Detail 01
Tusq material
Dense synthetic, harder and more consistent than injection-molded plastic. Less likely to deform or crack under the ball-end pressure.
Product detailSKU #1274115045852
Graph TechTusq Ivory Acoustic Guitar Bridge Pins Black Pearl Dot
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tusq acoustic bridge pins in black with a pearl dot. For players replacing cracked or loose stock plastic pins on a steel-string acoustic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing brittle stock plastic pins that split or slip
- Acoustic players wanting a denser pin material at the bridge
- Matching black hardware on a guitar with dark appointments
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Classical or nylon-string guitars, which tie strings at the bridge
- Guitars with a pin-less bridge design
- Anyone expecting a dramatic volume or tone change
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 body
Reads as a dark line across the bridge. Pairs with ebony bridges and black tuner buttons; contrasts sharply on a light rosewood bridge.
Detail 03
Pearl dot inlay
A pale, low-key white dot on each pin head. Subtler and more traditional-looking than an iridescent shell inlay.
Detail 04
Bridge pins, not saddle or nut
These anchor the string ball ends against the bridge plate. A tool-free swap you can do one string at a time.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pin taper and diameter vary by builder — compare against a pin you already own
- 02Change one pin at a time so string tension stays even
- 03Saddle, nut and strings are separate purchases
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my acoustic?
Most steel-string acoustics use a standard tapered pin hole, but taper and diameter do vary. Pull one existing pin and compare before installing the full set.
02What is the difference between the pearl dot and the paua dot version?
The inlay only. Pearl is a pale, uniform white dot. Paua is iridescent shell that flashes green and blue under light. Material and fit are the same.
03Do I need a special tool to remove old pins?
A pin puller helps and reduces the risk of marking the bridge. If you pry with anything hard, protect the bridge surface with a cloth first.
04Will these make my guitar louder?
Do not buy them for a volume increase. The practical wins are pins that seat consistently, resist cracking, and do not creep upward under string tension.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
