Bridge pins come in many sizes and configurations. Who would have thought such a simple device could be so complicated. Please examine one of the old pins from your instrument and use the chart below to find the right type. |
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Note: Length of the pin is not really important - as long as it extends through the bridge, top and bridge plate with 1/8" or so to spare to hold the string ball end in place. Pins will vary in length from about 3/4" to 1". |
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Guitar Type |
Manufacturer's Original Pin Type |
Taper |
Diameter at top of shaft |
Replacement Pin Type |
Martin guitars prior to 1994 (except HD-28) Collings guitars prior to 2002 Blanchard, Garrison, Goodall, Ryan, Santa Cruz and Taylor guitars. |
Slot extends from bottom of skirt to bottom of shaft |
3° |
.210 |
John Pearse Faux Tortoise John Pearse Kingpin |
Martin guitars since 1994 and Gibson guitars. Fender Guild
F112 |
Slot extends from below the head, through the skirt to the bottom of the shaft. |
5° |
.220 |
John Pearse Bone set John Pearse Buffalo Horn set Martin #28/#45 pin packs. |
Martin HD-28 guitars prior to 1994.
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slot starts 1/16" below skirt. |
5° |
.220 |
John Pearse Bone set John Pearse Buffalo Horn set Martin #28/#45 pin packs. |
New Martin. These pins will sit farther down in the bridge, becuase of the reduced diameter. (the head of the pin sticks up about ¼" above the bridge) |
Slot extends from below the head, through the skirt to the bottom of the shaft. |
5° |
.215 |
John Pearse Bone set John Pearse Buffalo Horn set Martin #28/#45 pin packs. |
Larger Head profile. |
No skirt. Slot extends from bottom of head to bottom of shaft |
3° |
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We have no exact replacement in stock. You can use John Pearse Faux Tortoise John Pearse Kingpin |
Beginning in 2002, Collings, Bourgeois |
No Slot |
5° |
.220 |
John Pearse Bone set (Install Reversed Unslotted Bone bridge pins |
Guild |
The shaft is .945" long. |
tapers to .144 |
.207 |
none |
Fender, Ibanez, Maton, Olson, Seagull / Simon & Patrick and Tacoma guitars. |
No skirt. Slot extends from bottom of head to bottom of shaft |
3° |
.203" |
John Pearse Faux Tortoise John Pearse Kingpin |
Stringman Pin Type Specifications |
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Pin Type |
Description |
Taper |
Diameter |
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John Pearse Bone pin set |
Slot extends from below the head, through the skirt to the bottom of the shaft. |
5° |
.220 |
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John Pearse Faux Tortoise |
Slot starts halfway through the skirt to the bottom of the shaft |
3° |
.203 |
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John Pearse Kingpins |
Slot extends from bottom of skirt to bottom of shaft |
3° |
.203 |
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John Pearse Buffalo Horn |
No skirt. Slot extends from bottom of head to bottom of shaft |
5° |
.212 |
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Unslotted BoneBridge pins |
No Slot |
5° |
.220 |
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Martin # 28
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Slot extends from below the head, through the skirt to the bottom of the shaft. |
5° |
.220 |
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