Detail 01
Set of 6
One complete set for a standard six-string. A twelve-string or a spares stash needs a second set.
Product detailSKU #1274115043600
TaylorEbony Bridge Pins Set of 6 Abalone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Six ebony bridge pins with abalone dots for a standard six-string acoustic. A cosmetic and material upgrade over stock plastic pins.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing worn or cracked plastic pins on a six-string acoustic
- Matching black hardware and binding on a dark-finish guitar
- A full set swap in one go rather than one-off replacements
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Twelve-string guitars, which need twelve pins
- Pin-less bridges and classical guitars that tie strings off
- Anyone expecting a large, obvious change in amplified tone
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
Ebony
Denser and harder than plastic, and it wears smoother against the string ball end over years of restringing.
Detail 03
Abalone dot inlay
The dot faces up out of the bridge, so it reads as visible detail rather than something hidden under the string.
Detail 04
Black finish
Blends into ebony and rosewood bridges. On a light maple or spruce-toned bridge the contrast is strong.
Detail 05
Unslotted vs slotted pin
Whether the string sits in a groove in the pin or in the bridge affects how deep the pin seats.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pins only. No strings, bridge, or saddle included.
- 02Check taper against your existing pins; a mismatch sits too high or too deep.
- 03Change pins with the strings off, and never force a tight pin in.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these fit my guitar?
They fit standard acoustic bridge pin holes, but taper varies between builders. Compare against a pin you pull out before assuming a drop-in fit.
02Do bridge pins change the sound?
Ebony is denser than plastic, which can slightly firm up attack. Treat it as a small change, not a reason to buy on its own.
03Is this enough for a 12-string?
No. A twelve-string needs twelve pins, so you would need two sets.
04How do I install them?
Take the strings off, ease the old pins out from underneath rather than prying, seat the new pins by hand, then restring and retune.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color Finish
- Black
