5 degree slotted bridge pins
Nicely fitting bridge pins can make a noticeable improvement to the sound of a guitar. These are standard 5 degree taper, to fit most modern bridges. Martins have used 5 degree pins since 1994, as have Collings since 2002. These slotted versions have a 0.070" (1.78mm) string slot. We also have oversize pins for older bridges.
Bone pins can produce a slightly brighter sound than wooden pins. Ebony is an all-time favourite, and snakewood is a hardwood from Surinam which turns and polishes well.
5 degree pin dimensions
Bone, 5 degree, slotted, abalone dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£
Bone, 5 degree, slotted, black dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£
Bone, 5 degree, rounder top, abalone dot
A: 0.965" 24.5mm
B: 0.220" 5.30mm
C: 0.152" 3.87mm
£
Bone, 5 degree, slotted through skirt, black dot
A: 0.965" 24.5mm
B: 0.208" 5.30mm
C: 0.152" 3.87mm
£
Bone, 5 degree, slotted, no dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£
Bone, 5 degree, slotted, oversize, no dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.235" 5.97mm
C: 0.150" 3.81mm
£
Ebony, 5 degree, slotted, abalone dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£
Ebony, 5 degree, slotted, no dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£
Ebony, 5 degree, slotted, oversize, no dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.235" 5.97mm
C: 0.150" 3.81mm
£
Ebony, 5 degree, slotted, pearl dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£
Ebony, 5 degree, slotted, white dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£
Ebony, 5 degree, slotted, oversize, white dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.235" 5.97mm
C: 0.150" 3.81mm
£
Snakewood, 5 degree, slotted, abalone dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£
Snakewood, 5 degree, slotted, no dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£
Snakewood, 5 degree, slotted, pearl dot
A: 1.000" 25.40mm
B: 0.220" 5.59mm
C: 0.133" 3.38mm
£