Double Bass End Piece Not Straight

[eriksd]

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some insight and advice on a small issue with my bass. The bass is a mid twentieth century German, 5/8th scale, plywood. The end piece is pulling from the bottom of the bass to the front. I might also add that the end piece seems small, more like a cello end piece. It hasn't really gotten worse, but I'm concerned. What can I do to repair this? Is this a big deal?

 

[robobass]

It is something that should be fixed. The socket needs to be replaced or at least shimmed so that it fits into the tapered hole properly. As it is, the pin is bouncing when you play, and you probably have a terrible time keeping the point from skating across the floor. As far as damage risk, such a poorly fitted plug could split the bottom block.

 

[boylebass]

I had the same problem with my old Juzek. I took it to it KC Strings (great guys) where they reamed out the old hole 'til it was straight again and then turned a new plug. It is now a 'custom fit' and perfectly straight. This should be a quick and easy job for your luthier.

Buy a nice new endpin while you're there. I use one from Lemur, but all our favorite bass retailers carry them, Your bass will love you for it.

 

[360guy]

I had the same problem with my old Juzek. I took it to it KC Strings (great guys) where they reamed out the old hole 'til it was straight again and then turned a new plug. It is now a 'custom fit' and perfectly straight. This should be a quick and easy job for your luthier.

Buy a nice new endpin while you're there. I use one from Lemur, but all our favorite bass retailers carry them, Your bass will love you for it.

If you send me a PM I can hook you up with an end pin blank. Basically you glue it in place then redrill and ream for the end pin you now own.