Seagull Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I want to change out the plastic bridge pins on my new Masterbilt AJ45ME with bone. I ordered a set, but they don't fit right. I think they may be "presentation" style and I might need "traditional" style? Anyone know for sure? It comes with bone nut and saddle, I don't know why they didn't go ahead with the pins... BTW really love this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisB643 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I want to change out the plastic bridge pins on my new Masterbilt AJ45ME with bone. I ordered a set, but they don't fit right. I think they may be "presentation" style and I might need "traditional" style? Anyone know for sure? It comes with bone nut and saddle, I don't know why they didn't go ahead with the pins... BTW really love this guitar. Bob Colosi at Custom Guitar saddles http://www.guitarsaddles.com/ had everything you need. I just ordered something from him and I got it very quickly. He has an excellent reputation as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 What about the bone pins don't fit right? Too loose or too tight? If they're too tight, sand them down. Most natural material products like saddles, nuts, and bridge pins, come oversized so they can be sanded down to fit perfectly. They use plastic pins as bridge pins make very little, if any, difference in the tone of a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagull Posted March 6, 2018 Author Share Posted March 6, 2018 From Gibson customer service: Thanks for the email. We do not have sizing information for other manufacturer’s bridge pins. However, current Epiphone bridge pins are .203” at the top of the shaft(just below the skirt), and .153” at the tip. Thanks again, and I hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagull Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 BTW: This guitar is the best guitar I have yet to own. If you are on the fence, please try one. It just keep sounding better and better. I didn't see much change with the bridge pin change, but didn't expect to either. I like the neck better than it's true Gibson namesake. I gig a little and play in Church every week, and this is the only guitar I use at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrasso Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I have heard that if your bridge is bone, the pins don’t matter. That being said, I still replace mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfist Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 BTW: This guitar is the best guitar I have yet to own. If you are on the fence, please try one. It just keep sounding better and better. I didn't see much change with the bridge pin change, but didn't expect to either. I like the neck better than it's true Gibson namesake. I gig a little and play in Church every week, and this is the only guitar I use at the moment. I was hoping to win one but in all honesty, I think I am going to have to buy one if I want one, and I do want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 As noted, you need to match up the taper of the shaft and the diameter of the pin at the top just beneath the collar. I prefer my pins to not sit flush at the collar but rather a bit higher, maybe 1/4" above the bridge. This something Martin did for years. As long as the pin is a snug fit and you seat the ball end of the string properly under the bridge plate (it is surprising how many people do not think about this) my opinion is it does not really matter what the pins are made of other than aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Neville Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 I change the pins in all my guitars to Tusq by Graph Tech they sand to fit real easy. I find a difference in the sound in everyone all things can be improved if only even in YOUR mind. Enjoy your new guitar Masterbilts rock. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagull Posted July 2, 2018 Author Share Posted July 2, 2018 Still loving this guitar. I will say it is breaking in nicely and sounding better every week. I liked it when I got it, but the tone has greatly improved with just the few months I have had it. I play weekly at Church and have at least one hour long gig every month. This is the only guitar I am using at the moment. The pick-up system is pretty impressive, but most of my playing is straight acoustic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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