Definitely! Usually if I break a string, I will replace them all anyway but if I ever needed to do a quick fix for just one string, it’s out of the question.
@@nick_reiner My thoughts exactly. I tried to be constructive in my criticism of the designer's oversight but received a pretty negative comment as did others so on that alone I would not support his business.
@ellenrik , don't worry be happy Ellen. Everyone gets hit by trolls on RUclips now and then. I definitely hear your thoughts, many do. My friend is advancing the tonebar design creating individual tonebars as pin replacement and different "internal bridgeTM" system. So you are a part of the solution, not the problem. I'd forgive and forget. You done good.
Hello Nick, ToneBar here, the material is solid brass and a proprietary dimension that is made just for the ToneBar, so sorry no hardware store. that was a great video thank you, I have put a Tonebar in over a hundred guitars, you are right it gives more clarity and sustain and with that you can hear the overtones. I have more videos coming with a single, double, triple, quad, and 5 string Tonebars , thank you sir for a great fair and honest review, you should hear a double ToneBar in a 12 string. thank you so much. if you want ToneBar to send more for different guitar reviews please let me know
I made my own tone bars with a brass rod and installed them on two of my home built guitars. Both improved, but one of them is just a cannon now. Great innovation. I hardly ever break a string, so if I do, it's a good time to put a new set on.
I installed the product “Power Pins” in my acoustic guitar years ago. Not only have these replacement pins brightened the sound, the guitar is noticeably louder, and replacing strings is easier.
Yes, I agree. Tone bar does improve the clarity and be my mid-60s and I can tell this. I can still tune by the ear etc I don't think I'll be joining you on this one. I don't want to wreck my evasion semi-acoustic. It's been my lifeline for some time now thank you for the video and demos and I'll appreciate and watch out for more videos. Wonderful! Keep up the nice work!
Hi Nick, just wanted to share, Dennis showed how to make an emergency repair if a string was to break. Simply cut off the broken string near the bridge, push the leftover string into the hole then cut of the end of a pin enough to hold a new string in without messing with the Tonebar very much. put the ball of the string into the string hole with the pin and you have your temporary fix. You are correct that we should support these men and women that take the time to find ways to improve the things we use. The time they have spent can never be reclaimed, so let's do our part and compensate their effort with the purchase of their product, especially if it works well.
So what you're saying is just use brass or stainless pins and skip all this hand in the sound hole business to change strings all together if you gig. Got it.
Hmm... do you get paid for this post? There is some legit criticism on the product, and the inventors reply to this criticism was not so productive, from what I heard. 😊
My first reaction to the sound bar was how much brighter the sound was, but stayed the same while finger picking :) I think my GPC martin would benefit with the sound bar, as you have to push it to get treble from it :)
There is an item available called a guitar bridge pin hole repair plate. There used to be another name for it, but I don't remember what it was. It is a flat brass piece that has holes for the bridge pins in it. The string rests against the brass instead of the wood bridge block. I have one in my '70s J45/50. I would like to hear a comparison in the sound of these and the tonebar. It is cheap, and it doesn't affect how you restring your guitar. It has similar affect on the tone of the guitar, as far as I can tell. It seems like a better option. Having to take all the strings off to change one string is kind of a deal breaker with the tone bar. I don't break strings often, but inevitably it will happen at the worst time.
I’m replacing the Mitchell Plate Mate on my D28 with a piece of copper wire and reinstalling the pins.That product makes a noticeable difference on midrange gain especially on my 12 string.
Thank you for doing this. I think there are other, more positive, ways to affect tonal quality like changing to a bone saddle etc. and ensuring there is a proper intonation set up. Thanks again, I've been a player for 45+ years so I know a little bit about guitar tone. You've earned my sub.
Appreciate you. I agree and I think it’s also sometimes understated that tone is in the hands. I’ve heard people play some of the most beautiful sounding things on some pretty cheap instruments.
I had one installed on a martin road series guitar. Definitely brighter and more sustain. I'm back to bridge pins now because my main guitar is an om28 and it sound good as is.
I got this set for my Gretsch Rancher acoustic electric that has a brass saddle, brass pins, and a brass nut for $15. And sounds amazing. You'll see them online.
My 2 cents: 1. If you remove old strings and put them back, they will usually sound better (closer to new ones) just by this procedure as they settle a bit differently. 2. Similar (or same) effect can be achieved by using unslotted pins and if someone likes metallic sound, they can always use some kind of metal pins.
@@charliemurphy3529 I have not tried metal pins as they sound too metallic to my taste, in various reviews. I tried bone ones on a non-massive guitar and ebony on masive (as this was already live sounded Yamaha even before, I did not want to make it too loud with bones). Both replacements were good enough.
I got 5 - most excellent sound reinforcement for an acoustic guitar I've ever come across. ALL my friends have at least one of their guitars with a tone bar installed.
I hate to point this out, but the guy's not a very good inventor. You can get a thin 3"x0.5" piece of brass or aluminum (or almost any metal) drill 6 holes in it and do the same thing, and that way if a string breaks it's no big deal. The device in the video *will* improve sound by adding a little more metal so the strings resonate better, and also by using the metal to connect all the strings together to create some cross resonation. Plus you're getting more string to wood contact for a slightly richer sound. I say "improve" but in reality every player might not want that. Also, not everyone's a handyman, but if you've got a friend or family that can make what I mentioned, ask them for a favor. Avoiding the nightmare of changing a string with that thing on your guitar will be worth it. As well, there are tutorials on switching from slotted pegs to unslotted pegs, which accomplishes almost the same thing sound-wise, but again you'll be able to change a broken string normally. I would suggest either of those altercations before giving yourself a migraine with that thing. Great video by the way, very concise and well done.
@nick_reiner I just read a comment on the thread about switching to metal string pegs (had no idea they made them) and THAT would be the easiest and very practical way to go, to pretty closely achieve what the "Sound Bar" does. You won't get cross resonation though. I also wanted to point out none of these changes are going to create some drastic groundbreaking difference in sound quality. So if you dont like messing with your guitar just leave it alone, it's not worth the trouble. I wanna explain too, by adding more metal to your acoustic and giving the strings a metal "common point" you're kind of turning it into a steel top resonater guitar. Which I have pointed out, might not be for everyone.
Personally I have a Martin Street Master, I wouldn't do a thing to it. Sounds fine the way it is. An added warning is, if you're using any kind of a pickup system on an acoustic and running it through an amp, any metal you connect the strings to is going to cause it to feedback more.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to produce and post this comparison. I went back and forth several times, taking small chunks of your before and after playing, and I am surprised that I do hear a difference, although ever so slightly. I do not have any high end equipment, so maybe better sound equipment will help discern more of a difference. The after seems only a little brighter, and only with the pick, when picking with fingers I couldn't hear any difference. Honestly, I like the before sound better; it's more mellow. I can see how brighter on that guitar could be a little bit strident if you really dig in with a pick. By the way, regarding the broken string issue: he says all you have to do is shorten a pin so that it will rest in the hole correctly and replace that string only. Here's the problem with that: the tone bar, securely resting right in the middle of the hole, will be in the way of feeding the ball end far enough to wedge between the pin and the bridge, and even if it fits below the shortened pin, will pull the pin right out because of no wedge.
Appreciate your feedback. One thing I should have mentioned in the video, I would really only consider this for a cheaper acoustic and not a high-end instrument. I view it as a kinda fun cheap alternative to replacing all your bridge pins/nut/saddle with higher end components.
I have installed the 'Tonebar' on my Martin GPCPA4 as a possible delay in getting the neck reset since the break angle at the saddle is pretty low. I am surprised at the change. While not like an OMG change, it does have more volume, sustain and clarity.
That’s a good idea and I would be curious to hear the difference…if I get some better pins down the line, I will for sure make another comparison video. I’d also be curious to hear the difference with better bridge & nut material than the cheap plastic that’s on that guitar.
Thanks! I’ve had that guitar for about 18 years. It’s actually just an entry level Ibanez but it’s been great. Sorry to hear the Tonebar didn’t do much for your guitar.
The last thing that the strings contact (pinch point) is the bridge saddle..... What is happening on the other side of the bridge plate saddle is irrelevant. Much like the the headstock side of the nut....ie, the tuner posts. They have no effect on tone. Same with a fretted note. Fret the 5th position on the low E (A note) and pick the note and let it sustain. The new pinch-point is the fret wire just in front of your finger holding down the string....Now,..even the nut itself is irrelevant.
Run this through a head to head spectrum analyzer and you can see exactly where the changes are. It sounds slightly more resonant to me. I’m wondering how you get a patent on a shape and a piece of wire though.
I love gadgets cause its about innovation. Computer speakers may not have done it justice, I went back and forth several times and didn't notice something that would warrant the hassle
My 63 yo ears through pc speakers could slightly detect some additional treble with the tone bar. It was so close that I'm not sure it wasn't my imagination. But, like I say, it's 63 yo ears and pc speakers.
Changing strings is a nightmare. I don't see/hear anyone mentioning you have to take all the strings off at once to change strings. That's a BIG change in pressure/stress on the neck. It's best to change strings one at a time to keep consistent pressure on the neck.
Different guitars will probably require different applications. On this guitar, perhaps using bridge pins on low "E", "A", and "D" strings and ToneBar for the high strings, if at all possible? To my ear the ToneBar took too much of the bass strings character away.
I get vibration sometimes where the ball end is against the plastic pin. This would eliminate that. I think I will put one on my acoustic. It sounds a bit brighter in tone and less volume difference between strings. PS, that is probably brass, which is slightly stronger than copper.
What’s funny is I had brass in my notes before I made this video and I wasn’t until I started reading comments that I realized I said copper the whole time.
@@nick_reiner , no worries brother. I doubt anyone expects you to be a metalurgist. One thing I was looking at, if it is too bright, since I am into warmer, richer tones, I was going to try flat wound strings or half round wound strings and experiment with tone. I play 13-56 acoustic, because I am into rich tone. PS, not much worry of breaking a string on a 13-56 set
Does it create an adverse effect if you install your bridge pins and the tone bar at the same time, to the sound. Would it not be better just adding bell brass pins.?
Not copper I believe it is brass or possibly bronze I think finding the right diameter of wire might be a problem.Again not copper also I think that the material matters also.
@@nick_reiner I made brass pins for my cheap el Degas laminate guitar 43 years ago, they are still on it and yes it changed the tone quite a bit, the question becomes, is it the change you want? It was certainly "brighter" and louder but if you have a nice Martin with a rich tone...
You'd be better off spending the ten dollars, on some bone 5mm unspotted pins, and ream the holes wider, and cut the slots yourself, 100%improve the tone of your acoustic guitar
Dude, what are you doing uploading videos about sound quality/timbre/tone etc that are SO COMPRESSED that it renders this exercise completely superfluous! How can any of us hear any tonal difference between the two sounds when every other micro second of the audio is static noise? Mad. Mental even. Sorry if this sounds like a troll but honesty what is the point in doing this? Upload in a less compressed format if you want people who also play / record music / want to consume your content to watch and listen. I thought that you’re a natural broadcast personality type though and the format issue is my only grievance. Anyway, rant over, cheers! Alex
Stupid. No difference, it’s all in your head because it’s new and you’re wanting to hear a difference. Like you said if you break a string you’re screwed. You gotta reach in the guitar and all that every time you change the strings and I bet it was “Pretty simple “ . Because it’s a stupid idea a group of people will buy it but realize how dumb it is , never buy another one, the guy will go out of business, everyone that owns one will have it eventually break and go back to pins.
It seams like it would be a hassle to replace a broken string.
Definitely! Usually if I break a string, I will replace them all anyway but if I ever needed to do a quick fix for just one string, it’s out of the question.
@@nick_reiner My thoughts exactly. I tried to be constructive in my criticism of the designer's oversight but received a pretty negative comment as did others so on that alone I would not support his business.
@@ellenrikyeah, that’s not good to hear.
@ellenrik , don't worry be happy Ellen. Everyone gets hit by trolls on RUclips now and then. I definitely hear your thoughts, many do. My friend is advancing the tonebar design creating individual tonebars as pin replacement and different "internal bridgeTM" system. So you are a part of the solution, not the problem. I'd forgive and forget. You done good.
@@archaicrevivalsYTchannel Already forgotten, but keep me posted on any developments. Best wishes.
Hello Nick, ToneBar here, the material is solid brass and a proprietary dimension that is made just for the ToneBar, so sorry no hardware store. that was a great video thank you, I have put a Tonebar in over a hundred guitars, you are right it gives more clarity and sustain and with that you can hear the overtones. I have more videos coming with a single, double, triple, quad, and 5 string Tonebars , thank you sir for a great fair and honest review, you should hear a double ToneBar in a 12 string. thank you so much. if you want ToneBar to send more for different guitar reviews please let me know
Cool to hear, thank you! Thanks for thinking outside the box. It was fun to try something new.
Very cool design, I'm gonna have to give this a try.
That final caution about breaking a string is the best part. Nice job.
Thanks!
If gigging, just keep a extra pin in your bag
@@ranman58635 would the pin and the ball end conflict with the bar in the way?
Thanks for doing a legitimate review/comparison!
Of course, thanks for watching!
I made my own tone bars with a brass rod and installed them on two of my home built guitars. Both improved, but one of them is just a cannon now. Great innovation. I hardly ever break a string, so if I do, it's a good time to put a new set on.
I installed the product “Power Pins” in my acoustic guitar years ago. Not only have these replacement pins brightened the sound, the guitar is noticeably louder, and replacing strings is easier.
Nice! I may check that out. Thanks for watching.
I like what the Power Pins did for my BlueRidge 63 a Martin 000 clone. the BR not only looks like a Marting now it sounds much more Martin-y.
You all must have great hearing. I can not tell the difference 😊
Yes, I agree. Tone bar does improve the clarity and be my mid-60s and I can tell this. I can still tune by the ear etc I don't think I'll be joining you on this one. I don't want to wreck my evasion semi-acoustic. It's been my lifeline for some time now thank you for the video and demos and I'll appreciate and watch out for more videos. Wonderful! Keep up the nice work!
Appreciate your feedback. Thanks for watching!
Hi Nick, just wanted to share, Dennis showed how to make an emergency repair if a string was to break. Simply cut off the broken string near the bridge, push the leftover string into the hole then cut of the end of a pin enough to hold a new string in without messing with the Tonebar very much. put the ball of the string into the string hole with the pin and you have your temporary fix. You are correct that we should support these men and women that take the time to find ways to improve the things we use. The time they have spent can never be reclaimed, so let's do our part and compensate their effort with the purchase of their product, especially if it works well.
So what you're saying is just use brass or stainless pins and skip all this hand in the sound hole business to change strings all together if you gig. Got it.
Hmm... do you get paid for this post? There is some legit criticism on the product, and the inventors reply to this criticism was not so productive, from what I heard. 😊
My first reaction to the sound bar was how much brighter the sound was, but stayed the same while finger picking :) I think my GPC martin would benefit with the sound bar, as you have to push it to get treble from it :)
There is an item available called a guitar bridge pin hole repair plate. There used to be another name for it, but I don't remember what it was. It is a flat brass piece that has holes for the bridge pins in it. The string rests against the brass instead of the wood bridge block. I have one in my '70s J45/50. I would like to hear a comparison in the sound of these and the tonebar. It is cheap, and it doesn't affect how you restring your guitar. It has similar affect on the tone of the guitar, as far as I can tell. It seems like a better option. Having to take all the strings off to change one string is kind of a deal breaker with the tone bar. I don't break strings often, but inevitably it will happen at the worst time.
I’m replacing the Mitchell Plate Mate on my D28 with a piece of copper wire and reinstalling the pins.That product makes a noticeable difference on midrange gain especially on my 12 string.
Wow it really pepped up that guitar!
Thank you for doing this. I think there are other, more positive, ways to affect tonal quality like changing to a bone saddle etc. and ensuring there is a proper intonation set up. Thanks again, I've been a player for 45+ years so I know a little bit about guitar tone. You've earned my sub.
Appreciate you. I agree and I think it’s also sometimes understated that tone is in the hands. I’ve heard people play some of the most beautiful sounding things on some pretty cheap instruments.
@@nick_reiner I totally agree that a lot of the tone comes from the player but for the rest of us, we need gear. : )
I used a bare copper wire and reinstalled the pins on a $300 laminate and with the right strings yes, the tone improved. A lot.
Awesome!
I never take all of the strings off at the same time.
I prefer to keep the guitar under tension, so i replace the strings one at a time.
solid video bro, really dug how you formatted it
Thank you!
I had one installed on a martin road series guitar. Definitely brighter and more sustain. I'm back to bridge pins now because my main guitar is an om28 and it sound good as is.
I got this set for my Gretsch Rancher acoustic electric that has a brass saddle, brass pins, and a brass nut for $15. And sounds amazing. You'll see them online.
My 2 cents: 1. If you remove old strings and put them back, they will usually sound better (closer to new ones) just by this procedure as they settle a bit differently. 2. Similar (or same) effect can be achieved by using unslotted pins and if someone likes metallic sound, they can always use some kind of metal pins.
Interesting options - have you tried both of these?
@@charliemurphy3529 I have not tried metal pins as they sound too metallic to my taste, in various reviews. I tried bone ones on a non-massive guitar and ebony on masive (as this was already live sounded Yamaha even before, I did not want to make it too loud with bones). Both replacements were good enough.
I agree tone bar was an improvement. Sustain was better as well. The theory behind it makes sense as well.
I got 5 - most excellent sound reinforcement for an acoustic guitar I've ever come across. ALL my friends have at least one of their guitars with a tone bar installed.
Any alteration of the bridge will alter the tone. The hassle of changing a broken string pretty much negates any perceived sound enhancement.
I hate to point this out, but the guy's not a very good inventor. You can get a thin 3"x0.5" piece of brass or aluminum (or almost any metal) drill 6 holes in it and do the same thing, and that way if a string breaks it's no big deal. The device in the video *will* improve sound by adding a little more metal so the strings resonate better, and also by using the metal to connect all the strings together to create some cross resonation. Plus you're getting more string to wood contact for a slightly richer sound. I say "improve" but in reality every player might not want that. Also, not everyone's a handyman, but if you've got a friend or family that can make what I mentioned, ask them for a favor. Avoiding the nightmare of changing a string with that thing on your guitar will be worth it. As well, there are tutorials on switching from slotted pegs to unslotted pegs, which accomplishes almost the same thing sound-wise, but again you'll be able to change a broken string normally. I would suggest either of those altercations before giving yourself a migraine with that thing. Great video by the way, very concise and well done.
Appreciate your feedback and insight. Thanks for watching!
@nick_reiner I just read a comment on the thread about switching to metal string pegs (had no idea they made them) and THAT would be the easiest and very practical way to go, to pretty closely achieve what the "Sound Bar" does. You won't get cross resonation though. I also wanted to point out none of these changes are going to create some drastic groundbreaking difference in sound quality. So if you dont like messing with your guitar just leave it alone, it's not worth the trouble. I wanna explain too, by adding more metal to your acoustic and giving the strings a metal "common point" you're kind of turning it into a steel top resonater guitar. Which I have pointed out, might not be for everyone.
There is just such a thing ; called a “Plate-Mate” ; available through “Stew-Mac” .
@@JimBischoff1184 there ya go! Thanks, I had a feeling there had to be a better alternative out there.
Personally I have a Martin Street Master, I wouldn't do a thing to it. Sounds fine the way it is. An added warning is, if you're using any kind of a pickup system on an acoustic and running it through an amp, any metal you connect the strings to is going to cause it to feedback more.
Thanks for taking the time and effort to produce and post this comparison. I went back and forth several times, taking small chunks of your before and after playing, and I am surprised that I do hear a difference, although ever so slightly. I do not have any high end equipment, so maybe better sound equipment will help discern more of a difference. The after seems only a little brighter, and only with the pick, when picking with fingers I couldn't hear any difference. Honestly, I like the before sound better; it's more mellow. I can see how brighter on that guitar could be a little bit strident if you really dig in with a pick. By the way, regarding the broken string issue: he says all you have to do is shorten a pin so that it will rest in the hole correctly and replace that string only. Here's the problem with that: the tone bar, securely resting right in the middle of the hole, will be in the way of feeding the ball end far enough to wedge between the pin and the bridge, and even if it fits below the shortened pin, will pull the pin right out because of no wedge.
Appreciate your feedback. One thing I should have mentioned in the video, I would really only consider this for a cheaper acoustic and not a high-end instrument. I view it as a kinda fun cheap alternative to replacing all your bridge pins/nut/saddle with higher end components.
Nice now I want one
I have installed the 'Tonebar' on my Martin GPCPA4 as a possible delay in getting the neck reset since the break angle at the saddle is pretty low. I am surprised at the change. While not like an OMG change, it does have more volume, sustain and clarity.
Nice! Sounds similar to my experience.
I did this to my acoustic guitar and they sound much better it took away some string buzzing I was having too.
Now buy some metal bridge pins and compare them. There are several brands available now. Some of them cost a lot.
That’s a good idea and I would be curious to hear the difference…if I get some better pins down the line, I will for sure make another comparison video. I’d also be curious to hear the difference with better bridge & nut material than the cheap plastic that’s on that guitar.
I would like to hear the tone bar on an acoustic bass guitar. I bet that is where the tone bar will really shine.
Try slotted pins I saw brass ones ages ago
Really like that guitar. That's beautiful. Tbh tho, on my device, no real difference , that I can tell, except in the sustain
Thanks! I’ve had that guitar for about 18 years. It’s actually just an entry level Ibanez but it’s been great. Sorry to hear the Tonebar didn’t do much for your guitar.
The last thing that the strings contact (pinch point) is the bridge saddle.....
What is happening on the other side of the bridge plate saddle is irrelevant.
Much like the the headstock side of the nut....ie, the tuner posts. They have no effect on tone.
Same with a fretted note. Fret the 5th position on the low E (A note) and pick the note and let it sustain. The new pinch-point is the fret wire just in front of your finger holding down the string....Now,..even the nut itself is irrelevant.
Run this through a head to head spectrum analyzer and you can see exactly where the changes are. It sounds slightly more resonant to me. I’m wondering how you get a patent on a shape and a piece of wire though.
I love gadgets cause its about innovation. Computer speakers may not have done it justice, I went back and forth several times and didn't notice something that would warrant the hassle
I hear a little more sizzle with the bar.. gonna try it, there's a way to deal with a broken string in a pinch watch the guys video
I can't remember last time I broke a string
My 63 yo ears through pc speakers could slightly detect some additional treble with the tone bar. It was so close that I'm not sure it wasn't my imagination. But, like I say, it's 63 yo ears and pc speakers.
Changing strings is a nightmare. I don't see/hear anyone mentioning you have to take all the strings off at once to change strings. That's a BIG change in pressure/stress on the neck. It's best to change strings one at a time to keep consistent pressure on the neck.
@@JohnDoe-xr5is I'am a arrested blind person and I don't find it's a nightmare changing strings on any of my guitars, electric bass acoustic
Different guitars will probably require different applications.
On this guitar, perhaps using bridge pins on low "E", "A", and "D" strings and ToneBar for the high strings, if at all possible?
To my ear the ToneBar took too much of the bass strings character away.
I get vibration sometimes where the ball end is against the plastic pin. This would eliminate that. I think I will put one on my acoustic. It sounds a bit brighter in tone and less volume difference between strings. PS, that is probably brass, which is slightly stronger than copper.
What’s funny is I had brass in my notes before I made this video and I wasn’t until I started reading comments that I realized I said copper the whole time.
@@nick_reiner , no worries brother. I doubt anyone expects you to be a metalurgist.
One thing I was looking at, if it is too bright, since I am into warmer, richer tones, I was going to try flat wound strings or half round wound strings and experiment with tone. I play 13-56 acoustic, because I am into rich tone.
PS, not much worry of breaking a string on a 13-56 set
Seems like it would dig into the wood on the backside of the bridge and wear grooves and eventually holes in it…
I wouldn’t be too concerned about that. A lot of that tension is in the break angle along the bridge.
Can’t replace a single string sadly 😢
Sounds like the tone bar gives more highs, sustain and volume.
Dude cutting up old coat hangers and selling them lol
Does it create an adverse effect if you install your bridge pins and the tone bar at the same time, to the sound. Would it not be better just adding bell brass pins.?
If you use the tone bar, the bridge pins won’t fit back in all the way.
Not copper I believe it is brass or possibly bronze I think finding the right diameter of wire might be a problem.Again not copper also I think that the material matters also.
Thanks, I think you’re right.
Essentially, it turns it into strings thru body. Well, strings thru top I guess...
is there an extended version of that little rif you play? its lovelu
Not that riff specifically but I do play similar stuff often. Maybe I’ll make an extended version for a song. Thank you!
NICK, also you should've used a pick both times right off and strummed some open chords at least
I did…you can go back and forth quick with the timestamps in the description.
$10 for a piece of wire that’s a gadget? No way 😂😂😂
Dont break a string mid gig eh.
Do you have calipers? Measure the rod and let us know what size it is. Brass?
I don’t. I believe it is brass though, not copper.
Would Brass pins give a simmilar effect? bye n bye one of mine has pinless bridge, and isvery loud & clear
I haven’t tried brass pins but I’m sure they would improve the tone. Same with pinless bridge.
@@nick_reiner I made brass pins for my cheap el Degas laminate guitar 43 years ago, they are still on it and yes it changed the tone quite a bit, the question becomes, is it the change you want? It was certainly "brighter" and louder but if you have a nice Martin with a rich tone...
could it be old strings being normally dull while the new strings are going to be brighter?
I restrung it with the same old strings
You'd be better off spending the ten dollars, on some bone 5mm unspotted pins, and ream the holes wider, and cut the slots yourself, 100%improve the tone of your acoustic guitar
Now you have 6 ugly holes where your pins used to be
No encontre diferencia alguna
Dude, what are you doing uploading videos about sound quality/timbre/tone etc that are SO COMPRESSED that it renders this exercise completely superfluous! How can any of us hear any tonal difference between the two sounds when every other micro second of the audio is static noise? Mad. Mental even. Sorry if this sounds like a troll but honesty what is the point in doing this? Upload in a less compressed format if you want people who also play / record music / want to consume your content to watch and listen. I thought that you’re a natural broadcast personality type though and the format issue is my only grievance. Anyway, rant over, cheers! Alex
Doing my best with the gear that I currently have, which is just my iPhone and CapCut on the video end. RUclips also compresses some during upload.
Nothing wrong with that brother. Nice review.
What a stupid idea!!
Seriously who wants to go through all that crap LOL
What a load of ........ don’t believe it people
Rats! I just broke my G string... no problem, I'll just change it...out......quick 🤔
😂
Stupid. No difference, it’s all in your head because it’s new and you’re wanting to hear a difference. Like you said if you break a string you’re screwed. You gotta reach in the guitar and all that every time you change the strings and I bet it was “Pretty simple “ . Because it’s a stupid idea a group of people will buy it but realize how dumb it is , never buy another one, the guy will go out of business, everyone that owns one will have it eventually break and go back to pins.
You talk like someone who has never been punched in the face before .
NICK, no offense but this is one of the most "stupid thing I've seen in a while. I'll even say it's a scam type item
None taken. Not my invention.
TY I re-read my post i didnt mean to sound rude. thanks for trying new things that's what us guitars players do. best regards, Ed
@@edriley7441no worries, thanks for watching my video and taking a moment to comment your thoughts.