Ditch the tuning pin bushings

[Ron Nossaman]

>
> In some cases, it seems to me, the lack of a 
> plate bushing really creates a bad "flagpole" effect.  Couldn't a well fitted
>
> pinblock *and* good, hard maple plate bushings make an even better 
> arrangement than simply one or the other? 
>
> What's your and any others opinion on that, please? 
>
> Bill Bremmer RPT 



Absolutely. Regardless of who says bushings are substitutes for pinblock
fitting, or that they are only for centering the bit while drilling, they do
affect the feel while tuning - positively, in my opinion. I vote for a good
block/flange fit, AND plate bushings (or dust covers, as Wim said).

Ron N