Nighthawk, about your guitar

[nighthawk]

Eric,
If you're going to change out the pins, I highly recommend Tusq pins. The tone is not as "harsh" as bone but a little brighter than the stock plastic pins that come with most guitars (including Martin). This guy sells them, I've done business with him quite a bit, including buying one of my Martins his customer service is good and he'll treat you right if anything does go wrong. http://www.maurysmusic.com/

Next time I'm at Guitar Center (There's one about 3 miles from my house so I go there at least once a week), I'll check that Epi out.

Jeff

Bear in mind it is not a Martin so you know the sound will be different. However you may just find yourself a nice, inexpensive travel guitar to take to fish-ins, on float trips and so on where you may not want to take your Martins.

Thanks for the advice on the pins. I will definitely check them out. Have you guys ever checked out Bluette Violins, Mandolins and Guitars?

http://www.bluettbros-violins.com/violins.shtml

Oh well I can't afford one of his but I can dream!