pins

Before the instrument can be strung, all the hitchpins and bridge pins must be inserted. Here John is using a setting tool or punch to drive the 4' hitchpins to their proper depth.









This photo shows the black 4' hitchpins which have been bent back. This will keep the string loop in place.

The bridgepins will need to be trimmed.












Once the bridgepins are trimmed, they will be filed slightly to even and smooth the tops.