new bridge pins

[Maynard9089]

I have a new TRC by Bill Nichols arriving soon. To compliment the MOP inlay cover I would like to add bridge pins that have MOP dots. I tried searching the forum for recommendations with no luck. I have never bought bridge pins before so any advice on where to look or what to get would be appreciated. These are what I am considering.
http://graphtech.com/product-94-2/
Thanks.

[BigSkyTaylorPlayer]

I would contact one of the forum vendors.  I know my local Taylor dealer has loads of bridge pins for sale.

[cigarfan]

Best person I have found for pins/saddles/etc is Bob Colosi. Reminds me of Taylor when it comes to customer service. And usually when you call/order you are dealing directly with him. And man does he have product! Really nice stuff.

http://www.guitarsaddles.com/

[Smitty]

I'll second Bob Colosi. Great service, fast shipping, and great products. Replaced both my saddle and bridge pins with bone.

[zeebow]

it's cheap thru Taylor

just go thru a dealer if u want...

http://www.taylorguitars.com/taylorware/Item.aspx?itemid=1024&categoryid=1004

[Iplay2]

Third + here for Bob Colosi. His stuff is pretty amazing if you are looking for quality pins and saddles. 

[Maynard9089]

So I have found some pins I like at Colasi's and now Im thinking of picking up a bone saddle as well. If I do, how easy is the install? I am a Journeyman Tradesman by proffesion so I do have the mechanical ability and tools to do it so I guess my question is if it is worth it to pay someone or not?

[Smitty]

You will definitely be able to do it. The contour and the compensation of the bridge are already done.
The length, height,  and the thickness are a little oversize for you to fit. I used sandpaper to fit mine.
Looks perfect, and sounds good. Bob includes instructions as well.
On my 810, the bone took away a little "brittleness" in the tone. It is smooth, loud, and balanced...

[Strumming Fool]

I've gotten all my bridge pins from Custom Inlay. Here's the link:

http://shop.custominlay.com/

Most of my guitars have water buffalo bridge pins, because I like the way they enhance my guitars' tone, giving them a bit more "in your face" presence. Dot inlays are offered in many options including MOP. I ordered MOP inlaid pins for my 2001 514 in in order to match the MOP position dots on the fingerboard. Here's a photo:



Custom Inlay also has a bridge pin size guide which is very helpful. I highly recommend them.