks like now, I can see the wear and the need to eventually get work done. There's nothing more critical to our futureand everyone else'sthan developing forests with long-term sustainability. The Old Town Walls. Everything you need to know about acoustic guitar string gauges. Just a perfect option for the low saddle AND poor fit. Get updates on our latest releases and sales, 2023 C.F. See shipping page for details and restrictions. Shop today! Cow bone is cheap and plentiful and wouldn't add much to the cost of a guitar. From what i've read gibson drills the holes straight through whereas Martin tapers the hole. Martin & Co. Inc. All Rights Reserved. Price: $ 149.95. 1 talking about this. Attachments Sometimes pins make a difference, sometimes they apparently don't. Found in Alaska, Canada and Siberia this unique material is 20,000 years old and is of a tan color. For strings I use either John Pearse PB Mediums or D'Addario EJ17 Medium PB. I always upgrade my Is there any better bang for the buck in a new guitar than this. The possibilities for a custom guitar are virtually endless; limited only by your imagination. People do say you can ream out the bridge pin holes, but somehow that seems to me to be a radical fix that can only be done in one direction - making the holes larger. It's got an Adi top and is one of the guitars the set that became the "TV" line a few months later. Ross suggested going with unslotted pins to improve string ball end contact, as long as we were doing bridgeplate work. $12.00. EUR The difference in sound once I removed the pickup and swapped the pins and saddle for bone is unbelievable. Just click on the "products" tab, and follow it to the bridge pin section. I think part of the confusion with the Antique Acoustics is that there are several options for J45 pins. A good way to get some volume out of a quiet guitar, but you will also hear an increased brassiness to the sound. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. If the material used were softer, then I think that the transfer would be decreased by the dampening of the material and the lesser contact between surfaces. I've never been one to mess with pins but a friend who is a tone head went around the block with all kinds and finally wound up with the original plastic pins. Might all be just hype to sell more expensive components. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. I am thinking of switching the adj out Ive done this kind of thing but will ask a luthier. It doesn't affect the sound and they look fine. IMO pins don't have much effect compared to saddles. You can grab it for $25 including FREE shipping (fully insured, continental USA These are fitted so that they sit very slightly proud of the bridge, more so on the wound strings than the plain strings. only). Below is a link to Bob Colosi's website. They look very nice indeed and they are quality pins.Ralphy. The Old Town Walls. Join a large, extended family united by a love for all things Martin. 9.5 radius 43 mm width. Martin offers Ebony pins, Bob Colosi recommends horn. Address: Marktplatz, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Paste as plain text instead, With unslotted pins, both the bridge and bridgeplate need to be saw-slotted to accommodate the strings. One is buffalo horn, almost coal black. Received today my plate mates and tried on my Taylor. Im now in my 50s and despite his advice Ive recently purchased a really lush J45 adj in a beautiful honey burst. As a lifelong player who has gone through pins from dirt cheap junk to very pricy bling, I was very impressed with the material, fit, and finish of these fine pins. $19.99 Brand New 14-Day Return Policy Add to Cart D'Addario Rotating Elliptical Guitar Strap End Pins (Strap Locks) - New with Free Shipping! This has the side effect of increasing the break angle. Colosi sometimes makes pins very slightly oversize from the spec to accommodate pinhole and bridgeplate wear in vintage guitars. Yes in stewmac you can buy ivoroid white ball pins which fit both my 2013Hbird and my 2015 J-45 standard with no modifications what so ever. These high quality, precisely machined bridge pins are polished to accent the beauty of the genuine ebony. He will custom make virtually anything you want or need, and it isn't expensive. My loss is your gain. Unfortunately, I didn't inherit his fighting skills, and my "fight or flight" gene is totally missing. He was very friendly and helpful and his FWI bridgepins & saddles sound heavenly in my HD-28V. I had a guitar tech tell me years ago never to buy one because they are poorly made and suck. Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Nuts, Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like. This is a dense fossil ivory and of a light tan color. I like Bob Colosi dyed bone bridge pins, because they afford you an opportunity to use something that compliments your particular guitar's aesthetics. From my perspective, fitting the pins to the holes is a better solution than the other way around, even though the result may or may not be a fit that is absolutely perfect. Later in the 1930s came 'plastic' (celluloid), and I believe moulded slotted plastic became standard some time in the 1940s. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. From Bob Colosi's website, on the subject of bone pins:-. Our Waverly Ebony Bridge Pins are precisely machined, with vintage style. I've also bought items from Bob. And well done getting photos of the inside- always a bit of a challenge, balancing light, camera (or phone), and hands, to frame a pic that makes sense. First time I took pictures of the inside, so please forgive me :). Just installed on my HB, sounds as good as without and I have peace of mind on a $4K guitar that it's structure will not be damaged by the damn pins digging into the wood. As a keen amateur playing non-vintage acoustics, I have never (in 45y) needed to replace bridge pins because they wore out. Very impressed! You might be fine if you've already reamed to set the originals down. Btw- that is not terrible wear to really call for the PlateMate- and even if it were, there are options now that do not require the complete replacement of the bridge plate, as was once the usual fix. Ebony 10.99. Very nice. On 11/20/2019 at 9:23 PM, jschmitz54 said: https://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Trade_Secrets/Chopping_the_ends_off_bridge_pins.html. Received today my plate mates and tried on my Taylor. Early Martins were fitted with either ebony or ivory un-slotted pins with pearl dot insets. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. Free shipping for many products! It doesn't affect the sound and they look fine. Does Bob make Camel Bone bridge pins? For bridge plates to get gouged out by ball ends it would need a very long time, a bridge plate made of the wrong material, size or thickness, or straightup wrong string installment I imagine. Hey! Below is a link to Bob Colosi's website. If you disagree I wish you joy of your fossil ivory or whatever, but my ears just don't catch the improvement. Martin offers Ebony pins, Bob Colosi recommends horn. The tone is a bit sharp and takes a bit of getting used to. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Premium Bone Acoustic Guitar Bridge Pins Bob Colosi Double Inlay Paua Abolone at the best online prices at eBay! With your holes already being reamed you'll have little or no sanding to do. jchabalk No matter your skill level or playing style, we want to help you find the perfect instrument and strings to spread joy to the world through your stories and music. Just as infoBob's site is back up and running! He has good discussions there on bridge pin sizing and fitting. If your original fits perfect, this will simply allow me to get your copy much closer, minimizing the work you must do to install it. Is there any noticeable difference between standard Martin pins and, say, Antique Acoustics pins who claim to make vintage replicas? Interesting point. I also have 315 perfect feedbacks on ebay since I joined in 2003100% positive Pasted as rich text. The pins should NOT be forcibly clamping the strings in place. These are an upgrade from the standard FWI pins as they have a darker color with more of a marbling look. Installation was pain free, the material is very very light and the plate mate is really nice. Always use Bob Colosi Saddles on ALL of my guitars.even had SCGC fit Colosi Fossilized Ivory saddle on the 34 Zorro as extra.switch out with OEM every few string changes just to enjoy difference. I don't know for sure, but most guitars' pins today come with a 3 degree taper. An Unofficial forum for those who love Martin instruments - Founded by Steve Stallings. I'd support both Tony and Michael - bone or AA are both excellent, very little tonal difference (if any at all) between them, and both comparatively cheap. Heel: 4.2mm. Privacy Policy | You are using an out of date browser. For now I am very very happy and have one to install on each guitar I have. This is all just conjecture on my part because I'd ask why not just use a really hard material for the bridge pins, bridge, saddle, etc.? When I had my J-45, I stuck StewMac slotted ebony pins in it without any trouble. This morning installed my my Martin D38 '37 AA, and again same experienceIFF I can hear any change is a bit more sustain, but it could be my ears Really like the idea of this product to protect the structure of the guitar without sacrificing tone. Currency: I installed these on my J-45 and they sound real nice. While Bob Colosi does have good stuff, I find that Luthiers Mercantile Intl (LMI) has a great selection of pins for reasonably cheap prices. Heel: 4.65mm, Larry Cragg Hybrid - 4 degree taper (the high e broke while i was tuning up) The pinholes were re-drilled and reamed for 5 degree taper pins, so I want to fit the pins to the bridge, rather than the other way around. Bridge pins: this one baffles me. If the pins holes wear a little over time, then the pins will continue to be usable. Your previous content has been restored. To reflect our commitment, we updated our terms and conditions. I have had much success reshaping and carving pins, both plastic, ivoroid and wood pins..for various guitars, with a very sharp, firm, pocket knife..carefully whittling slowly and evenly around the base upward towardthe pin head. charts from Bob that show the specs of the 1T size and the numerous guitar Since you're having Bob do up a new saddle for you, why don't you have him size up some new bridge pins for you at the same time? No minimum order and all orders have a low flat rate shipping charge to US addresses. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. You must log in or register to reply here. I like a warmer tone. What does make sense is that the pin should be the solid contact point between the varied components at the bridge and under it. Brand New items are sold by an authorized dealer or original builder and include all original packaging. I bought a set of bone pins from Bob also. This fascinating and attractive walk is best started from the Spitaltor, a massive gatehouse built in the 1500s. I tend to like the Antique Acoustic pins you can buy from Elderly, https://www.elderly.com/collections/category_acoustic-guitar-bridge-pins-endpins?_=pf&pf_v_brand=Antique Acoustics. they're a touch to high. I like his highly mineralized, colorful, FWI pins. Camel bone is not as hard as FWI, not having the mineral content (which is fine, since I don't like FWI). Up for sale is a set of Bob Colosi Premium Fossilized Walrus Ivory (FWI) pins. Bridge pins made of fossilized whale penis are best for the sound. That probably came from my father, who became a boxer in the Marine Corps because his big mouth was getting him punched so much. They're made of some kind of hard plastic very similar to vintage Martin or Gibson pins. I didn't want to use Paypal, so I called with my CC number and chatted with him for a while. I also don't have much saddle left on the guitar and so slotting the holes to increase string angle came up which got me exploring this. The menu will walk you through a selection of pin materials, including ancient mammoth ivory, and a selection of inlay materials. I just got a set of bone pins size 2A with the 4mm abalone for my OM-28V and they are beautiful. Hey! I couldn't be more happy with them. One thing i forgot to check yesterday is how the pins are drilled in the bridge. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Queen Annes Revenge, loyal sea dog, grog. I have bought pins and custom saddles from Bob -- excellent transactions and results (especially the saddles -- made a tremendous difference in sound and playability). Like I wrote, not quite sure how it makes a difference. Any luthiers out there care to respond? Brand new Bob Colosi Bone Bridge Pins Custom-Dyed Size 1T | Reverb Similar Listings 2 Real Bone nuts, Pre cut, slotted for Fender Strat or Tele . Baggs Pickups Picks FAQs FEATURED ITEMS CLICK PICTURES FOR MORE INFORMATION UNIQUELY DYED BONE PINS Click the picture below for more details. Collar: 5.33mm High quality precision acoustic guitar bridge pins, end pins and strap buttons. Like this product, this review is also man-made. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. Mostly acoustic. Fossilized Walrus Ivory (FWI) Bridge Pin 6pk - Ebony inlay. Measured below the sikirt my '70 D50 is .209" x .137" which is a size 1 and my '90 D30 is .219" x .158" which looks like a 2A. Bob Colosi bone bridge pins New Music - David Grisman Dawg Works Volume 4, and a new bonus recording entitled Happy Birthday Lloyd Loar If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. This guitar is due for a string change, and I intend to put in the set of bone pins. On that page you have pin size information and a chart that will help you determine which size pin will fit your instrument. Haven't tried buffalo horn pins.do you have an opinion on how they compare with bone? As Nick mentioned, I had the bridge slotted and ramped to accept these. Here is a tip if you do get them, remove the glue with alcohol, install the high E then the low E with just the pressure of the ball against the plate, really nice, easy to remove completely non-intrusive. I would take it to a luthier and have the pins fitted and pin holes slotted (your bridge plate will thank you one day). This material is legal to sell and ship internationally but we cannot sell to NY, NJ, CA, HI, IL or NV. |. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More. I hope you'll check me out and buy with confidence. Have a Gibson J200 with plastic bridge pins thinking of replacing with bone of some type . I fingerpick and strum mainly and the metallic sound of the ceramic isnt to my liking. David Warther & Co. is a major supplier of imitation ivory rods and bars. Pay enough money for something and you can easily convince yourself that it's making a difference. However, I also like to experiment with pins and their impact on tone. That's just my opinion. If that contact point makes the components share the virbration / force as much as possible, then the maximum transfer of sound / resonance / etc. There was a metallic 'clank' in the unwound strings. He will custom make virtually anything you want or need, and it isn't expensive. Collar: 5.56mm The pins should do nothing more than fill the hole and keep the ball from slipping off the bridge plate. Plastic 4. Because the neck was being re-set at the same time, we could fine-tune the saddle height to further adjust the break angle to what I was looking for.

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