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For anyone considering upgrading the bridge pins, I just installed a set of Taylor ebony pins with abalone dots on my 2016 GS Mini Koa, and although the new pins are shorter and wider they went straight in after a detune.
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Yes, I can also confirm magirus' post.
It's the first thing I did - swapped out the (awful) black plastic pins. Installed Taylor's own Ebony & Alabone bridge pins and they fitted perfectly. Yes, they are shorter (and a tad wider) but a very smooth installation indeed. No issues. I will be adding an Ebony truss rod cover as soon as I can. Quite possibly change the tuner buttons to some Ebony ones too... Will add photos when I get a chance. I love my GSM Koa.
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I have an ebony TRC en route from WEC Inlay, via his ebay store "acmesupergenius". I'd be interested to know if you find any ebony tuner buttons, there's loads out there, but nothing I've seen of quality that will definitely fit. If all else fails then Gotoh 510 tuners look to be the business. |
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Yes, the Gotoh 510s are great...I've seen a few GS Mini mods with them and it's definitely a nice touch.
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My TRC arrived this morning, 8 days from ordering, Canada to UK. The quality is excellent, the 3 screw holes line up precisely. Fitted, both it and the Taylor bridge pins give the guitar a nice visual lift. Here's a couple of quick phone pics, the parts look nicer "in the wood" as they change as the angle and light change. Now for that F chord . . . ;-)
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^ - Looks great Magirus!
Congratulations.
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This thread came to the top the day I bought a GS Mini off Craigslist. I Plan to use this guitar to accompany my school choir. I would have never thought to do the upgrades but after a day sitting at home here's what I have ordered:
Mini Gotoh 510 antique Gold 18:1 from Japarts Found the Taylor wave bone saddle on Amazon Found ebony bridge pins w/abalone dots on Amazon Still to come: Custom truss rod cover, Dazzo #70 pickup, A.S.S. (Acoustic Strap Secure) I also shot off a letter to Bob asking him to build a 816 mini and save us all the trouble. Although it's fun. Thanks for the good tips everybody.
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I'll be grateful for any info/tips you can give re installing the Gotohs when you have fitted them. |
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After 309 posts, time to start anew...
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customizations, gs mini, mini, mods, upgrades |
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