twalker

Hi Node, Ok... I'll respectfully disagree with you on the issue of pins. In 40 years of playing I've never noticed any difference with using bridge pins made up of various materials. Saddles, nut, strings - of course but I think the whole issue of pins suiting any other purpose other than 'bling' is pure marketing. I've played probably hundreds of guitars over the years and presently own more than I'll admit to. Many times just to satisfy my curious nature I've swapped out one set of pins for another thinking maybe there's something to this. Nothing ever convinced my ears that there was. In my opinion the majority of a guitars tone is achieved by the top wood followed by the back and sides. Obviously body shape, nut, saddle and strings will play a part. Just my 2 cents.