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Double Bass End pin advice

Andy Mopley

Andy Mopley

Sep 24, 2011
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My DB has a heavy steel endpin with a rubber tip - to make the bass lighter, I am thinking of replacing it with either a wood or fibreglass type. In either case, is it a fairly straight forward job, or are there any watchouts to consider? If wood, is it again a case of a trip to the timber yard and if pernabucco is not available, what other type of wood could be used? I am not considering a bent pin.

Thanks for reading!
 
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Andy Mopley said:
Great, thanks - I might just try a few!! you couldn't post a pic, could you?
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Hey Andy, thanks for the prod! ;)

I just posted a couple of pix of the Metropolitan Music #6425 with and without drumstick on the 'Bass Endpin' page at www.thebassspa.com. Unfortunately I don't have a new stick right now and had to use the dented one from my bass... :(
 
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Jake, have you ever tried this cane tip?: Buy CVS Small Base Quad Cane Tips 1/2 Inch online at CVS.com

I sit and found that this tip grips the floor much better than the normal crutch tip. It has a metal washer in the bottom which allows the tip to pivot on the end of the drumstick so the entire tip is always flat on the floor. Weird but it works and I haven't lost one in the year I've used it. Try it.

You too, Rick.
 
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clink said:
Jake, have you ever tried this cane tip?: Buy CVS Small Base Quad Cane Tips 1/2 Inch online at CVS.com

I sit and found that this tip grips the floor much better than the normal crutch tip. It has a metal washer in the bottom which allows the tip to pivot on the end of the drumstick so the entire tip is always flat on the floor. Weird but it works and I haven't lost one in the year I've used it. Try it.

You too, Rick.
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That sounds good Greg, especially the swiveling part. Do you know who makes them? How about the black leaving marks on carpets and other flooring? That's why I use the white 5/8" Shepherd tips - domestic harmony for all concerned... ;)

Edit: I should have shown the end of the stick - I grind them flat on the belt sander.
 
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Jake deVilliers said:
That sounds good Greg, especially the swiveling part. Do you know who makes them? How about the black leaving marks on carpets and other flooring? That's why I use the white 5/8" Shepherd tips - domestic harmony for all concerned... ;)

Edit: I should have shown the end of the stick - I grind them flat on the belt sander.
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I bought them at my local CVS pharmacy in a pack of four for about $7. Dunno if you have them out there. Yes, they can leave marks on carpeting but never had problems on other surfaces. Once I left a few rememberances on white shag but all was forgiven. Maybe this style comes in white?

As far as grip, this style is very good when sitting.
 
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clink said:
I bought them at my local CVS pharmacy in a pack of four for about $7. Dunno if you have them out there. Yes, they can leave marks on carpeting but never had problems on other surfaces. Once I left a few rememberances on white shag but all was forgiven. Maybe this style comes in white?

As far as grip, this style is very good when sitting.
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Thanks Greg. No CVS but they buy the tips from a distributor so... ;)
 
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Jake and others,

All things being equal - weight etc - tonally is your preference for carbon fiber or wood? I know it's one of those questions (well it depends on the bass, strings, tailpiece etc), but is there a general sense that wood makes the bass "warmer" while the cf gives the bass a "bigger" sound (which has been my experience)

Thanks

Louis
 
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Guys, could you simply take out the steel end pin and replace it with a wooden / fibreglass rod? That is keep the existing "collar" used to fasten the end pin? When using wood (instead of steel) would the fastening of the end pin eventually damage the wood?
 
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Andy Mopley said:
Guys, could you simply take out the steel end pin and replace it with a wooden / fibreglass rod? That is keep the existing "collar" used to fasten the end pin? When using wood (instead of steel) would the fastening of the end pin eventually damage the wood?
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That's why I use the #6425 - that little puck allows the use of C/F or wood. Most endpin thumbscrews just chew the wood to shreds in a couple of uses...
 
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Andy Mopley said:
Do you sell these, Jake? Or can I make myself? Thanks
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You can buy the whole #6425 endpin assembly (with puck and puck recess) from Metropolitan Music and the Vic Firth SD1 drumstick from your local music store. At least, that's where I get mine from. ;)
 

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