I started a similar thread a few days ago in the build and repair section. since that thread kind of died and this one seems to be getting some attention Ill post some of the questions I had in that thread.
1. With a pinless bridge is it still necessary for a bridge plate glued to the bottom of the soundboard?
2. Are there ever issues with the ball ends wearing into the holes from the tension? If so would it be a good idea to press some string ferrules like found on some electric guitars? Like
these
or would that be a tone killer?