Double Bass Drumstick endpin

[bopeuph]

I just picked up a drumstick to try out as an endpin today. I like it, but there's one problem: It won't go all the way into the bass when I'm done. I have a rubber cane tip on the end of it, and I would have liked to push the endpin all the way in to the rubber tip when finished playing for transport. I tried carving it down a little, but I don't want to do it too much. So, I was wondering, when I transport the bass, it would not be a good idea to not have anything there in case I have to set the bass down on the ground, right? Should I get something to slip in there when the endpin isn't?

I hope that made sense, because reading it back to myself looks all confusing.

Nick

 

[Jake deVilliers]

The bass will be fine if you stand it on the endpin boss without the stick. Just don't wham it down.

 

[tbassist4]

The bass will be fine if you stand it on the endpin boss without the stick. Just don't wham it down.

Yes, I believe that would be fine, but I would get some kind of cover for it, like a small sock. That way, it won't get scratched up and there will be less potential for serious damage.

 

[bopeuph]

Good idea. Thanks, guys.

Nick