Bridge pins, etc.

[Conrad Hoffsommer]

I have a problem. (One I'm willing to share with you.)

There is a Baldwin E in a practice room which has been universally
disliked. Tone is thin and tinny. I believe that tone will improve
if the bridge pins are replaced. This instrument has been *rebuilt*
and the original pins have been replaced with DRILL ROD.

Earlier there was a discussion re:repinning with oversized pins, and
if memory serves, the general wisdom seemed against the practice.

Question: If the bridge is in good shape ie. not split/cracked, etc.,
what problems am I likely to encounter in re-replacing pins other
than hastening future splits due to greater deflection of the
string because of increases in diameter?

Conrad Hoffsommer
Luther College
Hoffsoco@martin.luther.edu
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