Hmmm? To the initial question, I'd say you have possibly two problems. Could be tuning pins that are not tempered properly...Nah!<G> Most likely really cheap pinblock material, that is too soft. Couple that with improper bedding of the plate flange to the block and you've got a mess, fer sur! IF "B" has started using cheap pinblock material then there ya go. As for the plate flange bedding...They never did know/care about this, on the assembly line. Pity, too, 'cause when they're right, they're like a Timex Watch! Just my take on this. Maybe they're using the scraps from the guitar assembly line for laminating up the pin blocks.<G> Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) Captain, Tool Police Squares Are I
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