Upright Bass Endpin, steel shaft with hardwood plug
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Description
This is a very nice endpin, and a worthy replacement for your bass!
The shaft is made of a nicely polished SOLID steel, with incremental "divots" spaced an inch apart, so that the brass hardware can securely hold the position without slipping. This endpin includes a threaded, heavy-duty rubber foot with a locknut. The pin is 10mm, by far the most common contemporary size. The shaft is about eighteen inches long, and has a removable screw-on "capture" nut at the inside endpoint that can keep the endpin from being removed if you wish (and you can choose to omit it if you wish to be able to remove the endpin for use with a wheel, for instance).
The ebony plug tapers from 31mm (1.2”) to 33.5mm (1.32”) over 58mm (2.275”).
We also sell a 10mm endpin shaft/post (with a slip-on rubber cap) separately, for those who have lost their 10mm endpin and don't need the replacement plug and thumbscrew assembly.
Please note that hardware and other parts may sometimes differ slightly in appearance, as we sometimes source this from different suppliers - but they are always of the same excellent quality.
Installation Considerations
Almost all* bass makers use an endpin like this one - one that has a tapered collar that needs to be custom-fitted into the opening in your bass' endblock – so you’re likely going to have to use a specialized reamer tool (and a good deal of detailed and patient woodworking) to re-fit the hole to match the shape of the endpin collar.
While I regularly encourage the "DIY ethic," I usually recommend just getting this done by a competent luthier – this is one of those situations where it usually is cheaper (and more efficient) to have a luthier do it. They’ve got the experience to do it well and quickly without drama; and more financially important, they already own and have the necessary tools on hand in their workshop. While it will probably cost a couple hundred dollars to have the endpin installed by a pro, you'll pay much more than that for just the special tapered reamer that’s pretty much integral to doing the job.
So, unless you plan on doing several basses, investing in that tool – and the know-how to do the job – might cost more than it’s worth.
*(A notable exception is Kay/Engelhardt, who usually did a very unusual endpin arrangement, using a 3/4" straight hole for their plain, unfinished solid steel endpin mechanisms with the big 1/2" post.)
1 Review
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Fit perfectly
Great experience with my first order here. Placed Monday. Arrived Wednesday. Replacement end pin fit perfectly and the on site advice allowed me to pick the correct items. Had it installed in minutes, before the holiday and able to adjust the bass for my height. Also want to thank Mark for the help he gave me about strings when I first arrived at this site. Very helpful. I'm "borrowing" a used set of Obligatos from my teacher to help me decide. Will definitely send my business your way based on experience so far.