Easy acoustic guitar mod - Power pins 2.0 review and test

Easy acoustic guitar modification - Power pins 2.0 review and test.

Power pins 2.0 are advertised as being 'Revolutionary acoustic guitar stringing system which are simple to install with no modifications. They claim to provide quick stringing and fast stable tuning whilst protecting the bridge and bridge plate.

In this video I unbox a set of power pins 2.0 and install them onto an acoustic guitar, walking you through the installation process in detail. I then compare the before power pins guitar sound and the after power pins guitar sound to see if there is a difference. The results will probably surprise you as they aren't the results I expected.

00:00 - introduction
05:20 - installing the power pins
10:45 - testing the power pins 2.0
14:40 - guitar test results
19:00 - conclusion

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[stevepethel]

The fact you placed the. Guitar in same location and strummed same 12 fret and even reused the same strings shows a honest review before and after. Very concise and vivid video.

[soundssimple]

Sounds like your description of the problem is spot on . Because of the very low break angle over the bridge the strings have no downward pressure on the bridge therefore transferring little vibration to the bridge and the soundboard.. Break angle and pressure on to the guitar top is critical for soundboard response. Great video as always.

[TheYogaDen]

Most reviews I watch are heavily edited, fast talking, and over produced. I actually nearly rolled my eyes when I started watching this. But it is a fantastic and genuine review. By the end I was thinking to myself that you are someone I would love to learn from. I have subscribed and look forward to watching some more of your vids. Thanks!

[Funky_Bass_Kat]

This excellent video confirms what my ears have been telling me about the Power Pins. They are coming out!

Thanks for doing this!!

[LuciensMusic]

I have a Breedlove and thats one of the things I really like about it.

[AlexCausey]

I think the weight of the metal plate and the screws do not allow the bridge to resonate to it's former amplitude.

[budmanzoom]

Great video! Thank you
I have found that the biggest improvement to bridge pins is to take the vibrational transfer totally away from the pins by using unslotted pins. Instead, slotted the bridge which will completely transfer the vibrations off the pins and move it to the bridge plate. It will also keep the weight low instead of adding all that heavy hardware. Another major benefit is that the Saddle Break Angle is increased.

[fredsalter]

Great vid! Very informative. There are a lot of gimmick items out there for guitars (and most other everyday items). Use them with caution!!! However, I am a sucker to try things, and I believe the "String Butler" is a helpful piece of kit for my SG. Rock On, good sir!!!

[NMranchhand]

You made a good job of that investigation and in presenting it. Consider that you’ve made a real contribution to players. Thanks.

[MisterNiles]

The good news is that your guitar playing inspired me to explore the John Renbourn catalog more deeply. I always forget to explore him more. Thanks for reminding me. At least your playing sounds good.

[reetesh.rajput]

12:43 sir have you uploaded this lesson and can you please tell me the name of the piece,

[rodbreslin]

Definitely better without the power pins. In fact much better. Great video and very useful information. Thank you 👍

[jeffro.]

I've not heard of these, but glad to see them put to the test.
I can see why they didn't work.
As far as repairing a bridge, i replaced a cracked bridge on a friend's guitar many years ago. He was going to throw it in the trash! I offered to fix it.
I had NO experience as a luthier, i just was patient & methodical, measuring everything.
In the end, the action was MUCH better, and my friend couldn't believe how much better it played and sounded!
Of course i didn't charge him anything. I was glad to have done it.
It even looked like it was original, like it came with the guitar.

[Gutarst]

The break angle is wrong, that’s why the trebles have died.

[scottbaxendale]

15:16 There needs to be a down angle with the string to put pressure on the saddle. This device eliminates this necessary down pull from the string break angle. This is a solution looking for a problem.

[davidaylsworth]

As I first watched this review I thought that the break angle would cause the guitar to lose power. Your demo confirmed that for me as well.

[SpyderZZ]

Hello, I would recommend using a mod called "Mitchel's Platemate". It's a simple design to protect the bridge plate. I installed this mod on my Martin D28 6 string and 12 string guitars. I was amazed at the increase in volume, tone and sustain on both instruments. It's not a permanent mod but I will never remove them.

[fredl.mcbride]

Thanks so much for this review. I have been considering these on my Taylor GTe. I will not be pursuing that idea after seeing this video!

[donaldscheer]

Thank You for an Honest Review! Well Done!

[uhdoubleupuhuh]

One question though - while the reduced break angle from the Power Pins 2.0 reduces the downward pressure on the bridge more noticeably on the unwound strings because of how the piezo works, I am curious to know if you noticed any differences acoustically, without the piezo, but either by direct, unamplified listening, or by acoustically mic'ing the sound hole.

Did you notice any differences while playing or mic'ing acoustically? If so, how were your observations different?