Guitar Magazine

OVERHAUL YOUR ACOUSTIC

1 EXPERIMENT WITH PINS

After hundreds of restringing cycles, bridge pins can show signs of wear. For optimum tone and stable tuning, it’s essential that strings are firmly anchored at the ball end and if you’re noticing pins creeping upwards when strings are tuned to full tension, it might be time to consider pin replacement. But be warned, because it might be that the string holes in the bridge are getting a bit worn, too, and new pins won’t necessarily fix that.

When shopping for pins, you might consider an upgrade–especially if the originals are plastic. For instance, a set of ebony pins might smooth brash treble, bone pins may provide extra brightness and complexity, while brass may enhance body, sustain and harmonic overtones.

Vintage-style Martin pegs may not have string grooves cut into them, however the vast

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