Can Anyone Recommend Bridge Pins for a 76 D55?

[1976GuildD55]

I’m beginning to get that idea Thanks again for the tip on Bob Colosi!

 

[HeyMikey]

Yes indeed. Welcome to LTG. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

 

[adorshki]

Yes indeed. Welcome to LTG. You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

Hotel Guildophonia.

 

[WaltW]

I went to my son's house yesterday and picked up 2 of my guitars he had..'
i wanted to show the bridge pins I made 30 years ago for my 1978 .Guild G-312SB. The head is slightly larger than standard but a standard puller does remove them.
I bought the Abalone squares and the pin body is Epoxy impregnated Silver Ebony that I made on a lathe and milling machine at my job..

 

[1976GuildD55]

Those pins you make are stunning and so is the 12 string. I would love to see more of it. Thanks for posting this!

 

[WaltW]

Okay 1976GuildD55, The guitar has been cleaned and restrung. I played "As Tears Go Bye" as the first song in 15 years from this 1978 G312SB. The pics of the back show red stain from a dyed leather strap that I stored in the case for a few years until I saw the stain.

 

[1976GuildD55]

Walt W, The rosewood grain is incredibly 3-D! I love the sunburst which is so seldom seen from this era, to my knowledge. What a wonderful instrument. Thanks for posting the pictures.

 

[HeyMikey]

Those pins are really nice. That must have been a ton of work to get them just right. Love your G312 SB as well. Looks great with the burst.

 

[West R Lee]

The burst on that 312 is my favorite burst that Guild ever did.

West

 

[WaltW]

I agree, there's just enough dark around the edges to highlite the warm amber. The pins were one of the few "government jobs" that I did at my first machine shop job. Served my 4 year apprenticeship and it lasted 24 years before they sold of the business and closed the shop.

I feel like I've hijacked this thread........I apologize if I've upset anyone here.

 

[GuildFS4612CE]

You're new...Veers are us.

 

[adorshki]

I agree, there's just enough dark around the edges to highlite the warm amber. The pins were one of the few "government jobs" that I did at my first machine shop job. Served my 4 year apprenticeship and it lasted 24 years before they sold of the business and closed the shop.

I feel like I've hijacked this thread........I apologize if I've upset anyone here.

You're new...Veers are us.

Like Jane said, we veer a lot. Sometimes a topic gets a bit played out and it's time to lighten up, sometimes it's about tangential details that enhance the appreciation of the original topic, as new details are revealed about "Guild builds".
And I like when folks open up a little about their experience.

 

[chazmo]

Walt, that's a super pretty G-312. Very lovely, and great work you've done on it. Thanks for sharing!

 

[1976GuildD55]

Okay Guys, Thanks for the help with Bob Colosi. I received my custom bridge pins today. They fit exactly right! No sanding needed. The tone was clearer, volume louder, and with more sustain. I mean it really made a difference over the original, 47 year old plastic pins. They are “heavy aged”. I also bought an end pin made of bone, as are the pins. It required sanding its circumference for a bit to get it a bit smaller. I have attached photos before and after. Thanks again! Dan

 

[GardMan]

Speaking of saddles, my '72 G37 has one .093" thick, and I cannot find one I would not have to sand to thickness. Anyone know of one? Preferably compensated? Height would be no issue but thickness seems to me would be much tougher to achieve by sanding. 1/8" or 3mm is simply way too thick.

The standard saddle for (most) Guild acoustics made in R.I. was 3/32" thick, or 0.09375". Bob Colosi's standard compensated Martin drop-in saddle is "3/32" thick, and can be fit to a Guild from this era fairly easily. It will need to be cut to length (the Martin saddle is longer), such that the compensation is centered under the B string, then sanded slightly to fit the slot (he makes them very slightly oversize, because the fit is important), and then sanded to the appropriate height. Thru the years, I fitted many of my Guild dreads with Colosi's saddles... they're a great product, and it really isn't difficult. Or... if you send him your old saddle, he will make you a new one that will only require minimal sanding to fit

 

[HeyMikey]

Dang that was fast! The pins look great. Very classy.

 

[1976GuildD55]

HeyMikey, You were right about Bob Colosi! He spotted a picture of my pins and he knew exactly what size they were. 2A in this era of the 70’s. Thank you so much for your help with this process. Gardman, Bob C can help you with your saddle needs. Give him a call. He’s really a knowledgeable and personable guy!

 

[Wilmywood]

The standard saddle for (most) Guild acoustics made in R.I. was 3/32" thick, or 0.09375". Bob Colosi's standard compensated Martin drop-in saddle is "3/32" thick, and can be fit to a Guild from this era fairly easily. It will need to be cut to length (the Martin saddle is longer), such that the compensation is centered under the B string, then sanded slightly to fit the slot (he makes them very slightly oversize, because the fit is important), and then sanded to the appropriate height. Thru the years, I fitted many of my Guild dreads with Colosi's saddles... they're a great product, and it really isn't difficult. Or... if you send him your old saddle, he will make you a new one that will only require minimal sanding to fit

Thank you!

 

[GGJaguar]

Those pins look nice on the guitar!

 

[WaltW]

Really nice pins! The translucent appearance is really unique and the abalone has a lot of color for a small dot size. You've got my wheels turning for my D66.