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Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Pins are usually drilled for BEFORE the Top comes off for Repair so it can be fitted later in the proper place in case the Ribs twist out or shape. I don't know of any maker/company that would make a Bass with the pins to start with. With the Hawkes Basses being made mainly in Germany with some in France or England or finished in England, I don't' know how they could predict the buyer location that far in advance of them receiving the Basses from the Shop making them to plan the 'Pins' as you seem to believe were pre-meditated.

My Loveri has Pins in all the Corners and Neck area as well as the Scroll which I believe are decorations to make the needed ones in the Corners look matching.

Yes, exactly like mine.

Thank you for your information.