hmmm. Now I'm wondering if I should try a set of brass pins on my old 1964 Gibson J-45, which has the adjustable bridge made of rosewood-the saddle is rosewood which, of course, really eats the sound. Since I've always preferred to accompany myself singing with fingerpicking, and mics were normally available to me for performances, I didn't mind the subdued sound so much. However, it would be nice if the sound would project a little better.