Detail 01
TUSQ, not molded plastic
Harder and more uniform than soft stock pins, so the slot edge is less likely to crush under ball-end pressure.
Product detailSKU #1274115045855
Graph TechTusq Ivory Acoustic Guitar Bridge Pins White Paua Dot
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ivory-colored TUSQ bridge pins with paua dots. For acoustic players replacing worn or plain plastic stock pins with something harder and better matched.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Swapping out soft stock plastic pins that have started to deform
- Matching cream binding or aged-ivory tuner buttons on an acoustic
- Adding a small visible detail without touching the guitar's finish
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Guitars with a pinless bridge — there is nothing to replace
- Classical guitars, which tie strings at the bridge
- Anyone wanting a black or tortoise look — these are white
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
Ivory color
Reads warm white, not bright white. Sits closer to aged binding and cream tuner buttons than to a stark modern white.
Detail 03
Paua dot
Shell inlay, so each dot flashes differently. Expect slight variation between pins rather than a uniform printed dot.
Detail 04
Bridge pin, not endpin
These wedge the string ball end against the bridge plate. They are not the strap-button pin at the tail of the guitar.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pull one existing pin and compare taper and shaft diameter before you commit
- 02Change pins with the strings off, one at a time if unsure
- 03A pin should seat by hand pressure — never hammer one into the bridge
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 tapered pin hole, but taper angle and diameter vary by builder. Pull one of your current pins and compare shaft and taper before installing.
02How do I get the old pins out without damaging the bridge?
Slack the strings fully, then lift from underneath the pin head with a padded puller or the notch on a string winder. Do not pry against the bridge top.
03Do bridge pins actually change anything?
They hold the string ball end against the bridge plate. A harder, better-fitting pin seats more consistently and resists deforming over repeated string changes.
04Is the dot real shell?
Paua is a natural shell, so the dots vary in color and flash from pin to pin rather than matching exactly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
