BoyVader Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Hey, want to upgrade my bridge pins to bone...gonna order some from Bob Colosi...anyone know the size? Gibson Hummingbird 2011... don't have calipers to measure so if anyone can help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I've always ordered size 2A for all of my Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Send Bob an email. He knows, and is a great guy to talk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 I did email Bob, here's his response: Hi Steve, If you have access to a dial caliper and can measure them directly under the skirt, I can tell you for sure. Unfortunately the Gibson pins are all over the place in terms of size! That's why I'm asking...don't have any dial calipers!!! Why would I? Just thought someone on here must have a Hummingbird that they have swapped the pins on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 If that guy says that there's no way to guess, there's prolly no way for any of us to guess. Take a pin down to your local Napa store and have them measure it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Boyvader, Any luck? I know you are the one that asked for help. But I've got a new 2010 H'bird TV I want to upgrade the bridge pins on as well with Colosi. I did the same 5 years ago with my SJ200 and didn't have to measure with calipers. I had to sand the new ones down very slightly to get a perfect fit in each bridge hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meanstreak Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 go buy a cheap plastic pin, or steal one outta a guitar off the wall at GC! Then send one of of your H-bird pins to Bob so he can measure for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_78 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I took the measurements on my SC and Bob suggested me to order the size 1 or 1T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 No, still not had a chance to measure pins...can't believe that nobody else on here knows? I know a bitof sanding will probably be required, but there can't be that much variation on Gibson pins, as you can only order one size from their official pins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_78 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 No, still not had a chance to measure pins...can't believe that nobody else on here knows? I know a bitof sanding will probably be required, but there can't be that much variation on Gibson pins, as you can only order one size from their official pins? I've been told by the customer service that the "official" pins are not available anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 I've been told by the customer service that the "official" pins are not available anymore... lol...you can still get them here in OZ...shame they dont say what frickin size they are on the packet!! Can't believe Gibson put out high quality acoustics with bone nuts, but not bridge pins, saddle? Makes no sense?.... They why don't they sell "aftermarket" upgrades? I'm sure they could make a killing on "Genuine Gibson" Bone saddles, bridge pins etc...just like Bob... ho humm..I'll get them measured one day....stupid hand built Gibsons...( joke) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwalker9000 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 For the saftey of your guitar, you just might want to have a local Gibson Tech install them, Put the ball in their court so to speak, in case of a problem that cause's damage to your Hummingbird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Send Bob an email. He knows, and is a great guy to talk to. +1 Bob is Daaaa Man!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 That's why I'm asking...don't have any dial calipers!!! Why would I? Just thought someone on here must have a Hummingbird that they have swapped the pins on? Dude,...as Bob said all Gibson guitars vary so he has no idea on the correct pin size of you HB. I ordered a saddle for a '05 j-45 from Bob and it ended up being way to small for the Bridge slot. Bob sent me a larger one free of charge!!! I'd just go buy a cheap set of calipers of the BAY and get it right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry K Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Dude,...as Bob said all Gibson guitars vary so he has no idea on the correct pin size of you HB. I ordered a saddle for a '05 j-45 from Bob it ended up being wat to small for the slot. I'd just go buy a cheap set of calipers of the BAY and get it right! Maybe you could go to your local guitar shop and ask them to measure the pin sizes for you. It's actually kind of nice to pick up those cheap micrometers like this: and then you can measure string gauges too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_78 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 For the saftey of your guitar, you just might want to have a local Gibson Tech install them, Put the ball in their court so to speak, in case of a problem that cause's damage to your Hummingbird. Brotherly advice... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_78 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Dude,...as Bob said all Gibson guitars vary so he has no idea on the correct pin size of you HB. I ordered a saddle for a '05 j-45 from Bob and it ended up being way to small for the Bridge slot. Bob sent me a larger one free of charge!!! I'd just go buy a cheap set of calipers of the BAY and get it right! Interesting...I'll give feedback as soon as his set arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Dude,...as Bob said all Gibson guitars vary so he has no idea on the correct pin size of you HB. I ordered a saddle for a '05 j-45 from Bob and it ended up being way to small for the Bridge slot. Bob sent me a larger one free of charge!!! I'd just go buy a cheap set of calipers of the BAY and get it right! The store down the road from me has the Gibson Rosewood ones..how come I don't need to measure to replace with Gibson rosewood ones, but I do if I want bone? Still the same size whatever material..I would expect a little variation that I could adjust with light sanding etc...oh well no big deal... It ain't rocket science...or is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Ok...one last question on this...if all Gibson guitars vary, do they mold lot's of different size bridge pins for the cheap plastic ones they put in? Noooo...they all come from the same size mold my friends!.. Answer me that..... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParlourMan Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Then the bridge-pin fairies get hold of them...... ;) I'd say it would be crazy for there to be varying sizes too, but we all know the G-brand and logic don't always sit well in the same statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Like I said before, I've always ordered size 2A and they fit perfectly. Gibson drills the same size hole in all of their guitars. Not to dispute Bob's advice, but if there are different sized pins that fit differrent sized Gibson guitars, it could be due to the fact that the pin hole sizes could change over the years from wear and tear, thereby making it necessary to go to a larger pin as the holes get more worn. Also, FWIW, I've ordered the Gibson rosewood pins in the past and also size 2A from Bob. I've never measured the two sets to compare them, but they both have seemed to fit equally well in my guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortyearspickn Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks Guitarstrummer - big help, as always! I think I'll go ahead and order some this weekend. Boyvader, I'll let you know how it turns out in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rar Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 ... do they mold lot's of different size bridge pins for the cheap plastic ones they put in? ... I don't believe they manufacture their own pins. If they buy them from multiple suppliers, one would expect the sizes to vary some. They're cheap bridge pins! -- Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Morton Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 The measurement of the gibson bridge pins below the color is 0.210, and 0.134 at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoyVader Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 The measurement of the gibson bridge pins below the color is 0.210, and 0.134 at the end Ahh...thanks Jeremy... and Guitarstrummer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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