I think that's right Venthony, It's in the fingers.
As for other guitars that don't use bridge pins, there are plenty of others, many of them "top end" in terms of price range.I was just looking at a BreedloveC25/E which retails at £4779.
Also, spare a thought for those of us who regularly use classical or Spanish guitars. No such luxury as bridge pins and ball ends! Try knotting one of those on quickly between numbers during a set! :~)