UPDATED UPDATE: MARTIN LUXE BRIDGE. PINS GIVEAWAY No2

bluecat · June 2023

Splendid.

SteveF · June 2023

So I got these onto the acoustic last night, with the same type of strings as were on there previously. They weren’t changed long ago, so they were not dead or in need of changing by any means.

My initial impressions are that they look great and suit the guitar. I think the sapele and tort plate goes with the gold/red quite well and they don’t stick out like I thought they might.

I also feel like they make a positive difference to the sound over the cheap plastic pins that were in there initially. I may have experienced similar with any decent set of pins, but I am not sure. The guitar definitely feels more lively, if that makes sense. I had thought I may have got a much brighter and trebly tone, into Taylor territory, but I didn’t really experience that. (Which is a good thing as I generally find Taylors a little too bright for me, save for the full mahogany one I tried recently).

All in all, happy. Many thanks @Mellish !

Mellish · June 2023

@SteveF ; glad you like 'em mate. Looking smart on their "new" guitar- and, they'll last and last, so you won't have to worry about the slots getting chewed up, that's not going to happen.

Enjoy

Mellish · June 2023

@SteveF ; btw, read the Newtone packet carefully before installing the strings.

Preferably lock them off at the tuning posts before snipping off the excess.

Supportact · June 2023

I think they look good, congratulations!

SteveF · June 2023

Mellish said:

@SteveF ; btw, read the Newtone packet carefully before installing the strings.

Preferably lock them off at the tuning posts before snipping off the excess.

Oh ok will do - are they non-standard somehow?

I normally do a lock wrap anyway (ie first turn over and the remainder under the string as it goes through the post)

Mellish · June 2023

@SteveF the Newtones are round core. If you cut before locking off, the wrap can unwind.

drofluf · June 2023

Mellish said:

@SteveF the Newtones are round core. If you cut before locking off, the wrap can unwind.

They explain Here https://newtonestrings.com/do-not-cut-newtone-strings/?v=79cba1185463 plus there's a good "how to" video.

Mellish · June 2023

What I *did* find is that Martin Luxe bridge pins make a bigger difference to the tone of relatively inexpensive guitars.

I *did* notice a difference on my Martin OM28 Re-imagined but not much and (IMO) certainly not enough to justify the huge extra cost.

So with lower priced acoustics, yes, you're likely to like what they do; but if you expect a similar, tonal improvement to occur with high-end, well you may be disappointed.

SteveF · June 2023

Yes, I have been playing a bit more and I definitely feel it sounds better to my ears than before.

Mellish · June 2023

^ well, if they work for you, that's good.

Regarding the strings that cane with them, my favourites are the D'Addario's. I always have issues installing Newtone. Always have.

SteveF · June 2023

Yeah I have been really enjoying the D'Addarios since you recommended them previously (although I tend to use 11s rather than 12s). Interested to try the Newtones though so will have a go with them next.

Mellish · June 2023

The Martin Luxe bone-look bridge pins have arrived.

These i never thought I'd get. First my younger brother over in New York liked 'em, then he didn't, then he did, then he didn't.........

Anyway, short story is, they look WOW, so over to you - put them on the Martin OM-28 Re-imagined and have just the one draw OR have a separate draw offering them on their lonesome?

Rich31k · June 2023

I think I speak for everyone when I say, probably best just send them straight to me

Mellish · June 2023

^ I'm thinking separate them.

That way members get two chances to win, though I hear you and will consider your suggestion.

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