Detail 01
TUSQ material
Harder than the soft plastic pins on many factory acoustics, so the string ball is less likely to cut a groove.
Product detailSKU #1274115045896
Graph TechTusq Ivory Acoustic Guitar Bridge Pins Black Paua Dot
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
TUSQ acoustic bridge pins in ivory with a black paua dot. A cosmetic and material swap for standard plastic pins.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic players replacing cracked, chipped, or loose stock pins
- Anyone wanting an aged-ivory look with an abalone dot accent
- Swapping out soft plastic pins that have grooved from string ball ends
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with pinless bridges
- Players wanting the pins to match black or ebony bridge hardware
- Anyone whose bridge holes are non-standard or previously reamed oversize
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Black paua dot
The inlaid dot is shell, not printed. It stays visible where painted dots wear off with handling.
Detail 03
Ivory color
Reads as cream against a dark bridge. Won't blend if your existing hardware and pins are black.
Detail 04
Bridge pin fit
Pins are tapered. Fit depends on your bridge hole taper, not just diameter — a snug seat matters more than the material.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pull one stock pin and compare taper and shaft length before committing to a full set.
- 02No slots are described — check whether your bridge needs slotted pins for the string to seat.
- 03Pins can sit slightly higher or lower than stock; that changes how the string breaks over the saddle.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many pins come in a set?
Confirm the count on the packaging before ordering. A standard acoustic needs six; some sets add a spare, others sell an end pin separately.
02Will these fit my guitar?
Most acoustics use a common bridge hole taper, but not all. Pull one existing pin and compare its taper and length side by side.
03Do bridge pins change the sound?
Any difference is subtle. Buy these for durability and the look. A pin that seats firmly and doesn't lift under tension matters more than the material.
04Do I need slotted pins?
If your bridge holes have no slot cut for the string, you need slotted pins. If the bridge itself is slotted, unslotted pins work fine.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
