I'd really like to get some comments and opinions going on this subject. I've been researching fossilized ivory pins for a while.

Before I go to the considerable expense of getting them for all my guitars, I'd like to know - aside from all the hype - if they really do make a signifcant and noticeable difference to the overall tone of a guitar?

I've tried ebony pins (hated them) and currently use slotted Martin plastic "red-eyes" which I like the look of and the guitars I have sound fine with them.

Are fossilized ivory pins worth the money? And if so, is the overall tone really improved that much, to justify dropping $120.00 per set?

(Thanks in advance for the responses.)