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The Unwound Third => Gitfiddles, Harps, Washboards & Kazoos => Topic started by: Ignatznochops on June 01, 2007, 11:43:48 PM

Title: Best pins for old OS 12 strings
Post by: Ignatznochops on June 01, 2007, 11:43:48 PM
This might be a question for Mr. Cambio, but others feel free to contribute:

What are the best bridge pins to use for 1920's era OS 12 strings? The instrument in question is grand concert sized, more or less. I have to buy a set of 12, and am wondering if bone is a good choice, the traditional ebony, or perhaps there's some other material that works best.

Or perhaps it makes little difference, but as brass and other materials are touted  for 6 strings in certain applications, I thought it might be worth asking.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Best pins for old OS 12 strings
Post by: Ignatznochops on June 02, 2007, 10:27:19 AM
In case anybody's interested, Neil Harpe says that there's absolutely no detectable difference between any of those materials. After some experimentation yesterday, I'm inclined to agree.
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